New ZealandFishermen urge ban on cattle in riversEvidence showing cattle getting into rivers and anecdotal stories of animals being slaughtered next to streams have renewed calls for the introduction of a bylaw to exclude stock from Hawkes Bay's waterways.06 Jan 09:00 PM
AgribusinessDrive to clean up earns scholarshipNatasha King has already written her own obituary. Although it was only part of a management course run by her employer, Meridian Energy.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandA warning for poachersPoachers and stock rustlers are being warned by Federated Farmers to find a different line of work.06 Jan 05:55 AM
OpinionBruce Wills: Farmers passionate about water and the futureAs 2012 draws to a close there is no such thing as the "good old days" when it comes to water use in town or country.26 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra share scheme wins seal of approvalFonterra's Trading Among Farmers (TAF) share trading scheme received its final, albeit retrospective, seal of approval at the annual meeting yesterday.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCar crash kills more than 20 stray sheepMore than 20 sheep were killed after a car ploughed into a stray flock northeast of Wairoa.16 Dec 09:36 PM
AgribusinessMilk production soars 11.3pcNew Zealand's milk production leaped 11.3 per cent last season, the most productive on record.25 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessGovt hints at charges for waterFarmers, industries and other large users may be charged for water under a new policy being developed, Finance Minister Bill English has indicated.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Million-dollar rain' helps Hawke's Bay farms"Million-dollar rain" was how Hawke's Bay Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills described yesterday's downpours which swept the region.13 Nov 10:53 PM
AgribusinessFonterra completes five-farm 'hub' in ChinaFonterra has signed an agreement to develop two more large-scale dairy farms in China.02 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Sadistic' sheep attacks in SouthlandSouthland police are on the hunt for whoever was responsible for an attack on sheep and lambs that can only be described as sadistic.16 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandCulling cows for cancerIt's a fundraising scheme like no udder - a Waikato Lions club is asking for money from cull cows to raise funds for a Hamilton cancer facility.08 Oct 08:14 PM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced for starving cowsA West Coast farmer has been sentenced to community service after 60 cattle were found dead and dying.27 Sep 07:40 AM
