Rebuilding farm bridges after Cyclone Gabrielle
“With the bridge out, we lost access to our yards."
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'We need to listen to the farmers, who are working and are worried about their future.'
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Federated Farmers Hawke's Bay president Jim Galloway welcomes the spell of wet weather.
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Crosbie is excited for strong wool to 'be a solution for different things'.
School, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives
'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'
Waipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural work
Funding helps reduce student debt, support career.
'It’s pretty dry': Rain forecast brings hope to farmers
Farmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.
Meat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023
Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.
Firm prices at first Dannevirke/Pahīatua Dairy Beef sale for 2024
There were firm prices for dairy beef.
Farmers encouraged to calibrate harvesters
Growers may be losing thousands of dollars in profit from harvest losses.
Farmers and truck drivers protest in Romania
Negotiations over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands have failed.
Reduced Horowhenua Strongman field at Horowhenua AP&I Show
Fewer entries have seen the popular competition reduced to one day.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food really too expensive?
OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.
Corrigan Sowman gets comfortable with the uncomfortable
Nuffield Scholar and Golden Bay dairy farmer on coping with change and uncertainty.
How rodeo helped Slade McDonald's wellbeing
This fencer moved continents twice and lost both his parents before finishing high school.
Dairy farmer wants to normalise the post-partum psychosis conversation
Abbi Ayre was juggling farming, family and two bouts of post-partum psychosis.
The echo of the huntaway will be heard again
Dog trials are now able to recommence in Ākitio after extensive cyclone repairs.
'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
Young dairy farmer visits Australia for Ayrshire comp
18-year-old Charlotte Stachurski attended the Australia-based youth tour.
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
Famous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status
'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'
Good news for ewe - more lambs born this year
More lambs have been born this year, bucking the trend of the past few years.
Is this the secret to finding the perfect watermelon?
A watermelon farmer has shared a secret tip to help you pick the best of the fruit.
Ag sector leader: Rob Hewett named Chairperson of the year
Hewett has ‘a profound connection to the land’.
Rural programme Generation Next recognised
Generation Next aims to nurture and encourage current and future sheep and beef farmers.
Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit
Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
Federated Farmers: We need to learn from the past
It's been a busy time for the local Federated Farmers executive.
Free fencing convoy hopes to bring 'mighty big smiles' to storm-hit farmers
Around 300 farmers in line to receive a bundle of fence posts to help restore their farms.
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
Potential battle brewing over foreign investment
Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.
One family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridor
Beautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.
Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.