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Judge fines firms $126,000 for unlawful earthworks and discharging contaminants.
Signs of hope for under-pressure honey industry
The mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.
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Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
Farmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'
Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
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Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Opinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?
Opinion: Most people in New Zealand know that farming is important for the economy.
NZ investigating weedkiller banned in US
Dacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
Three Waters fix could mean credit downgrades for some councils
The head of the LGFA says borrowing costs unlikely to increase significantly for councils.
'Significant downside': Greens maintain decades-long opposition to GE crops
The two parties are still cautious on the issue of genetic engineering.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.
The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.
Explained: Why the Govt’s new gene tech shake-up is a big deal
The Govt says it’s ending what it calls a 'nearly 30-year' ban on gene tech outside labs.
Opinion: NZ is running out of gas - that’s good for the climate, bad for the economy
OPINION: NZ is running out of gas. That’s good for the climate, but bad for the economy.
Big leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial result
The mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'
A new chairman for Shearing Sports NZ
Warren Parker is a Raglan farmer and shearing contractor.
'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communities
The Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
From the bush to the bookshelf: Sam Gibson's life as a bushman
From conservation to long drops; from mental health to being shot four times.
Body found in search for missing Gisborne 5-year-old boy
The extensive search started Sunday afternoon.
US dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairy
But there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.
Crocodile farmer happy with a new life of teaching
Before teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
Inside Ravensdown Napier’s $50m upgrade - and a farewell to its red and white stacks
The Awatoto site's been in a three-month shutdown since June for a massive upgrade.
Rural Support Trust chairman to step down
Northland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.
The Country: David Seymour ponders being Deputy PM
David Seymour, Simon Walker, Emma Higgins, Al Moorhead, Phil Duncan.
'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra
Dairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.
Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.
'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs
Mfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.
'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from course
The “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.