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What Fonterra needs to do to get the balance sheet back to black
Retentions seem inevitable to repair Fonterra balance sheet but policy review ruled out.
Sour note: Fonterra's not a 'failed experiment' says boss
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell urges Kiwis to get behind Fonterra.
The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fonterra: The experiment that failed - what is going on?
The giant co-op was meant to transform the NZ economy. Things have't worked out that way.
Watch: 'Lambulance' rescuing sick animals in spring snow
Cold snap during the spring months means Lambulance is in high demand for sick animals.
Small block with big farm features
Oringi, a Whanganui lifestyle block with attributes of a far larger farming operation
Comment: Animal methane matters to our climate
COMMENT: Methane from farms much be counted in our damage to the climate.
Inside the massive building set to become Auckland's biggest cannabis lab
A player in the emerging industry has secured a major site.
'Never been shorn' sheep heading in for a trim
The ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.
Rachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipeline
COMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.
Today set aside to ponder cruel existence of farmed animals
Since human civilisation began, we have lost 83 per cent of all wild animals.
Death of mum and son in freak accident community's 'worst nightmare'
"It is the worst nightmare," a local said of the death of Nadine and Angus Tomlinson.
Farmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGM
Owner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity
Fonterra gets a fail mark in new report card
New report on Fonterra's 17 years in business makes for disappointing reading.
'It's Australia's problem' - NZ strawberry grower on needles fiasco
Strawberry grower Phil Greig says it's important for people not to panic.
Bio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?
Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chile farmers revolt against Fonterra milk pay levels
Fonterra's milk payments to Chilean farmers "taking advantage", says Kiwi boss.
Tauranga berry company could rival Zespri
Miro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Farmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of child
Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.
Farmer, company fined after cows suffer tail breaks
186 of the total 516 herd of cows suffered some form of tail injury including tail breaks.
Silence of the Lambs: 50 'stolen' lambs found next door
In a dramatic turn, the lambs were never stolen, instead, they merged with a nearby flock
Farmers lose hundreds of lambs to storms
One farmer understood to have lost 600 lambs from 1700 ewes.
'Lambulance' busy after spring snow in the South Island
The 'Lambulance' has been out and about rescuing lambs in the snow. Credits: Supplied - Anna McFarlane
Kiwi as! Farmer's 'Lambulance' helping sick animals
You know you're in New Zealand when the farm animals have their own Lambulance!
Gluckman: Tackle emissions with farm plans
Ag sector could slash methane emissions through tailored farm plans, Peter Gluckman says.
Roundup wrangle: Glyphosate debate reaches NZ
Roundup makes our paddocks yellow, but is it green? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Don't buy friesian bulls from other regions, vet warns
Northland vet says truckloads of animals coming from outside areas put region at risk.
Hawke's Bay experiences chaotic weather
Region has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.
Comment: Fighting climate change on the farm
The signs are that methane from livestock will be treated differently to CO2 emissions.
Andrew Curtis: Give a dam or it's see you later, irrigator
COMMENT: Rejection of Tasman District's dam shows water storage is in a crisis.