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Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies

OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.

Farmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightens

Lower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.

New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm

The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.

Is Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?

There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.

Kiwis sharpen Mongolian herders' machine skills

The 12-strong touring party trained 100 herders as part of the Share Mongolia Programme.

Nation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break even

Farm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.

Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination

OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.

Workers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds

58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.

Does the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?

Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.

Baptism of fire: Ex-Kathmandu CEO Reuben Casey goes farming

The former outdoor-goods retailer chief is now COO at agri-investment company Craigmore.

A dog's life after the storm

Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.

Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped

The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face

Cyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023

New cyclone recovery visa applications open, Employment Court Judge to visit Gloriavale and Ukraine marks one year of war with Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Rush to fix 501 deportee Bill, immediate slash inquiry & Auckland Council boss quits | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 February, 2023

Government rushes to fix 501 deportee treatment bill, immediate slash inquiry for East Coast & the CEO of Auckland Council calls it quits in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Cash given out to Cyclone Gabrielle impacted, stranded ferry passengers & answers for Pike River | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 February, 2023

Cash grants for farmers and growers' Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers and borehole drilling resumes at Pike River in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister

The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.