Please remind me again why I have horses?
No bull - Charlie the horse was a most reluctant patient.
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Water should not need to be chlorinated
Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.
Rhea Dasent: Time to collar farm dog fees
Farm dogs are part of the family, and a valuable asset to the farm business.
Rachel Rose: Herbicide resistance rising - let's adapt
Increasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant
Opinion: Noose should be around rodeo's neck
Rodeo is no different to elephants and lions being forced to perform in a circus,
Jamie Mackay: Field Days and foreign drivers
Jamie Mackay prepares for Field Days season and worries about tourists' driving skills.
Conservation Comment: Our wildlife is worth saving
If we leave these precious creatures to fend for themselves they will be gone.
Opinion: Illegal rubbish dumpers are lazy litterbugs
Don't be lazy, stop illegally dumping rubbish.
Climate-change retaliation early key to success
There has been a lot of talk about climate change this holiday season - with good reason.
Editorial: Swamp marlin bad look for game fishers
Four marlin have floated onto a farmer's property
Mark Ross: Trends in animal health and crop protection
Animals, grains, fruits and crops will be at the core of global growth in coming decades.
Throwing some light on question of shade
New Zealand has a deserved reputation for high standards of animal welfare.
Opinion: Beyond city limits of safety
Cycling on rural roads is currently reserved for only a band of intrepid pioneers.
Safer workplace can grow bottom line
Consumers can easily find out how a product was grown, stored, and shipped.
Don't play with your food - it's not your friend
The inedible roast chook was flung to the pigs.
Fletcher, Fonterra - time to get a grip
OPINION: Blue-chip duo need to face up to problems at loss-making operations.
Chester Borrows: In the Stihl of the forest I saw an idea
I've been told so many times things cannot be done. In the country, they just do get done.
Opinion: Consign rodeos to history
If those involved loved animals, they wouldn't poke calves with electric prodders.
John Vujcich: Vision-driven action required for Far North council
It is frustrating that in the past health hasn't been given the priority it deserves.
Chris Reid: Is this the end of after hours doctors?
The increasing average age of rural GPs means there is a workforce crisis on the horizon.
Raewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the north
Crayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.
Why Jacinda is not a sad example to all women
Opinion: Jamie Mackay tackles a troll who thinks Jacinda is letting the side down.
Feds: Time to seize vehicles of livestock thieves
We need greater deterrents, writes Miles Anderson from Federated Farmers
Rachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomed
COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.
Cohen: Time to modernise farming systems
Large-scale water storage often exposes us to increased risk during drought.
Comment: No hiding place for farmers with social media
Farmers must tell it like it is. With social media there is no hiding place.
Water quality should be a priority
Go jump in the lake. I took that instruction literally and did.
Rick's Beef: Environment now a focus for many sectors
When I joined the Mid Northern Beef+Lamb Farmer Council the environment was not mentioned.
Jens Pick: Big crowds at Avocado Food and Wine Festival
Jen Scoular was one of 3000 people enjoying the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.
Andrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing water
COMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.
Editorial: Showing our better side
People shouldn't always believe the media, says Peter Jackson.
Fran O'Sullivan: Fonterra has to face up to debacle at Beingmate
OPINION: Spierings and Wilson will have some tough questions to answer.
Opinion: Freedom campers - money makers for rural NZ?
Opinion: Are freedom campers defecating drifters or a source of revenue for rural NZ?