'Challenging': Farmers close wallets amid spiralling costs, severe labour shortage
DairyNZ estimates there is a shortage of 4000 workers nationwide.
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Fun day out for children at Stratford A&P
Children have free entry to Stratford A&P Show this year.
Rabobank Best of The Country: November 5, 2022
Christopher Luxon, Derek Daniell, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Stuart Nash, Michael Every.
Whanganui show back in style for anniversary celebration
The Wanganui A&P Show has a new lease of life to mark its 150th anniversary.
Cut above: Hastings apprentice butcher named best in NZ
Rhys Tamanui has been recognised with a top national accolade
Main street shearing returns to Pleasant Point this year
Get to the Point Shears is back on the main street this Saturday.
'Suboptimal': DairyNZ chair on Govt's HWEN response
Sponsored content: If we agree to something that is suboptimal – we will be stuck with it.
The Country Full Show: November 4, 2022
Jim van der Poel, Wayne Langford, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Scott McKee, Barry Soper.
Bay boys gear up for world shearing challenge
It's a three-stand merinos record, last set almost 20 years ago - in South Africa.
Far North businessman creates product that stops lambs drowning in water troughs
A Far North business launched a device that stops lambs from drowning in water troughs.
Marlborough A and P Show Shears hoping for more entries this year
Shears only had 16 entries last year after sticking it out through Covid restrictions.
'Major recreation': Farmer says he needs gun licence to work and shoot ducks
Jack Hurley lost his license after drink-driving.
Young Farmers chairwoman wins Emerging Director award
A Taranaki woman will be able to increase her governance skills over the next year.
$70m from Covid fund flows toward Three Waters
Covid response money repurposed for spending on Government's contentious water reforms
Darfield High School's Drive Your Tractor to School Day
Senior students wanted to show their appreciation for ag courses at Darfield HIigh School.
$700k for aquaculture research to create jobs
The investment will create six new jobs and enable a dive company to expand operations.
Hive heists! Sticky-fingered thieves help themselves
Honey hive heists may be in vain because of low demand and registration requirements.
Skipper sentenced after collision with 266-metre container ship
Skipper sentenced after collision with 266 metre container ship off Bay of Plenty Coast.
a2 Milk surges after USA opens doors to infant formula sales
The US FDA said it would allow a2 Milk to sell infant formula to the US.
Local Focus: Gisborne, Wairoa and Ōpōtiki women get first dibs at Muster
Gisborne, Wairoa, and Ōpōtiki locals will be first to buy Shepherdess Muster tickets.
Mike Hosking: Cop this - no one on global stage cares what we do
OPINION: Climate change meeting No 27 will lead to nothing.
Construction firm fined for Kerikeri stream pollution
Members of the public contacted Advocate with concerns about discoloured Wairoa Stream.
Tropical papaya crop bears fruit for Waipu grower
Northland could be a tropical fruit bowl, grower says.
Additional rates proposed for forestry industries in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council is now seeking alternatives from the public.
China’s zero Covid policy is driving dairy prices down
China's zero Covid lockdowns are behind weaker demand from the PRC and lower GDT prices.
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
A2 Milk files Australian Court action over trademark issue
Not you too: After name dispute festers, a2 Milk sues over trademark issues.
Groundswell aims to distance itself from Voices for Freedom
Members of the anti-vaccination group turned up to last month's Groundswell protest.
The Country Full Show: November 2, 2022
Stuart Nash, Jane Smith, Peter Nation, Hunter McGregor, Chris Rowe.
Gales, rain continue: Westland weather warning may be upgraded to Red
10 severe weather warnings are in place for the West Coast.
Strong milk price no cream trip for farmers: Reserve Bank report
Range of pressures on farmers and China economy slowdown looms.
Feds says farmers fed up with Winter Grazing pathways delays
Feds says Winter Grazing pathways are “limited and full of roadblocks".