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Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry

Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.

Farming community says rural banking services as important as competition

'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'

Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites

With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.

Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition

Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.

The Country at Fieldays: David Seymour announces farming review

David Seymour, Nicola Willis, David Fagan, Bruce Weir, Nadine Tunley, Mark de Lautour.

David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’

'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'

Why apples could be in short supply

NZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.

‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this year

This year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.

MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue

MPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.

Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023

Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop

Apple doesn't fall far from the tree for Young Grower of the Year

'I grew up in horticulture on my family’s orchards.'

'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growers

Many growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.

The Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil Duncan

Phil Duncan, Jeremy Rookes, Kate Acland, Luke Chandler, Chanelle O'Sullivan.

Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead

Champs on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.

Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers

'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'

Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm

It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.

Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister

OPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.

Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?

It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.