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Plantain project working well in Tararua District
Plantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.
'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle
“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."
'We knew we were in strife': Community mucks in to help flooded farm
Three-quarters of Naomi and Blair Castles' farm was underwater after the cyclone.
Cut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroom
Defence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping
China's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaround
Company hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.
Carbon farming firm opens office in Marton
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
A dog's life after the storm
Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.
'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the pieces
Tararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.
MPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problems
Farmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.
Soaring on-farm inflation will gobble farmer rewards from Fonterra's half year
Boat showrooms can stand down, soaring on-farm costs got to the money first.
Watch: Voices Of The Pacific - Tuvalu
The last part of the Voices Of The Pacific series pays tribute to one of Tuvalu's first RSE workers to arrive in New Zealand, the late Keith Taulealea. Video / Pacific Cooperation Foundation
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80m
Survey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.
Grants allow Māori to develop underutilised land
Hapū hunt to make whenua Māori profitable in truffles.
'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rant
Teen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.
Kiwis are open to GMOs but is the Govt?
OPINION: Poll shows 72 per cent believe farmers should be able to plant GM ryegrass.
Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
Many countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.
Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market returns at new temporary home
The iconic markets have found a new home and will start again this Sunday.
Voices of The Pacific: Tonga
Voices of The Pacific is a five part mini-documentary series on RSE workers. The series was produced by PCF in partnership with HortNZ. These are the stories of workers from the five original RSE Pacific nations that started the scheme 16 years ago. Video / NZ Herald
Award-winner takes family farm into fifth generation
“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”
Extraordinary images from ‘paralysed’ city
Irate farmers have brought a major city to a standstill, staging an epic tractor protest.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Voices of the Pacific - Fiji
Fijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home. He knows what it's like to rebuild after a cyclone. Video / Pacific Cooperation Foundation
PM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsured
The Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.
Whanganui farmers catching a break
"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."
Top Māori horticulturalists announced as Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists
Ngai Tukairangi Trust's largest orchard is among those to make the final cut.
Salmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North Island
Leptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.
Emerging from the silt: The Puketapu orchard offering hope to Hawke’s Bay growers
"If you can get the silt out from under the trees, then the apples will survive."
Cyclone Gabrielle: Poachers just one more worry farmers don’t need
Councils should also show leeway on the usual RMA red tape and consents.
Watch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by digger
Zoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.
ANZ donates $3 million to cyclone relief
The bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.