New ZealandDairying future in reliable handsPeople may be surprised to learn how much dairy farmers are investing to protect the environment, says a University of Waikato masters student.25 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTiny ideas that grew ...Two businesses that started in backyard sheds showcased their success at the National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek last week.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCheap land lures southernersLow-priced Northland dairy farms are luring buyers seeking bargains, according to Bayleys Real Estate.14 Jun 05:48 PM
New ZealandTasman nations unite on disease preventionNew Zealand and Australia will work together to prepare for an unlikely outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in either country.11 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCultivars basis for changeZespri and the Government have invested more than $15 million over the past three years in a kiwifruit breeding project that may shape the future of the industry.09 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandKokako given a fighting chanceA small population of endangered kokako in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest has the potential to become one of the largest in New Zealand.07 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHigh fibre gives calves great startWhat has traditionally been problematic terrain on which to graze newly weaned calves has proven no challenge for calves raised on a Rerewhakaaitu dairy farm.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSheep and beef profits set to riseNorthland sheep and beef farm returns are forecast to increase to an average profit before tax of $92,900 for the 2013/14 season.21 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandThis is the lifestyleJamie Luman and his fiancee Ricki Smith are living their dream with highlights streamed on to Facebook.19 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit copper trial gets fundsA Bay of Plenty project designed to make the most of copper to control Psa in kiwifruit has received a boost of more than $500,000 from the Government.14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandImports grow industryWorkers imported from Pacific islands to provide labour for the fruit harvest in New Zealand orchards have started heading home.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPassion thrives for fruit cropPassionfruit growers have increased production despite facing black leg - which has been likened to Psa.10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMums face up to realityA Canterbury mum is using the power of social media to connect women in rural areas, from the Chatham Islands to Northland.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrones hover on country landscapeThe potential uses and benefits of the remote piloted aircraft systems known as drones are quite amazing.03 May 06:00 PM