New ZealandCancer-sniffing canine to make public debutGumboots and raincoats the right attire for Fieldays this year.11 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAre live cattle exports a risk to NZ's image? Govt considers banAnimal welfare standards a "growing focus of consumers around the world".11 Jun 05:34 AM
PoliticsShane Jones: Farmers need towniesRegional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones tells farmers they can't go it alone.10 Jun 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStrong milk prices, so why are things grim in rural NZ?Farmer sentiment is failing despite prospects of a strong milk price for 2019/20.09 Jun 05:01 PM
OpinionEditorial: The end of the meat? Not impossible, just not likelyWe say: Meat substitutes are changing trends in West but global consumption still rising.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMeaty issue: NZ's place in a cow-disrupted futureIn a world seeing the rise of meatless meat, where does NZ's beef and lamb industry stand?08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoly Cow: Outrage from townies over plans to kill city cowsOutrage after inner city farm announced it would slaughter three cows.07 Jun 11:34 PM
New Zealand3-year-old dies in West Coast farm incidentThe preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.07 Jun 11:03 PM
AgribusinessFarmer seeks $210,000 compo after cattle disease bust-upThe farmer saw a contract for 1000 calves cancelled over concerns about the M.bovis.05 Jun 08:58 PM
KahuAward-winning young Māori farmer20 year-old Kristy Roa is winner of the 2019 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award.04 Jun 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in AucklandThe weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.04 Jun 07:33 AM
KahuKings of the Ahuwhenua TrophyEugene and Pania King of Kiriroa Station at Matawai won the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy.04 Jun 03:32 AM
New ZealandFather-of-three dies in farm accident"It's crazy how freak accidents can just happen": Friend of dead Twizel farm worker.02 Jun 01:58 AM
AgribusinessRustlers steal 320 sheep from one farmPolice are appealing for information on the theft.19 May 10:26 PM
EducationScholarship to help fund dairy researchRose Collis from Pahiatua has won a Freemasons' research scholarship worth $10,000.19 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandPloughmen from around South Island competePloughmen from around South Island compete. /ODTWatch18 May 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
EnvironmentNo longer 'crawling with possums'Nick Wadworth still recalls the battles his dad had with controlling possums — and TB15 May 10:28 PM
EnvironmentDairy farmers: We work hard on our bootprintOur farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously.15 May 10:23 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Where's the support for farmers battling Mycoplasma bovis?COMMENT: Critics say poor communication from MPI continues to cause anguish.13 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandWoman takes out South Island sheep dog trials for first timeThree women made up the top 7 in the zig zag competition which was also a first.10 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandAnimal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extraditionThe New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.09 May 03:47 AM
KahuAg Challenge opens satellite stable in MartonAg Challenge has opened a satellite campus in Marton.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Toothless', 'cruel' – lobby groups slam zero carbon billA number of different lobby groups have voiced their criticism of the zero carbon bill.08 May 05:06 AM
New ZealandFonterra's kind gesture life-changing for struggling familyFor 15 years Andrew Oliver has greeted the milk tanker at his front gate every evening.08 May 02:23 AM
AgribusinessTaihape farmer banned from owning animalsMPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.06 May 11:25 PM
KahuMāori Awards: The lowdown on two high achieversWe profile two of three young Māori dairy farmers recognised at the Ahuwhenua Awards.01 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandCattle escape from Auckland freezing works; shot deadThe incredi-bull sight shocked workers who could only watch as the cattle ran past.30 Apr 10:22 PM
EnvironmentFederated Farmers: Greens won't even talkJames Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.29 Apr 11:39 PM
AgribusinessFarmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programmeLobby group says timing could not be worse.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: The 10 biggest stories in farming over the past 25 yearsJamie Mackay looks back on a quarter of a century in radio.24 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandSwindler's second chance after prison timeA fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.18 Apr 03:00 AM
EnvironmentAgrecovery provides rural recycling boostFarmers and growers are making ever-increasing efforts to recycle plastics and chemicals.17 Apr 08:38 PM
EnvironmentMangapiko Stream coming cleanOnce too polluted to swim in, the Mangapiko Stream can now be enjoyed by all.15 Apr 11:00 PM
