Fonterra to roll out new payment for sustainable farmers
Fonterra's farmers will be next year be offered a 10c per kg payment to farm sustainably.
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Hundreds of out of work Kiwis have signalled an interest in the dairy industry.
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New book details the many setbacks that have interrupted NZ's growth.
Farmers reliant on five countries for animal feed: MPI
Covid-19 has laid bare New Zealand's reliance on other countries.
Tragedy during kids' visit to grandparents: Man desperately tried to save trio in pond
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: Son-in-law tried desperately to save woman and her 2 grandchildren
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: 3 dead in submerged car, man in hospital
An elderly man has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
Meat company repays controversial $43m wage subsidy
Meat company pays back $43m wage subsidy claim.
'Blood everywhere': 80 sheep dead after dog attack in rural Hawke's Bay
Another 25 were injured in the attack at a Fernhill property.
Cows' welfare at stake if 1000 jobs aren't filled, warn dairy farmers
Skilled migrant workers stuck overseas after lockdown, call for certainty on visas.
Hawke's Bay drought: Tales of woe get worse, as heat goes on Govt response
One's gone from 1800 lambing ewes to zero. Another's watched his native trees wither.
Local Focus: 'It has been a hell of a drag', farmers look forward to the end of lockdown
Covid-19 seen as a chance to improve agriculture's image. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Canterbury dogs poisoned; Bonno turns a 'massive corner' overnight
The family, along with their beloved dogs, have lived at the Canterbury home for 3 years.
Focus: Hamilton council takes private land without paying
Focus: Hamilton City Council says a "betterment" of $282,500 will apply to Dr Scott Robinson's land when they take 5000sqm to widen a road. Video / Alan Gibson
'It strengthened the idea that it's OK not to be OK': Film-maker
Young film-maker hopes new short film will encourage farmers to open up.
Editorial: Our Covid-19 unsung heroes
WE SAY: We should be humbled by the work and sacrifices of our essential workers.
Editorial: Agriculture must again lead us to recovery
We say: Winter is coming, not just weather-wise, and farmers are feeling it too.
Tenants stuck feeding dozens of ducks and chooks win $4000
Up to 70 turkeys, ducks and chooks were left on the property with no plans for their care.
Five Kiwi entreprenueurs shortlisted for Forbes 30 under 30
Young Kiwis praised for innovation, particularly in food sector.
Local Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'
Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Week one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workers
Most Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.
Taranaki farmer gets creative for viral teddy bear hunt
Bruce Nickel's teddy bear creation is enough to make you do a double take.
'Essential providers': Meat processors unite to tackle virus turmoil
Traditional strong rivalry in meat industry has been put aside to deal with the virus.
Fonterra FY20 interim results media conference
Fonterra FY20 interim results media conference. Video / Supplied
Perspective: with Heather du Plessis-Allan - Don't forget the farmers
Perspective: with Heather du Plessis-Allan - Don't forget the farmers.
'It won't flippin rain': Hawke's Bay running dry
Hawke's Bay farmers and leaders are urging the government to declare a drought.
Local Focus: Defiant organic farmers await prosecution
Lindsay Farm is bending or breaking Government rules. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Easter Show unwraps huge entertainment line-up
From Superheroes to Savage, this year's event could be its biggest yet. And it's all free.
Local Focus: Eastside expo a 'boutique' experience
The East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Shane Jones: Fake meat, milk need to be stopped in their tracks
Shane Jones takes aim at local councils, vegans and James Cameron.
In pictures: Farmers show devastating magnitude of North Island drought
Hundreds of photos from all over NZ show the sheer scale of the drought.
Record dry spell for Auckland; South faces another deluge
While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.