Family-run farms are changing
More and more farmers and their wives are finding additional work off-farm.
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'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near Napier
Seventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.
Needle-sharp grass poses threat to farmers' livestock
'If you think you’ve found it, we want to know straight away.'
Mice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of kiwifruit to Europe
It's the first time in two decades that Zespri has encountered the issue.
The Country: Todd McClay talks RMA
Todd McClay, Miles Hurrell, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Bruce Weir, Gerard Rushton.
Stock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reform
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.
Opinion: Why farmers need scientists
Opinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.
Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef
Further inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.
Low mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’
'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'
Farm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear fails
The tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.
David Seymour talks rural NZ on The Country
David Seymour, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Peter Nation, Jack Fagan, Phil Duncan.
BNZ puts dairying consortium into receivership
UK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.
'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.
Another Gisborne forestry company loses accreditation
Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.
NZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’
NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.
Couple killed by rogue ram to be farewelled in joint funeral
Helge and Gaye Hansen were killed in their paddock by a rogue ram.
'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet
“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."
Pastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses
"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.
'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates
“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."
No flies on them: The plant-boosting powers of the humble dung beetle
Unsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.
Police confirm Waitākere couple died from animal attack injuries
Police confronted the ram in the paddock before shooting it dead.
The Country: How work visa changes will affect farmers
Richard McIntyre, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Kevin Barrett, Barry Soper.
Farmers hanging out for rain
Weight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light
Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.
'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farms
One of the world’s most invasive weeds has been discovered on two Waikato maize farms.
The future of sheep and beef farming on The Country
Toby Williams, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Nick White, Simon White.
'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm
The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.
Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?
Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.
'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the storm
Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.
'I'm not spreading coal dust on people's porridge': Shane Jones on The Country
Shane Jones, Mike Cronin, Jim Hopkins, Scott Duggan, Karen Williams.
Foresters awards: Hawke’s Bay family claims North Island foresters award
It's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.
Hopes for Corriedale Shears amid NZ Agricultural Show cancellation
The Corriedale shears, established almost 60 years ago, has never had a cancellation.