Why this student wants to future-proof farms against natural disasters
“Finding different ways to diversify will ensure we can keep farming into the future.”
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Tackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'
Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.
Canada breaching CPTPP costs NZ dairy an estimated $120m
DCANZ says financial losses as a result of Canada breaching the CPTPP continue to grow.
'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field Days
Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.
Mark National Lamb Day with shawarma lamb salad recipe
This delicious Mediterranean dish has nuanced flavours and hearty ingredients.
'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'
Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.
'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves
'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'
'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'.
Farmers in their 70s keep shearing competition alive
Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.
'Not as efficient': Meat processing delays on the cards
Farmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.
'More vulnerable now': Flood risk worry for grower after Cyclone Gabrielle
'My father set up this business about 50 years ago and we’re starting from the bottom.'
'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.
'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
'Pretty simple': Horticulture business trials electric harvester
Leaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.
New Zealand stymies US dairy export growth in tough year
Higher NZ production and market tactics factors in US dairy export decline.
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
Why Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamed
The former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.
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.'