Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
Farmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.
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Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
Gareth McKerchar has won the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row
Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
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The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on supporting young farmers
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Opinion: Time to invest in our young farmers
Opinion: New Zealand needs young farmers just as much as most other countries.
NZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa Henderson
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Reasons to be positive about red meat's future
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Mustering cattle by car in 1940
"This novel method of mustering attracted considerable attention from passers-by."
Garden tips: The dwarf v standard fruit tree dilemma
OPINION: Kem Ormond on the benefits of both varieties and which is best for your garden.
Heavy weather ahead, the four storms facing red meat
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NZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
Vietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Can red meat recover its glorious past?
OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.
Paerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear title
Wairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.
'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stock
Maremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves
Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.
'Record year' for cherry exports
Informetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.
‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameo
William discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.
Glen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment award
The Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
More than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.
The farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dad
Lending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.
‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.
Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District
"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.
85yo farmer accused of causing animals suffering
A Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.
Jack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defence
Te Kūiti shearer is well-placed for a successful New Zealand Shears Circuit title defence.
To bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock
'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'
‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovation
Zespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.
‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman final
Sheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.
‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speech
The NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.
‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.
S&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland sale
Fonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.
Northlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer Award
Two Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award
Peter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winners
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