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Fed Farmers president Andrew Hoggard running for Act Party in Rangitīkei
Hoggard joined the party about four years ago, also making a donation around that time.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Forestry’s uncertain future on the East Coast
Recent storms have filled debris across roads and into water. Who will clean it up?
Exclusive poll reveals how divided we feel – and what we can agree on
New poll shows sense of division – and signs of unity – among Kiwis.
Solar energy: Future of farming may be paddocks of solar panels
Transpower says solar farms will be a big part of the country's future.
Boy-racer aftermath: Man 'feared for life' as irate farmer pointed gun at him
The farmer was angry about boy racer activity. But the victim had nothing to do with.
'A true hero': Banks Peninsula farmer awarded for help after flood
North Canterbury Federated Farmers gave George Masefield an Outstanding Service Award.
Will Singapore's Olam get enough milk for its new plant?
Latest dairy manufacturing entrant will need to get out its cheque book.
Flood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on
"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."
Farmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinated
Robyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our lack of action on Covid to blame for LOTR snub
OPINION: How much longer can Cabinet ignore the fact we're losing our competitive edge?
Online 'storm chasers' deny allegations they over-hype weather events
They say storm-chasers talk the events up to be cataclysmic when they're not.
Rabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmers
The bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.
Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water
NZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.
The Government move farmers are happy with
Up to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.
Hopes Howl of Protest will strike right note
Nationwide protest against government regulations to hit towns across NZ.
Businessman ditched by bank for being debt-free
'A bank may decide to withdraw products and services for commercial reasons.'
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
Farmers 'put lives on line' to rescue trapped animals
Farmers urged to take extreme care and put their own safety first.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.