World record bid falls short
An unusually long dry period may have prevented a Southland farmer from beating his own world record.
NZ rams service UK market
In a deal worth $2.5m, a NZ red meat breeder has sold 350 rams to UK farmers.
Dry off decision a tough call
Crunch time looming for dairy farmers as they look to decide whether or not to start drying off.
Elaine Cook's drive for success
Elaine Cook's journey to Dairy Woman of the Year nominee hasn't been easy, but she's never needed any extra motivation.
Making your block work
Tineke Verkade runs a full-time business, but still makes a tidy profit off her 18ha Waikato block.
Editorial: Raising superann age a tough call
National Superannuation brought big changes to the way New Zealand provides pensions for the elderly.
Agri-tech firms show their wares
A line-up of companies will go in front of investors at Central Districts Field Days next week.
Wood chopping a favourite
Competition will be at the cutting edge and records may be broken when axemen gather next week.
Best day off the farm all year
Visitors come from far and wide to make the Central Districts Field Days a great family day.
Decision to dry off cows a tough call
Crunch time looming for dairy farmers as they look to decide whether or not to start drying off.
Fonterra shifts staff from Auckland
Fonterra has begun shifting out top-level managers from Auckland head office to jobs in the regions as it tackles complaints of a disconnect with its farmers.
Elaine Cook's drive for success
Elaine Cook's journey to Dairy Woman of the Year nominee hasn't been easy, but she's never needed any extra motivation.
The journey to recovery
Farming transformation guru Doug Averyis has a new weapon against rural depression, farming calamities and under-performance.
'Only most vicious insecticides will work'
Ruud Kleinpaste explains what home gardeners need to know about the Queensland fruit fly
Fish project disputed
Sustain our Sounds says it's outrageous taxpayers would have to pick up a $2.6m tab to fund research for a Malaysian company.
Pelorus marine farm gains extension
A marine farm in the Pelorus Sound has been granted an extension despite opponents saying it would create a race for space.
'It was leakage'
About 45 kilograms of fish were lost as a result of 'leakage', not deliberate dumping, a commercial fishing company says.
Red meat sector at crossroads
Family sheep and beef farms poised to be lost to foreigners and dairy farming the publishers of a new no-holds-barred report claim.
Boosting pasture makes sense
We all know the old adage  you get out what you put in  and nowhere is that more evident on a daily basis than on the farm.
Changing guard at Smedley
With the farm cadet training scheme in good heart after 19 years, the station's managers are keen to take up a new challenge.
New Zealand rams service UK market
In a deal worth $2.5m, red meat breeder Focus Genetics has sold 350 rams to British farmers, rising to 2000 in two years' time.
Red meat sector at crossroads
Family sheep and beef farms poised to be lost to foreigners and dairy farming the publishers of a new no-holds-barred report claim.
Scotsman a shearing champ
The Golden Shears in Masterton has marked two big moments in its history.
Grapes hit by mildew
A disease that grows on grapes and leaves has forced some Marlborough growers to walk away from their crops.
Fire at kiwifruit packhouse
Part of one of New Zealand's largest kiwifruit packhouses has been completely destroyed by fire.
World record bid falls short
An unusually long dry period may have prevented a Southland farmer from beating his own world record.
Manager pleads guilty to fraud
Ex-general manager of NZ Jersey Cattle Breeders Association pleads guilty to misappropriating $312,000.
Record wine exports mark start of 2015
NZ's long dry summer is promising another good quality, if slightly smaller grape harvest this year.
Fruit fly larvae found in Auckland
Queensland fruit fly larvae has been detected in Auckland's Grey Lynn, weeks after an original fruit fly discovery in the suburb.
Helping grow the 'golden goose'
New Zealand knows how to produce large amounts of animal protein cheaply.
Mutual gains from project
New Zealand sheep research is being helped by Massey University's relationships in China.
Tagged stock have added value - NAIT
Tagging and registering all cattle and deer will be a significant boon to farmers and the NZ economy, says system's administrators.
Elaine Cook's drive for success
Elaine Cook's journey to Dairy Woman of the Year nominee hasn't been easy, but she's never needed any extra motivation.
Environment plan template gets big tick
Meeting tighter environmental regulations has just got easier for Canterbury farmers.
Dairy women look to future
NZ's leading female dairy farmers will come together in Invercargill next month to discuss strategies and plan for the industry's future.
Solid Energy 'may not be viable'
No listing on My Food Bag menu
Kate Middleton a fan of Trilogy
Decision to dry off cows a tough call
New Zealand rams service UK market
China's intl payments system ready, sources
Marks & Spencer to offer gift card instead of dividend
