Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers need co-operatives
Opinion: Co-op's are doing together what nobody can do alone.
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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.
Seven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project
"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."
'Not easy out there': Why farmers should know their numbers and plan ahead
In these challenging times, being a good farmer alone is tough.
Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
Growing hops in the 1800s
Pastures Past: "The hop culture industry is about to be established in Wellington."
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hut
How did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?
Kem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rust
Opinion: I want to grow a good crop of garlic, but I seem to grow a good crop of rust!
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
Farming community says rural banking services as important as competition
'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'
Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites
With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.
Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition
Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.
The Country at Fieldays: David Seymour announces farming review
David Seymour, Nicola Willis, David Fagan, Bruce Weir, Nadine Tunley, Mark de Lautour.
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
Why apples could be in short supply
NZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.
‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this year
This year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.
MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
MPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.
Trial growing of papaya in Tairāwhiti
Tai Kupenga Ltd involved in trial growing of Papaya for leaves and fruit
Agriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say
'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'
The Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke Noa
C Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.
Dip in spending expected at Fieldays this year
The gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.
Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
The appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.
Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking
'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'
'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
KPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".
Fieldays: DairyNZ celebrates success of 20-year-old DairyBase tool
DairyNZ showcasing 20-year-old online platform at Fieldays.
Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023
Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop
Apple doesn't fall far from the tree for Young Grower of the Year
'I grew up in horticulture on my family’s orchards.'
'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growers
Many growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.
The Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Jeremy Rookes, Kate Acland, Luke Chandler, Chanelle O'Sullivan.
Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead
Champs on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.