Call for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifes
Rural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFarming
Katie Milne talks climate change on The Country
Katie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestone
The Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.
'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fence
Jayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines.
Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - Feds
Feds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.
The Country: Wayne Langford on farmer confidence
Wayne Langford, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Andrew Murray, and Rick Ladd.
A 100-year masterplan to futureproof Whāngārā Farms
Experts join forces for He Rau Ake Ake.
Farmers may soon fix their own equipment under proposed bill
Bill means farmers may soon be able to legally fix their broken or damaged farm vehicles.
Dairy prices dip slightly in latest GDT
All products except one slid into negative territory.
South Island farmers move to flexible milking
DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.
Minister ‘pretty certain’ bird flu outbreak over
Andrew Hoggard warns another incursion of a different strain is likely.
The Country: Winston Peters on the Paris Agreement
Winston Peters, Bruce Cotterill, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, and Phil Duncan.
Thousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate efforts
Fonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.
Sixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chair
Rob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.
Why farmers are using magnets to protect cows
Hardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.
'Engagement is the key': Tracy Brown's vision for DairyNZ
Tracy Brown wants the organisation to become “more connected and in tune” with farmers.
'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser
'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investment
OPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.
The Country: School lunches and Land Rovers with David Seymour
David Seymour, Mark Ericksen, Te Radar, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
A second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson
'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'
Women win three of four finals at Ohura Shears
Laura Bradley, Sarah Bryant and Jodiesha Kirkpatrick dominated at the Ohura Show.
Avian flu has hit US egg farmers hard
It's unclear how much the industry has spent on biosecurity.
11-year-old Jack’s Hereford dream
Jack Courtman wants to own his own herd of Herefords one day.
‘Bad conditions’: Shearers’ quarters back in the day
Some farmers ran foul of the Shearers Accommodation Bill of 1919.
Opinion: A big night out of indoor bowls
Opinion: It took exactly four bowls for me to make a dick of myself.
Vege tips: Why carrots are worth their weight in gold
Opinion: Well-organised gardeners can be rewarded with carrots almost all year round.
Māori organic farmer shares her growing practices
An earth-friendly film is being shown in Katikati.
'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter
'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'
'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire
'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'
Morrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strength
The town's population is less than 10,000. Last year 8000 people attended its A&P Show.
The Country: Federated Farmers on Cyclone Gabrielle
Toby Williams, Professor Julian Paton, Jane Smith, Barry Soper, Chris Brandolino.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.
Farm tools down for popular East Coast Expo
'Events like this are important to our rural communities'