New Zealand'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the upThe 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.29 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandFeds talks farm salaries on The CountryPhil Duncan, Richard McIntyre, Andrew Douglas, Blair McClean, Jane Hunter, M Simpson.29 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandStock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reformFederated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.22 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandThe Country: How work visa changes will affect farmersRichard McIntyre, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Kevin Barrett, Barry Soper.19 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandFarmers hanging out for rainWeight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light18 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandThe future of sheep and beef farming on The CountryToby Williams, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Nick White, Simon White.18 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farmThe farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.18 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Positive first step': Fed Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest ratesThe federation has wanted an independent inquiry into rural banking since September.09 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Cautious optimism': Farm confidence recovers from record lows'It’s good to see the first improvement in farmer confidence for quite some time now.'11 Mar 12:45 AM
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 Zealand'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export banStrategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.23 Jan 08:47 PM
New Zealand'It’s pretty dry': Rain forecast brings hope to farmersFarmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.22 Jan 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."17 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandCouple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."12 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
New ZealandHarm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSolar farming interest increasesBut it's also a controversial option.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reformThere is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsFed Farmers president Andrew Hoggard running for Act Party in RangitīkeiHoggard joined the party about four years ago, also making a donation around that time.09 May 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWarning as milk production and number of cows declineThe smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back betterHui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.09 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandForestry’s uncertain future on the East CoastRecent storms have filled debris across roads and into water. Who will clean it up?20 Feb 06:05 PM
New ZealandExclusive poll reveals how divided we feel – and what we can agree onNew poll shows sense of division – and signs of unity – among Kiwis.01 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandSolar energy: Future of farming may be paddocks of solar panelsTranspower says solar farms will be a big part of the country's future.21 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandBoy-racer aftermath: Man 'feared for life' as irate farmer pointed gun at himThe farmer was angry about boy racer activity. But the victim had nothing to do with.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A true hero': Banks Peninsula farmer awarded for help after floodNorth Canterbury Federated Farmers gave George Masefield an Outstanding Service Award.25 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill Singapore's Olam get enough milk for its new plant?Latest dairy manufacturing entrant will need to get out its cheque book.18 May 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower cuts: Farmers can't milk cows, orchards damaged by windsPowerco cannot say when they can reconnect power to thousands of customers.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewedFarming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.03 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandFlood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."04 Oct 08:30 PM
