Land price rises may not last
1:55 PM NZ's farm land values have risen more than most comparable countries in the past 15 years but they may have plateaued an economist has warned.
Lanterns risk warning
A Waikato farmer is warning of the potential hazard paper lanterns pose to animals.
NZ demo farm set to go
A NZ demonstration dairy farm in Colombia is to be officially opened by the country's president.
Drought stricken reassured
John Key has told farmers in drought-stricken North Canterbury that NZ has a bright future in feeding the region's growing wealth.
Empowering women farmers
A new initiative is helping women step into business leadership roles in farming.
Council picking rates favourites
OPINION: Council's 180 degree turn on rating mix that increases rates disproportionately causing angst in a rural community.
Kernels of truth in the chaff
Science is open and self-correcting, unlike the 'isms' based on faith or dogma.
Breaking new ground
Mystery Creek is getting a $1.5 million make-over just in time for the Fieldays.
Laugh until the cows come home
Farming community to get some much-needed light relief at National Fieldays with a 7 Days comedy special.
Clever ideas to see the light of day
Kiwi ingenuity will be once again be showcased in the Innovation Centre at the New Zealand National Fieldays in June.
Trust optimistic ahead of funding deadline
1:44 PM The Southern Dairy Development Trust remains confident it will secure $2 million in pledges from the farming community before next Thursday's deadline, despite being less than halfway to their goal.
NZ dairy industry should appreciate what it has got
Selina Prem-Kumar hopes that one-day Sri Lanka will have a dairy industry that resembles the set up in New Zealand.
NZ demo farm in Colombia set to go
A NZ demonstration dairy farm in Colombia is to be officially opened by the country's president.
Animal welfare workshops on their way
Farmers wanting to keep on the right side of animal welfare laws are being advised to attend Waikato workshops.
Invasive weed spreads
Warm temperatures this summer have contributed to the spread of an invasive weed throughout Taranaki.
Seasonal safety in sights
Farm health and safety concerns highlighted as seasonal risk increases.
Fish and chips may be at risk
Could the "fish" in fish and chips soon be off the menu thanks to global warming?
No arguing in this seafood spat
The top of the south's scientific and aquaculture expertise was praised at the opening of NZ''s first greenshell mussel hatchery.
Hours cut at Havelock mussel plant
The night shift at a Havelock mussel factory has been cut due to diminished mussel crops.
Cattle judges brush up skills at RAS seminar
Cattle judges leap at the chance to brush up their skills at a recent RAS beef judging seminar.
Thin cattle not suffering - MPI
Investigation into thin cattle on a Cook Strait ferry reveals no evidence of animal harm.
Where the best bulls come from
The best bulls come from studs who farm commercially, the man behind Okawa Herefords tells Tony Benny.
Environmentally sound
Commitment to fencing waterways and planting trees has been part of one Norsewood farmer’s programme for many years.
Dairy and sheep farm impresses
Southland sheep and dairy farm wins Southland Ballance award.
Nitrogen to spark parched paddocks
North Canterbury dryland sheep and beef farmers are being urged to apply nitrogen to their drought-stricken grass pastures now, to kick-start growth before winter.
Growing kiwifruit the Italian way
The Mafia is just one of the hazards that Zespri's European supply manager Callum Kay has to be aware of.
Demand for heirloom tomatoes growing
An Auckland couple eschews commercial tomato growing for an heirloom harvest and an artisan lifestyle.
Farm land price rises may not last
1:55 PM NZ's farm land values have risen more than most comparable countries in the past 15 years but they may have plateaued an economist has warned.
Chance for say on water
Waikato farmers can let their views be heard on the region's Healthy Rivers Plan for Change at a series of meetings.
Bulk savvy sells for twice the price
The price of Marlborough wine on the bulk market has doubled after low yields this harvest.
Plantain moth biopesticide closer
The availability of a natural insecticide to fight an emerging agricultural insect pest is a step closer.
Better deer health can lift profits
Big savings are ahead for deer farmers who introduce customised animal health plans.
Non-chemical pest control promising
Research on using non-chemical methods to control potato pests is delivering groundbreaking results.
Kahlia gets the job done
A career in agribusiness management is the goal of a Lincoln University student whose reputation as a hard worker goes before her. She speaks with Kate Taylor.
Thriving in the best of both worlds
Fonterra Shareholders Councillor Sandra Cordell reveals why she is passionate about the role and the industry.
Canty A&P gets first female president
Nicky Hutchinson says gender doesn't matter in her new role as the head of the Canterbury A&P Association.
Sanford closes plant
Mussel processor shuts Christchurch plant at a cost of more than $2m in exit pay, cutting 232 jobs.
