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
New ZealandWhen your reputation's on the line - get it rightEvery dairy farmer will remember August 2013. They will recall it no matter which dairy processor they supply.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPad helps beat the puggingThe worry of cattle causing pugging damage was keeping sheep and beef farmers Grant and Christine West awake at night. Literally. So they decided to do something about it.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoor performance has to be handled correctlyPerformance reviews are a great way for employers to manage employee performance, ensure workers understand what is expected of them23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandJust like paradiseTe Puke's relationship with China is strengthening as Graeme Crossman prepares to profile the region at its largest agricultural fair next month.20 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHerd homes 'the future'Herd homes are under the spotlight as new guidelines are debated to protect cows from being "intensively farmed", as pigs and chickens are.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeeding the bee crowdAt this time of year there can be a shortage of quality forage for honeybees.30 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational cattle kill slowsDrought has had a delayed effect, writes Carmen Hall.28 Oct 05:00 PM