Rural and farming news
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Soldier, farrier, bullock-wrangler: The untold story of Cecil Gordon Lee
Opinion: Cecil Gordon Lee's war photos resurface, revealing his role with bullocks in WWI.
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
Tulips thrive in Midhirst, garden now open by appointment
John Vernon’s tulip garden in Midhirst is starting to bloom.
Dairy farming
Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker
Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
The Country Radio Show
Mark Cameron talks rural mental health on The Country
Mark Cameron, Levi Lanauze, Emma Higgins, Mary van Andel, Phil Duncan.
Wayne McNee talks methane vaccine funding on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Wayne McNee, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Kevin "Smiley" Barret, Barry Soper.
Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
United we stand: 125 years that shaped Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers reflects on the journey that has shaped the organisation as it is today.
The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.
Premium
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Phil Gifford: George Nepia and the Invincibles' legacy 100 years later
The Invincible fullback's legacy is unbeatable.
Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Fonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business sale
Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.
Synlait Milk secures new $450m banking facility
The dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.
Horticulture
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Sheep and beef
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
The five commands every sheepdog owner should master
'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'
Call to join B+LNZ's sheep poo study into facial eczema
The region's farmers have been urged to join the Beef + Lamb NZ sheep poo study.
Technology
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
Rural business
Fresh vege surplus challenges asparagus growers as season begins
Asparagus Growers Council thinks prices will come down as production ramps up.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Rural life
Jury duty: 85-year-old Ian is turning batteries into gold
Ian Jury, 85, recycles batteries, donating over $47,000 to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter.
Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker
Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.
Soldier, farrier, bullock-wrangler: The untold story of Cecil Gordon Lee
Opinion: Cecil Gordon Lee's war photos resurface, revealing his role with bullocks in WWI.