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Opinion: Stronger, and more united, farming voice needed
The threat is not only to agriculture, but to New Zealand's prosperity.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The methane muddle
Opinion: Methane reduction isn't just up to agriculture.
When market darlings turn to custard
If a2 Milk does reach former glories, it will be a long road back.
Jamie Mackay: Budget peeves and sticking it to the millennials
Jamie Mackay talks Budget, PETA and Phil Mickelson.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Do animals need a varied diet?
Opinion: Imposing the human concept of varied diet on animals is inappropriate.
Gardening: Plant strawberries now for best results
Gareth Carter says May is the ideal time to plant strawberries.
Let's Talk Law: Access over private land is a privilege
The main risk for landowners is the liability they may face following an injury.
Opinion: What lessons can we learn from European glyphosate review?
Opinion: Prospect of a ban on glyphosate placing enormous pressure on European farmers.
Opinion: Four futures for the food system at AgriFood Week 2021
Opinion: One way or another, the way we feed people is going to change.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is regenerative agriculture the answer?
Opinion: Regen ag won't save the planet, as climate change is everyone's responsibility.
Jamie Mackay: Rural towns paid the price of war
OPINION: Two world wars took a terrible toll on our population.
Use those autumn leaves to make compost
Gareth Carter has some tips for making the most of the long weekend in the garden.
Sam Owen: Why it's important to log in to life
Opinion: The need to stay connected is what make us human.
Opinion: Restoring our fragile freshwater systems
Opinion: We have taken too much from our environment and we must start giving back.
Comment: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth - Agrichemicals are a lifesaver
Opinion: Experts regard agrichemicals as important in developing antibiotics and vaccines.
Opinion: Stop taking away our town banks
Stratford mayor Neil Volzke says more needs to be done to ensure banks serve rural areas.
Gardening: Autumn's a good time to plant a range of fruit
Gareth Carter has some advice on which varieties are best for Whanganui conditions.
Jamie Mackay: Why Sir John Kirwan's greatest achievement was off the field
We need to look after rural folk and their mental health, our economy depends on it.
Marty Verry: Four causes of timber shortage - and what can be done
There are a number of reasons for the current timber shortage, writes Marty Verry.
Kate MacNamara: Labour shortage an unnecessary blight on the harvest season
Scarce labour this season stems from another chronic shortage: fresh Government thinking.
DairyMan: The secret to cooking the perfect steak
Opinion: DairyMan shares surprising, innovative and controversial ways to cook a steak.
Opinion: It's time Minister O'Connor took a crash-course in political PR
The MP of more than 25 years is causing the Government more and more headaches.
Opinion: An alternative remedy for public water reforms
Opinion: The Government has put just two options on the table - its way or stay the same.
Cameron Burrows: We're in the right place to face our climate-change challenge
Opinion: We need to rapidly make changes but they must be the right changes.
Opinion: Why vaccinating animals is vital for their health – and ours
Opinion: The spread of disease between humans and animals remains a constant threat.
Opinion: Emissions offsets can protect our heritage better than Climate Commission
The Climate Commission threatens a number of sectors.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The downside of 8 cent tomatoes
Opinion: Low prices are an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
Liam Dann: Never mind the tomato wars, food prices are set to rise
Food prices have been subdued of late but global commodity markets point to big rises.
Comment: Seeing the wood for the trees
Opinion: Supply and demand imbalances different this year with various factors impacting.
Comment: Farming life no idyllic bliss
I probably would be ferocious, too, if I was going to be made into hamburgers.
Cecilia Robinson: Enough talk. It's time to move the port
New Zealand is good at talking but slow to act, argues Cecilia Robinson.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why we should be using wool carpets
Opinion: We got rid of plastic bags - why can't we get rid of synthetic carpets?
Jamie Mackay: Stuck at home — but what a home it is
Global travel's off limits so go see our stunning country.