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'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm Plans

Groundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.

Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director

Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.

Busy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investor

Big planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.

Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting

There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.

'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmland

OPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.

'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fences

Through the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.

Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird

Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.

Cattle thieves take more than 50 cows from South Auckland farm

Glenbrook farmer says all the stolen animals could sell for a price 'in the six figures'.

Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects

Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.

'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony

Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.

What will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar toll

Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.

Export numbers confirm slump in Chinese demand for dairy

New data confirms headwinds for Kiwi exports.

New berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO season

Strawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.

Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards

“There is quite a lot of work involved."

Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result

Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.

'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows

Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.

Sour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitration

A2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.

Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides

The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.