New ZealandWhy watermelons are cheaper right nowAre you eating the whole melon? Here's why you should eat the rind.19 Feb 08:15 PM
AgribusinessPāmu Farms takes hit from dairy slump, Cyclone GabrielleThe state-owned enterprise has improved it full-year forecast.19 Feb 04:18 AM
New Zealand'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announcedPleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.19 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPGG Wrightson boardroom struggle escalatesPGG Wrightson said it was in the company's best interests to have an NZ-based chair.18 Feb 10:51 PM
New ZealandRoundabout grass mown down by vigilante hay balerLong grass is being turned into hay on a busy Bay of Plenty roundabout.18 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armywormHighly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.18 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandWhy this student wants to future-proof farms against natural disasters“Finding different ways to diversify will ensure we can keep farming into the future.”17 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandTackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.16 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandCanada breaching CPTPP costs NZ dairy an estimated $120mDCANZ says financial losses as a result of Canada breaching the CPTPP continue to grow.15 Feb 08:44 PM
New Zealand'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field DaysLuxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.14 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandMark National Lamb Day with shawarma lamb salad recipeThis delicious Mediterranean dish has nuanced flavours and hearty ingredients.14 Feb 05:30 PM
New Zealand'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'14 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthFarming research: Great - what do we do with it?OPINION: Few reviews give insights that farmers can use.13 Feb 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers in their 70s keep shearing competition aliveRalph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not as efficient': Meat processing delays on the cardsFarmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.12 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand'More vulnerable now': Flood risk worry for grower after Cyclone Gabrielle'My father set up this business about 50 years ago and we’re starting from the bottom.'12 Feb 10:02 PM
New Zealand'They just swerved around': The whistler who saved a herd of swimming cows'I was calling them out of sheer panic. They started coming towards my voice.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tablesClifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
AgribusinessFonterra lifts 2024 milk price forecastCEO Hurrell says Fonterra is well placed to weather geopolitical uncertainty.11 Feb 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Pretty simple': Horticulture business trials electric harvesterLeaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.11 Feb 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'10 Feb 10:10 PM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamedThe former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.09 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battleBut Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.09 Feb 02:20 AM
WorldThousands of Spanish farmers stage tractor protestDemonstrations expected to continue over the coming weeks with a major protest in Madrid.08 Feb 09:12 PM
New Zealand$30k boost for primary industry advisory sectorGovt wants to ensure "we make farming an attractive career option for young people again".08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay in brief: 12 hour DJ set to promote good mental healthDJ Sneeky will play an epic 12-hour set at Live like a Lotus event in Hastings.08 Feb 02:18 AM
New ZealandSeventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland SmithThe win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHigher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auctionWhat was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?07 Feb 02:03 AM
OpinionTrends point to alternative foods over traditional agricultureOpinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.06 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandResearch shows farmers' main concern for the next decade'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'06 Feb 08:10 PM
