Leanne Norman: Rat bait poisoning common in dogs
By far the most common poisoning we see in dogs is due to rat bait.
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Fieldays makes progress on sustainability
Fieldays has a responsibility to be leading in event sustainability
Iconic competition turns 50 next year
FMG Young Farmer of the Year is celebrating the the start of the 50th contest season.
Dairy sector challenge: target the right people for our rural workforce
The dairy sector is calling for a future Government to lead a strong workforce strategy
Cambridge farmers incorporate maize
The 2008 drought led Jenny Buckley and Dave van den Beuken to grow Pioneer maize
Civil Defence warning: Be prepared for disasters
Getting accustomed to Civil Defence planning and preparedness should be a farm priority
Fieldays creates record boost to economy
The Fieldays 2017 Economic Impact Report was released this month
Genetics programme new tool to improve breed
Holstein Friesian New Zealand and CRV Ambreed have announced the latest genetics tool.
Dog Agility champs coming to Kihikihi
Kihikihi will play host to the largest dog agility event every held in New Zealand
Waikato River Authority increases funding for river projects
Waikato River Authority has increased funds available for restoration of river catchments
Te Awamutu student awarded scholarship grant
Travis Henderson has received a $1000 scholarship from Rural Women NZ.
Bala Tikkisetty: Plan before you fertilise
MetService is already describing 2017 as "the year it didn't stop raining"
Waikato wines up with the best
Waikato Winery Vilagrad took home three awards in the recent NZ International Wine Show
Family believes dogs stolen from backyard
A Paterangi family is searching for answers after their two beloved dogs disappeared.
Menzshed passes on practical skills
Men and boys bonded over billy carts when a holiday programme teamed up with Menzshed
Quest to return WWI wallet to German family
German officer saved Kiwi soldier's life, then gave him his wallet. Can it be returned?
Creating dream jobs
Two local men are among 10 aspiring Kiwi beekeepers creating sweet careers.
Effluent Expo attracts the crowds
Nearly 40 exhibitors, with more expected, have been confirmed for the latest Effluent Expo
DairyNZ voting packs on way
Voter packs are on their way to levy paying dairy farmers for the DairyNZ election.
Celebration of youth in Te Awamutu
The kapa haka Festival filled the ASB Stadium with performance, pride and passion.
Te Awamutu: Stop feeding ducks in Memorial Park
The huge duck numbers have created concerns around pollution and public health.
Te Awamutu women open yoga studio
Zen Yoga will include the use of essential oils - a practice that makes the studio unique.
A bacteria revolution
A new Lincoln Agritech research programme will find ways to use natural bacteria
Purpose built wharekura coming to Te Awamutu
The Ministry of Education has announced development of a new purpose-built wharekura
Secondary School netball finals highly contested
Results of the Montana Catering Secondary Schools Championship netball competition.
Acting in the family for Te Awamutu mother and son
Waimihi and Mahutonga act in the series of eight short films centred around a boy's tangi.
Leading dairy women sought
DWN is calling for nominations for their 2018 Dairy Community Leadership Award.
Sector not prepared for technical disruption
Few farmers are preparing for technical disruption
Federated Farmers: Answers needed before election day
Voters are still in the dark about what taxes they might be hit with if Labour wins
Waiheke Island entrant wins young viticulturist of year title
Tim Adams has taken out the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017 title
Event organiser keen to give-it-a-go
Plans to find the 2018 FMG Young Farmer of the Year champion are already underway.
Working to protect bee population
Agricultural organisations are working together to promote bee safety.
College club supported
Te Awamutu College's new student led Young Farmers club has received a $1000 boost