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'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break

Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.

Shearer from Tararua smashes record: first woman in the world to shear 700 sheep

'We haven’t seen the last of these girls yet.'

'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station

New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.

New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles

'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.

'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land error

Fifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.

Cattle mustering on the Nolan farm

Mustering in the remote and beautiful Cascade Valley in South Westland can come with its challenges. Video / Otago Daily Times

The ‘triple minority’ helping thousands of Sri Lankans out of poverty – with NZ’s help

'When the war ended, the entire social structure changed because many of the men died.'

Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students

Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.

What makes a world record shearer?

What makes a world record shearer? A look inside the shed with Megan and Hannah. Video / Olivia Caldwell

One family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridor

Beautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.

Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand

Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.

a2′s big China challenges

'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.

From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'

Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.

‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applications

Farming tech used in various applications.

Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing

Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.

Rising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farms

Scientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.

'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle

Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.

Show Day: When country comes to town

NZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.