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Supplies land in tiny cut-off community

Emergency supplies have finally landed in a cut-off community just 22km north of Kaikoura.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Waverley A&P captures charm of bygone days

The Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.

Fonterra lifts payout by 75c

Fonterra has raised its forecast payout to farmers by 75c per kilogram of milksolids as production dwindles.

Watch NZH Focus: Federated Farmers on quake impact

Bernadine Oliver-Kerby talks to Katie Milne from Federated Farmers about how the Kaikoura earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have affected livestock, milk production, the farmers and their families.

'Virtual farmy army' offer farmers support

Federated Farmers is assembling a "virtual farmy army" to support North Canterbury farmers hammered by this week's earthquakes.

'How I made $1 million in 24 hours'

Here's how Australian pharmacist Danielle Di Pilla is making millions selling her goat soap around the world.

Fonterra loses bid to overturn court ruling

Fonterra Cooperative Group has lost its bid to overturn a High Court ruling against inferior terms offered to the suppliers of the failed New Zealand Dairies Ltd business in South Canterbury.

Milk collection in doubt after quakes

Some dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.

Mercy mission sparks rural quake effort

A mercy mission into rural quake-hit Marlborough has led to donations for farming communities and offers of help.

Rich-listers give $200,000 to National Party

Property and farming rich listers are among those who have made big donations to National over the past year.

How green are your greens?

Vegetarians have often argued that their diet is more environmentally friendly, but a carbon footprint study reveals how friendly our food really is.

Editorial: Saudi sheep deal leaves bitter taste

Not many Kiwis may be satisfied by the Auditor General's report into the propriety of the Government's gift of a sheep-breeding establishment to a breeder in Saudi Arabia.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Farmers tackle meth in the workplace

Federated Farmers is urging farmers to tackle the issue of methamphetamine in the workplace. Experts say new Health and Safety regulations mean employers are now legally obligated to take steps to mitigate the risk. Made with funding from NZ On AIr

Thai mourners shun Kiwi avocados

The death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.

Milk price at highest point in 2 years

Economists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.

Footage of mistreatment of cow emerges

Distressing footage of a cow being suspended from a tractor by hip clamps has been released by Farmwatch.

Dairy prices surge at latest auction

At the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.

Path of destruction and dim-wittedness

COMMENT: Think of your least favourite ministry then multiply it by a thousand. That's roughly how much I despise the Ministry for Primary Industries.