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Vintage tractors as far as the eye can see
One of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan
Former chairman John Penno has pushed back on Synlait's recapitalisation plan.
Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.
Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
'Hard one to control': Illegal wood chopping along Marlborough river
Firewood is believed to be the main motivator for the rise in wood chopping.
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
Todd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig Hickman, Jamie Mackay.
Opinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructure
OPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.
Plea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feed
A hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.
Opinion: How DNA data can impact dairy farming
OPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.
Globetrotting envoy Hamish Marr showcasing farming overseas and at home
Marr farms with brother Stuart and father Graham on the south side of the Rakaia River.
Feds' Toby Williams talks farming and pine trees on The Country
Toby Williams, David Seymour, Duncan Humm, Phil Duncan.
NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities
The Shareholders' Association says the Synlait recapitalisation plan will hit minorities.
Rissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny community
After 153 caps, Sam Whitelock's found a job to keep himself busy for the next '30 years'.
Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss
The loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.
80% of Whanganui schools serve breakfast to students
'If you’re not fed or nourished, you can’t learn.'
Pig farmers donate pork to Kiwis doing it tough
NZPork marks its 50th anniversary by donating meat from 50 pigs to Meat the Need.
Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
'Favourable impressions': Praise for land girls in 1942
Different aspects of rural women's lives made the papers back in the day.
To shear, or not to shear: Farmers look into self-shedding sheep
“By 2017/2018 it was clear from our figures that wool prices were dropping off sharply."
What does it take to be the young butcher of the year?
Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.
Land use workshop 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers
A workshop described as 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers is to be staged next week.
Sheep and cattle numbers down in B+LNZ annual report
B+LNZ's Stock Number Survey shows drop in sheep and cattle numbers.
Vege tips: Spring, red, brown, shallots - we're talking onions this week
Opinion: Spring, Red, Brown or shallots, we are talking onions this week.
Farmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soil
Amanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell on co-op's forecast milk price lift
Miles Hurrell, Tim Dangen, Emma Poole, C Russell, Anne Paterson, Sam Weller, C Brandolino.
Fonterra lifts forecast milk price, tips 'strong' full-year dividend
Hurrell says earnings expected to be at the top end of forecast range.
'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growers
Tomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.