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NZ meat producers back revamped trade deal
NZ meat producers have welcomed the revamped TPP trade deal.
$45m dryer for booming sheep milk industry
The existing dryer processes about 900,000 litres of sheep milk each year
Fonterra's Chinese partner forecasts bigger loss
Fonterra said Beingmate's forecast loss has widened again.
VR technology reveals factory farm life
Animal rights group SAFE uses VR technology to highlight conditions in factory farms
Canada buying Canterbury farm for $17.7m
The move got in ahead of tougher requirements for foreign buyers.
From dairy farmers to budding hemp growers
Dairy farmers trial hemp as a new way of farming. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What's happening to our lakes and rivers?
Ecologist Russell Death paints the big picture on the state of our rivers and lakes.
Diamond anniversary couple reminisce over life in the wilderness
Whanganui couple mark 60 years of married life
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
MPI frustrated with farmers' response to Mycoplasma bovis
The MPI said farmers have a poor track record when it comes to these issues.
'Employers need to watch workers' mental health'
A co worker was demoted when he asked for counselling after a relationship ended.
Inside the world's southernmost mosque
The Herald visits the southernmost mosque in the world.
Kelli M. Archie: Resistance fertile in battle for our climate
COMMENT: There is at least one thing we can all do - modify the way we eat.
ANZ launches help for farmers hit by drought
Drought has been declared in Taranaki, parts of Wellington and western Manawatu-Whanganui
Drought declared in parts of North Island
Taranaki farmers will receive a funding boost after a drought is declared.
Rich lister cleared over farm sale; claims 'lacked merit'
Colin Armer and his co-defendants are now due a costs payout into the millions
Aussie honey makers fight to stop Kiwi Manuka trademark
The Aussies aren't happy about the latest ruling.
Harvard Uni to sell New Zealand dairy farms
The Overseas Investment Office is considering the sale of the 5,500-head dairy farms
Fatal tractor crash in Marlborough
The man died after his tractor crashed near the Wairau River.
Farmer crushed by quad bike
A Wairoa farmer activated an emergency beacon while out mustering.
Desperate plea after sudden deaths in rural areas
Federated Farmers pleads with workers to speak up after suspected suicides.
Jailed Crafar farms bidder defaults on mortgage
Jailed Crafar farms bidder Jack Chen has defaulted on the mortgage of his Auckland house.
Local Focus: Cattle disease likely to spread, say Hastings farmers
Cattle disease likely to spread further. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis found in North Island
Cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis has been found in the North Island for the first time.
Cow disease found in North Island
The cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found in the North Island.
Strict new tests for NZ manuka honey exports
All NZ manuka honey for export will have to be tested as authentic under new MPI rules.
Tourism boom ripe for picking, says wine industry
Twenty-five per cent of international visitors take a trip to a vineyard
Liam Dann: Scorcher puts heat on economy
COMMENT: A week of scorching summer weather already has economists worried about drought.
Luxury $3m lodge may be built on Crown land
Hong Kong-based firm is seeking resource consent to build an 805 sqm lodge
Bottled water export tax first priority
Briefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.
NZ officials on weatherwatch as dry conditions hit farmers
Below normal rainfall was expected for most of New Zealand for at least the next 10 days.
River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award
Invention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businessman loses appeal for farming fraud
A registered valuer who tired to access a farming association's money has lost his appeal.