Anglers, catchment work to restore spawning stream
Alpha Burn Station also pitches in for Wānaka native restoration project.
Tireless champion of wetlands honoured
Dr Beverley Clarkson receives University of Waikato medal.
Pāmu launches Apprenticeship Scheme with a difference
Two-year scheme will also house school leavers and impart life skills to them.
Daisy Labs’ GMO dairy gets nod via EPA fast track
Process managed under authority’s two-week rapid assessment pathway.
Dumped SunGold fruit to fuel Europe
About $34m worth of kiwifruit destined for biofuel after shipping holds were contaminated with mice.
More emergency repairs may fall on ratepayers
NZTA’s proposal may shift more storm recovery costs onto ratepayers.
Pāmu launches Apprenticeship Scheme with a difference
Two-year scheme will also house school leavers and impart life skills to them.
Mystery Creek is calling as Fieldays enters its 56th year
While organisers are well aware of the economic conditions people are facing, he is also upbeat about the outlook of the annual event.
Winter’s bane – but where’s the rain?
We are now in the darkest three months of the year, writes Phil Duncan.
It’s all about the value chain, DINZ conference told
Significant opportunities ahead for the industry, says Mandy Bell.
Dumped SunGold fruit to fuel Europe
About $34m worth of kiwifruit destined for biofuel after shipping holds were contaminated with mice.
Prices cull NZ sheep flocks organically
Weak mutton and lamb prices are flowing through to low returns for breeding ewes and store lambs.
ANALYSIS: Fonterra drops bombshell on consumer arm
Latest move is more a revolution than a review, says Hugh Stringleman.
Fonterra weighs anchor on brands
Co-op announces intention to divest itself of consumer brands in major shake-up.
Anglers, catchment work to restore spawning stream
Alpha Burn Station also pitches in for Wānaka native restoration project.
Getting more bang for your fertiliser buck
Federated Farmers help farmers stretch their fertiliser budget through the Fertiliser Quality Council.
Stations feel pointy end of water regs
‘Sensitive lakes’ area of Ashburton high country the scene of much farmer frustration, big day out hears.
Breeding will out for young ram farmer
Kristina Illston of Minda Hill Genetics spread her wings for a few years but she always heard Taihape calling.
More emergency repairs may fall on ratepayers
NZTA’s proposal may shift more storm recovery costs onto ratepayers.
Prove us wrong on water data, says ECan councillor
Councillor acknowledges a lack of rural perspective and farmers’ role in finding water management solutions.
Road programme tailored to regions launched
Roads of Regional Significance aims to improve connections between and within regions.
Figures show MfE staff numbers ballooning
‘Substantial programmes’ required the personnel, spokesperson says of 39% increase over less than four years.
Daisy Labs’ GMO dairy gets nod via EPA fast track
Process managed under authority’s two-week rapid assessment pathway.
Lodestone Energy’s second solar farm powers up
With two farms completed, third farm in Waiotahe is on track to be generating by the end of the year.
New software to the rescue on admin burden
Programmers launch tools and tricks to help wade through the red tape of running a farm.
Alarm bells in rural NZ as landline service rings off
Chorus knows it needs to win rural hearts and minds in copper’s wake.
Tireless champion of wetlands honoured
Dr Beverley Clarkson receives University of Waikato medal.
Ruralco rolls out rugby legend for shareholders
Former All Blacks manager Darren Shand shares Winning Teams strategy.
Transparency and traceability key to high-end sales
Industry leader Rob Hewett says proving provenance is vital if NZ farmers are to draw the high-value consumers who increase farmgate returns.
Angus Australia teen tours NZ beef industry
The Trans Tasman Exchange recipient for 2024 is Charlie Raff from Tasmania.
Securing a place in the sun
Solar farms appear to be taking off, but it can be a relatively slow and expensive process to host one, says Gerald Piddock.
The cost of a free lunch
Government cost cutting can sometimes come at too high a price, says Daniel Eb.
A potent force for good behind the scenes
The Meat Board may not make headlines but it’s doing great work serving its industry, says chair Kate Acland.
High time regional councils were reined in
There is no use in central government giving tax cuts when local government takes more from us, says Alan Emerson.