May 10, 2024
Water is the No 1 thing on growers’ minds
Investment in water access and storage is critical to maintain a thriving horticulture sector.
May 10, 2024
Best of both: from cows to Cabernet
Born and bred on a dairy farm, a Whakatāne farmer married one passion with another and bought a vineyard.
May 10, 2024
Rhinos more than ready to shake the pitch
More than 40 golden oldies sign up to take on English farmer tourists at storied Glenmark-Cheviot club.
May 10, 2024
SFF lands a big one with Boulton
New CEO Dan Boulton is no stranger to the primary sector, having held key roles at Sealord, reports Neal Wallace.
May 10, 2024
Market’s message is crystal clear
It’s neither an agenda nor an outlier: the market cares about sustainability, writes Bryan Gibson.
May 10, 2024
Small province draws a big crowd at farmers’ AGM
Farmers flock to Ruapehu Federated Farmers AGM seeking connection and support amid tough season, discussing rural challenges.
May 10, 2024
Gas and dollars at odds in regen ag
A survey raises uncomfortable questions about profitability and carbon footprints in a comparison of farm systems.
May 10, 2024
Advocacy groups unite under one roof
Fieldays’ Rural Advocacy Hub: Uniting Farmers for Change.
May 10, 2024
New software to the rescue on admin burden
Programmers launch tools and tricks to help wade through the red tape of running a farm.
May 10, 2024
At these rates farmers will soon be going broke
Property taxes are being distorted by factors that bear no relation to the actual value of the land, says Alan Emerson.