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Cambridge man loves all tractors great and small
Ron Totman has around 13 working tractors and an 'unknown number for parts'.
Family's 124 years of arable farming in Onewhero
The Pellow family have contributed to the farm’s evolution over the past 124 years.
Waikato farmer fought for his life to fulfil farming dream
Farmer Matthew Macdonald was diagnosed with blood cancer in high school.
From Wales to NZ: A well-travelled tractor called Wombat
Transporting Wombat from Carmarthenshire was 'quite a mission' for Peter Rogers.
Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
A keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations
“It started in 1913 when my grandfather, William Fitzgerald, emigrated from England."
'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'
“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."
Soil Sisters bringing people together on the land
"There’s a real magic that happens when we get together and put our hands in the Earth.”
Listening to the science at Owl Farm
The dairy farm is a venture at St Peter’s School and a well-known demonstration farm.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
What's next for award winning dairy trainee Kirwyn Ellis?
Find out what makes the Pirongia 20-year-old tick.
Rebuilding history a family affair
He used parts of an old bus chassis to painstakingly rebuild the Model 33.
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
Meet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald
'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'