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US closely eyeing NZ while taking temperature of dairy markets this year
US Dairy Export Council expects NZ won’t be as 'aggressive' on price as in 2023.
A2 Milk rallies sharply after profit beats forecasts
A2 Milk's first-half earnings have defied a slump in China's infant formula market.
Dolly the Warhorse statue aimed for unveiling in 2026
The fundraising goes on for Dolly the Warhorse.
New initiative for farmers launched
The initiative was created by farmers and is supported by Taranaki Catchment Communities.
Biggest annual event in Pahīatua expected to attract 150 competitors
Competitors are expected from New Zealand, Australia and as far as Scotland.
PGG Wrightson boardroom struggle escalates
PGG Wrightson said it was in the company's best interests to have an NZ-based chair.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Roundabout grass mown down by vigilante hay baler
Long grass is being turned into hay on a busy Bay of Plenty roundabout.
Farmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm
Highly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.
Stratford rural workshops to help farmers
Worm management and finance management are the focus of two upcoming events.
One dead after quad bike and motorcycle crash on Warkworth property
Police are continuing to investigate the crash which happened at the weekend.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
A significant Staph Aureus outbreak can cost a farm many thousands of dollars.
Aussie Olympian stood down for wearing mankini
Riders were encouraged to wear fancy dress for the event.
Extreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZ
Wind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.
Rabobank Best of The Country: February 17, 2024
David Seymour, Te Radar, Jane Smith, Paul Paynter, Stefan Vogel, Winston Peters.
Purple Poppy Day honours animals that have served in conflict
How Paddy, the Irish terrier, became a mascot in World War I.
Why this student wants to future-proof farms against natural disasters
“Finding different ways to diversify will ensure we can keep farming into the future.”
Working with farmers draws man to environmental manager role
Ben Howden is ready to visit shareholders and learn more about their farming operations.
Call for urban Kiwis to try farm experience
The Open Farms initiative aims to reconnect urban and rural kiwis.
'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changes
Peter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.
Water restrictions for Stratford as river levels fall
Sprinklers, irrigation systems and unattended hoses are banned until further notice.
‘Critical’: Luxon wants new dams built across the country
'I'm deeply, deeply supportive of more water storage.'
'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stress
Businesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.
Tackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'
Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.
The Country at Southern Field Days
Matt Chisholm, Stefan Vogel, the Fagans, Mark Patterson, Peter Newbold, Bruce Cameron.
Woodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tank
Three consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
Canada breaching CPTPP costs NZ dairy an estimated $120m
DCANZ says financial losses as a result of Canada breaching the CPTPP continue to grow.
How farm succession is helping the rural market
Sponsored content: “There’s a point in time people have to move on with things."
A good egg: Kiwi chicks 'race' to be national facility's 2500th hatched
'It was down to the final three...'
Blood sucking parasite that can cause ill thrift and death
Parasite seen in sheep, goats and alpaca.