Getting off the well-worn farm track
New Zealand farming will need to change to meet future challenges, Lancorp CEO says.
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Rachel Stewart: Hysteria over water policy pitiful
COMMENT: Labour's water policy is not as difficult to understand as you might think.
Farmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect'
More than 900 cows were affected, 200 had to be put down.
Farmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect'
'Life-changing situation' for Lumsden farmers after nearly 200 cows were put down.
Fact or Fiction: Labour's water tax
How much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?
India touted as next dairy opportunity
India's demand for dairy products might create opportunities for New Zealand exporters.
MPI say cattle disease farms stays at two
It will take two or three months of testing before the farms are declared disease free
DairyNZ: New migration rules not fair to farming
Farming has been short-changed in the Government's immigration reversal.
Waikato farm owner fined for starving cows
Morrinsville man Shane Kingsley Torstonson left cows to starve, with at least seven dying.
'We'll be back': Greenpeace pipeline protesters
Greenpeace protesters halted work at the irrigation construction site in Canterbury today.
Protesters spend 12 hours in irrigation pipes
Protesters say big new irrigation schemes mean more cows, and more sick rivers.
Dann: Prosperity tethered to farm gate
COMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.
Farmers aren't climate 'beasts' says MP
MPs react to calls for legislated climate change targets.
Disease-affected farm owned by rich listers
South Canterbury farm at the centre of the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis has been named.
Piggery's hidden cameras show sows' 'life of misery'
Animal activists use virtual reality to take people inside a farm shed with caged pigs.
Govt to backtrack on immigration cuts
Groups told the Government that the proposed rule changes "were a bit tight".
Disrupt or be disrupted
Fonterra is making farmers more sophisticated and is attacking the food services markets.
Vertical farming about to take off
Looking forward is beginning to mean looking up for the most plugged in farmers.
Robots lend a helping hand on the farm
Robots can do milking duties and free up the farmer to complete other jobs on the farm.
Big push for clean water
DairyNZ boss Tim Mackle believes the industry can lift its game.
Fernaig Farms fined for effluent discharge
Fernaig Farms have been fined for the second time in two years for discharging effluent
Quad bike deaths similar in Australia
A new study shows striking similarities in New Zealand and Australia quad bike deaths.
On the farm with the internet of things
Technology is changing the way farmers work, and saving time and money.
New centre to boost Kiwi farm genomics
Agricultural research will be boosted by a Massey University-led centre, launching today.
Kiwifruit export regulations set to change
Zespri planning a targeted share buyback and issue programme next year.
Jobs, health at risk from oyster thefts
Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.
Lamb exports fall after Chinese buyers stockpile supplies
Shipments for the month were 30,683 tonnes, down 11 per cent on the previous year.
Peters pledges to bring wool carpet back
National has "turned its back on wool", Winston Peters says.
Changing tastes a boost for Fonterra
Consumer attitudes towards fats and proteins are changing.
PM signals law change on land swaps
Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.
Property specialist's wagyu beef fraud bid
A registered valuer attempted to use fake AGM minutes to defraud a farming association.