Drought declared in parts of North Island
Taranaki farmers will receive a funding boost after a drought is declared.
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Fatal tractor crash in Marlborough
The man died after his tractor crashed near the Wairau River.
Farmer crushed by quad bike
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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.
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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
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Liam Dann: Scorcher puts heat on economy
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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.
DairyNZ awarded $8.4m tech funding
DairyNZ has secured $8.4m in funding from the Government.
O'Connor says ag needs to focus on being the best
Damien O'Connor says it's time agribusiness focused on being the best.
Beef + Lamb explores 'alternative protein' options
Company to explore opportunities posed by plant-based, lab-grown and insect proteins.
What makes farming so special?
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Pressure building on Fonterra's milk price
Dairy auction result fell for the fourth time in a row as production increases
Fonterra's spin makes me want to throw up
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Affected farmer criticises handling of cattle disease
Culling of 5000 cattle on the infected farms in South Island has begun.
Fonterra's water quality charm offensive
Fonterra has launched a charm offensive show how it has upped its game.
Interview: Bharat Jivan on urban development's effect on fields
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Business leaders, exporters and farmers upbeat about TPP deal
"This is a great outcome for not just the primary sector but all New Zealanders."
Animal welfare protest targets dairy industry
Animal rights group SAFE said many didn't know calves were taken away within 24 hours
Chicken without the chicken flying off the shelves
Chicken Free Chicken seeking investors.
Sister loses family spat over farming millions
Sister loses family spat over farming millions.