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Niwa warns of low soil moisture deficit in parts of Northland

Northland farmers in a strong position for now despite scorching weather.

'Beach days and muggy nights': What the Bay will have plenty of this summer

But the warm weather brings with it some concerns for farmers.

Spring growth has farmers 'kicking into gear'

A 10-day stint of good sunshine turns conditions around for South Canterbury farmers.

Free resources to help farmers prepare for Covid-19 on-farm

Free Covid-19 checklists for farmers, growers and lifestyle block owners.

Farmers helping feed Auckland families this Christmas

Federated Farmers launches "Farmers Feed Families" campaign.

Feds partners with NZ Young Farmers to offer free memberships

More than 100 Young Farmer members have already signed up on first day of launch.

Farmers urged to create Covid-19 checklist

Checklist covers how to run the farm if farmer gets Covid-19 and can't do so themselves.

West Coast leaders 'stuck' on how to identify SNAs

Tai o Poutini Plan Committee at an impasse over legal requirement to identify SNAs.

'Huge call': Feds oppose Three Waters reform

Too many questions remain with Three Waters reforms says Federated Farmers.

Intensive farming consents delayed again

Nitrogen-leaching measurement software used by Horizons Regional Council isn't accurate.

Dairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop

''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''

Online 'storm chasers' deny allegations they over-hype weather events

They say storm-chasers talk the events up to be cataclysmic when they're not.

Rabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmers

The bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.

Comment: Groundswell was more than just a farmers' protest

Mike Cranstone says the Groundswell protest showed the frustration of thousands of Kiwis.

Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water

NZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.

The Government move farmers are happy with

Up to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.

Businessman ditched by bank for being debt-free

'A bank may decide to withdraw products and services for commercial reasons.'

Whanganui farmers well prepared for winter weather

A warm autumn has ensured farmers are well placed to handle winter.