Federated Farmers: And when farm land runs out?
The move to industrial forestry will eventually have an impact the wider public will see.
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Farmers sought for wagyu beef
First Light is looking for farmers to join its team of finishers.
Increasing need for rural support
The East Coast Rural Support Trust is ready to assist in a rural business crisis.
Inaugural sale for Tapiri Angus stud
There were 18 bulls sold with an average price of $8111.
Tracey Collis: Forestry hurts rural community
Change is good but only if there are clear outcomes sought for all involved.
Hosking: Westland Milk sale will see xenophobes out in force
Comment: "Foreign investment, like it or not, makes this country run."
New chair takes the job at Agri-Women
Linda Cooper is the new Agri-Women's Development Trust chair.
Goat milk studied for baby formula
Research is under way about the value of goat milk for infants.
Stortford Lodge: Store lamb prices reach new heights
The rise in demand for longer-term lambs was noticeable at Stortford Lodge yesterday.
Federated Farmers: Meet the challenges
Farming, locally and nationwide, is facing huge challenges, writes Colin Hannah.
Speak Up tour coming to town
The Speak Up town tour will raise awareness of suicide in rural New Zealand.
Land use change in rural Tararua
This 'de-conversion' has been more prolific in the Tararua district.
Good prices in winter ewe sale
PGG Wrightsons had a large offering of 4600 capital stock two-tooth and 4-year-old ewes.
Avocado heists feed sushi black market
Avocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.
At the yards: Good quality beef and heifers on sale
Good quality dairy beef steers and heifers on offer at Rongotea today.
Dear James Cameron, here's what you get wrong about NZ
ASB's rural economist has penned an open letter to James Cameron.
How to cope with winter
Two farmers explain how they look after their cows and environment in the cold and wet.
The Feds Say: Let's address the trees in the room
Policies aimed at reducing fossil-fuel use instead endanger our rural districts.
First Light opens gates to new farmers
Grass-fed wagyu cattle now number more than 25,000 throughout New Zealand.
Dad's accident changed outlook for Young Farmer finalist
James Robertson has first-hand experience of the impact an injury can have on a farm.
Farmers for fighters - raise a calf
Farmers for fighters is a new fundraiser for the Little Fighters Trust.
Young farm workers urged to speak up
Will To Live campaign encourages people to talk when depressed
Dave Wilson: Time to change gears
Dave Wilson is finishing up as Federated Farmers' Meat and Wool chairman.
Bala Tikkisetty: Loss of nitrogen in winter
Nitrogen plays an important role in increasing the pasture and crop yields.
Farmer distraught after grisly attack
Five sheep were attacked by dogs at the Bibby Lane paddock, leaving just one alive.
New bill seeks to ease farmers' financial burden
Agriculture Minister says new bill will ease the burden on farmers.
Soper: Govt steps up to farmers' plate usually served up by Nats
COMMENT: Farming is a business like no other.
Friel family hold 34th annual sale
The Friel family of Kumeroa held the 34th annual sale for their Mt Mable Angus stud.
Top sale bull brings $15,000
op bull — a rising two-year-old Dandeleith Intensity 730 — reached $15,000.
Land use change goes hi-tech with Hyper Farm visualisation
Initial computer tool attracts much interest at this year's Fieldays.
At the yards: Dairy cows fill up most of stock pens
Dairy cows, both in calf and boner took up most of the pens at Rongotea.
Simon Bridges' plan for rural New Zealand
Labour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.
The Feds say: Northland interest rates may rise
If you are heading into trouble, contact your bank manager early.