Federated Farmers elects new president
Wayne Langford is a 40-year-old dairy farmer from Golden Bay,
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Treating migrant staff well will reap rewards
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The Country Full Show: July 6, 2023
Wayne Langford, Tom O'Sullivan, Ben Picton, Chris Russell.
Opinion: Farmers need to be adaptable and flexible
There are many things that can impact farming operations, writes Sally Dryland.
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18-year-old Naomi's on-farm business, Red Feather Eggs, is growing.
Government walks back suggestion of 7% interest on loans for cyclone-hit growers
A Government official provided a meeting of growers with incorrect information.
Brothers go head-to-head in Young Farmer Grand Final
Nick and Peter are also the nephews of Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor.
‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppy
Blair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.
Market close: NZ stocks come alive late; a2 milk loses trademark battle
The index has risen more than 3 per cent in six of the last seven trading days.
NZ economy faces hit as export prices slump
Meat and log prices falling on slow Chinese demand.
Central North Island’s best Young Farmers prepare to ‘give everything they’ve got’ at Grand Final
Pirongia dairy farmer is putting her best foot forward in a final to claim victory.
'Pretty grim': Dairy farmers face feed shortage due to wet weather
Feds dairy chair says Waikato has not really had a decent dry spell since October.
Community to share in the fruit of their efforts
Te Awamutu Food Forest project builds on skills and knowledge of past generations.
'Have a laugh about it': Farmer's advice on how to fail
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The Country Full Show: July 5, 2023
Chris Hipkins, Professor Keith Woodford, Todd Clark, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mike Cronin.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Emissions reductions - we’re all in this together
Opinion: All Kiwis need to get behind reducing emissions - not just farmers.
Wool front and centre for farming couple
Sheep and beef farmers promote additional uses of wool.
New initiative encourages farmers to hit the ski slopes
Otago and Southland Rural Support Trusts put a winter spin on Surfing for Farmers.
Course gets people ready for workforce
The graduates received a New Zealand Level 2 certificate.
Prices drop in latest GDT event
All prices were negative with butter and butter milk powder taking the biggest tumble.
Cows killed after being hit by a truck
Police said it's not clear at this stage whether any people are injured.
'Staggering' amount of waste given new life in cyclone recovery
Silt and waste that covered Hawke's Bay will be recycled.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay rates
They didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.
Artist spending two months on sheep and beef farm
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Singapore fling: Comvita likes what it sees in honey acquisition
Honey exporter Comvita has pushed further into Asia with its deal to buy HoneyWorld.
‘Mini tornado’ tears roof off Clyde home
A 'mini tornado' has torn through Clyde as high winds buffeted the Central Otago town.
Nearly 400,000 chickens reared in 7 weeks at huge Helensville farm
The farm is also the same one where 180,000 chickens died in 2019 after a power outage.
Roller coaster ride continues for kiwifruit growers
Glimmer of hope for green kiwifruit growers but hectare returns forecast goes south.
PGG Wrightson chair sidelined amid Singapore securities charges
Lee Joo Hai was arrested and charged in March.
Young Farmers prepare to ‘give everything they’ve got’ at Grand Final
NZ’s top young farmers are preparing to take over Timaru this week.
The Country Full Show: July 4, 2023
Damien O'Connor, Tim Dangen, Jack Jordan, Karen Williams, Craig Wiggins.
Massey working with farmers on water quality solutions
The project will use water quality data and analysis to facilitate co-discovery.
Researchers, innovators recognised at 2023 PINZ Awards
Winners from 65 nominations across nine award categories announced.