New ZealandA & P show struggles to attract entriesThe prestige of winning a livestock ribbon at the A & P Show has lost its appeal as associations struggle to attract exhibitors.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoubts over meaning of dairy dataMilk urea (MU) values are now supplied to New Zealand dairy farmers and there is conflicting information in the industry about what the values mean.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHail leaves trail of woe for orchardistsSome orchards between Napier and Hastings are counting large losses after a hail storm swept through the area a week before Christmas.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRipe for new marketsHow has the growing period been in regards to the size of fruit and yield? And what has affected this?30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrial periods can prove tricky for employersEmploying someone is a big commitment. Many responsibilities come with it and conversely an employer places a lot of reliance and faith in the employee.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuccesses in rates battleEarly each year, Federated Farmers doubles its efforts to contain farm rates through submissions on district and regional council annual plans.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandContract rearing needs trustThe issue of contract dairy heifer rearing is always topical as some farmers don't fancy trusting someone else with their heifers.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn-the-job training vital for industryAbout 3000 more people begin work in agriculture industry annually to replace those leaving.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis reluctant to join dairy workforceThe number of migrant dairy workers coming to New Zealand is on the rise.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree vie for award's top spotA Northland woman among three finalists for the 2014 Dairy Woman of the Year Award is helping train other women to take on leadership roles in agricultural organisations.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural post lobby gets stamp of successFederated Farmers has successfully lobbied for rural delivery runs, now six days a week but reducing to five days in July next year.27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSustainable success storyRiparian plan helps dairy station triumph, discovers Carmen Hall.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant hire simplifiedFederated Farmers has put together a one-stop-shop to help dairy farmers navigate Immigration New Zealand's work visa and permanent residency processes.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSheep disease limited as breeding improvesNew Zealand's largest red meat genetics company is testing more sheep than ever in an effort to reduce the spread of facial eczema.21 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew future awaits old farm damsHawke's Bay farmer and former regional councillor Ewan McGregor is hoping to gather further national support for his "vision" to turn old farm dams into small wetlands.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Rural Women head to build visibilityKaharoa's Wendy McGowan has been elected as the new national president of Rural Women New Zealand.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChina's importance risesCarmen Hall spoke to its chief economist, Andrew Burtt, about developments11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFate lies in labour forceThe kiwifruit industry is destined to face increasing shortages of reliable, skilled labour.09 Dec 05:00 PM