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![Keeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Keeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadets
The cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.
![Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
![Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites
With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.
![David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
![Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
The appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.
!['This is how pandemics start': Bird flu infects third US farm worker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
![Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies
Allan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.