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
New ZealandFarmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinatedRobyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.03 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeather du Plessis-Allan: Our lack of action on Covid to blame for LOTR snubOPINION: How much longer can Cabinet ignore the fact we're losing our competitive edge?14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOnline 'storm chasers' deny allegations they over-hype weather eventsThey say storm-chasers talk the events up to be cataclysmic when they're not.10 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmersThe bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.02 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessExplainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's waterNZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.27 Jul 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe Government move farmers are happy withUp to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.16 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandHopes Howl of Protest will strike right noteNationwide protest against government regulations to hit towns across NZ.15 Jul 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinessman ditched by bank for being debt-free'A bank may decide to withdraw products and services for commercial reasons.'08 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuSNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi plannedNorthlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers 'put lives on line' to rescue trapped animalsFarmers urged to take extreme care and put their own safety first.30 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
Environment'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policyFNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland councilNorthlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Climate change plan - emissions impossible for farmers?Agriculture groups say Climate Change Commission too optimistic on potential for cuts.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironment'Modest' improvement to water quality from plan changeAbout 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.13 Apr 05:00 PM
