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Making a lasting difference: PGG Wrightson extends support of IHC Calf & Rural Scheme to 2026

The company has supported the scheme for more than 40 years.

Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.

A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales

But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.

Battle of the tractors coming to Hāwera

This is the first tractor pull in the region since 2016.

How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?

There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.

Dire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmers

DairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.

Farmers encouraged to nominate bulls for across-breed beef progeny test

Informing New Zealand Beef programme looking for Angus, Hereford and Simmental sires.

Reasonable prices at Dannevirke sheep sale

Sheep sales for the first full week of August fetched reasonable prices.

Farming for the Future: Female network thinks ahead

The Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.

'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmers

A free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.

'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor

Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.

Three Kiwi finalists announced for 2023 Cobber Challenge

Three Kiwis are in the running to find Australasia's hardest-working dog.

Making history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year

'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'

Shane Te Pou: Labour is Kiwi farmers' best friend

Opinion: In six years of Labour Government, primary sector exports have risen 50 per cent.

Federated Farmers elects new president

Wayne Langford is a 40-year-old dairy farmer from Golden Bay,

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.