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Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
'This is how pandemics start': Bird flu infects third US farm worker
New York Times: The worker is the first in this outbreak to have respiratory symptoms.
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
Duncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?
OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
More beef farmers join genetics programme
There are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.
'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cash
It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.
Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region
A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.
Central Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hours
Not a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
A person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?
This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.
'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'
Farmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn
'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'
Synlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankers
Five key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award
Editorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economy
OPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.
Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies
Allan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.
Synlait's options for paying back its $130m debt
Synlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.
News in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024
News briefs from around the region,
A new industry for Northland?
Behind the scenes at the Northland peanut trials. Video / Michael Cunningham
Scientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOs
Scientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.
'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary
'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.
'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tables
Clifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.
Te Puke 118th A&P Lifestyle Show
The Te Puke A&P Association held its 118th event on February 10. Video / Stuart Whitaker