Why Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamed
The former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.
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Thousands of Spanish farmers stage tractor protest
Demonstrations expected to continue over the coming weeks with a major protest in Madrid.
$30k boost for primary industry advisory sector
Govt wants to ensure "we make farming an attractive career option for young people again".
Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction
What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?
Trends point to alternative foods over traditional agriculture
Opinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.
Research shows farmers' main concern for the next decade
'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
'Raw deal': Waitaki MP defends farmers in maiden speech
'Farming sentiment is the worst I have ever seen,' Miles Anderson told Parliament.
A berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US job
The "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.
The secret to dog trials success
Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.
Aussie shearers to learn NZ's 'fanatical approach' to wool preparation
Elite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.
El Niño fails to dent NZ dairy, power production
Much of the country remains green despite the onset of El Niño.
Why this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meat
OPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.
Rebuilding farm bridges after Cyclone Gabrielle
“With the bridge out, we lost access to our yards."
Paris barricades: Moves to calm protesting farmers
'We need to listen to the farmers, who are working and are worried about their future.'
Why Eden Orchards is freezing cherries
'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'
School, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives
'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'
Waipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural work
Funding helps reduce student debt, support career.
The dubious climate gains of turning soil into a carbon sink
Big food companies are touting regenerative agriculture, but there are significant hurdles
Insolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claims
The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.
Why this Tunnel Hill farming couple are 'future focused'
'We are always thinking about how to look after the land to give us the best value.'
Meat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023
Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.
'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
Farmers and truck drivers protest in Romania
Negotiations over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands have failed.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food really too expensive?
OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.
Meet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'
Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.
Synlait says Dairyworks sale 'can not be assured'
Will Synlait Milk go to the market if it can't sell Dairyworks?
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
Zespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruit
Loosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.
NZ primary sector exports set to dip in 2024 before recovering
The sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.
Sunflower business blooms from family tragedy
'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'