Gumboots and raincoats the right attire for Fieldays this year.

Animal welfare standards a "growing focus of consumers around the world".

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones tells farmers they can't go it alone.

We say: Meat substitutes are changing trends in West but global consumption still rising.

Outrage after inner city farm announced it would slaughter three cows.

The preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.

The farmer saw a contract for 1000 calves cancelled over concerns about the M.bovis.

Eugene and Pania King of Kiriroa Station at Matawai won the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy.

"It's crazy how freak accidents can just happen": Friend of dead Twizel farm worker.

Police are appealing for information on the theft.

Rose Collis from Pahiatua has won a Freemasons' research scholarship worth $10,000.

Ploughmen from around South Island compete. /ODT

Nick Wadworth still recalls the battles his dad had with controlling possums — and TB

Our farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously.

COMMENT: Critics say poor communication from MPI continues to cause anguish.

Ag Challenge has opened a satellite campus in Marton.

A number of different lobby groups have voiced their criticism of the zero carbon bill.

For 15 years Andrew Oliver has greeted the milk tanker at his front gate every evening.

MPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.

We profile two of three young Māori dairy farmers recognised at the Ahuwhenua Awards.

The incredi-bull sight shocked workers who could only watch as the cattle ran past.

James Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.

Lobby group says timing could not be worse.

Jamie Mackay looks back on a quarter of a century in radio.

A fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.

Farmers and growers are making ever-increasing efforts to recycle plastics and chemicals.

Once too polluted to swim in, the Mangapiko Stream can now be enjoyed by all.