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Cultivars basis for change

Zespri 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.

Kokako given a fighting chance

A small population of endangered kokako in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest has the potential to become one of the largest in New Zealand.

High fibre gives calves great start

What has traditionally been problematic terrain on which to graze newly weaned calves has proven no challenge for calves raised on a Rerewhakaaitu dairy farm.

Sheep and beef profits set to rise

Northland sheep and beef farm returns are forecast to increase to an average profit before tax of $92,900 for the 2013/14 season.

This is the lifestyle

Jamie Luman and his fiancee Ricki Smith are living their dream with highlights streamed on to Facebook.

Rural waste under the microscope

Farmers in the Bay of Plenty region will be asked to help develop a picture of how rural waste is created and its disposal.

Fall survivor 'lucky to be alive'

An Auckland man who fell 40 metres down a remote bluff into the Whanganui River on Thursday is lucky to be alive, his wife says.

Kiwifruit copper trial gets funds

A 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.

Imports grow industry

Workers imported from Pacific islands to provide labour for the fruit harvest in New Zealand orchards have started heading home.

Girls' college offers affordable education

School cost a balancing act

Growth speed-up likely

Westpac is forecasting the cash rate to increase by almost 3 percentage points by the end of 2016.

Why send your kids to boarding school

Quality not quantity guideline for supplements

The relentless pursuit to increase production on the farm is becoming more difficult every season.

Wool Levy can optimise industry

The beauty of surveys

Cyclone Lusi the old wind bag

Code for calf slaughter

The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Nawac) is consulting the industry and general public on the management of unwanted calves on farm.