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OPINION: The watermelon party (AKA the Greens) try to portray themselves as an upright, self-righteous, caring bunch of woke, bicycle-riding socialists, free of even the smallest venial sin.

Strong buyer interest in Fonterra's consumer business

Fonterra says it has received “a high volume of interest” from potential buyers for its consumer and associated businesses.

Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO

The director-general of the FAO says it's time to bridge the digital gap in rural areas.

The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.

Politicians, farmers butt heads, raising $300k

The rugby and netball games, organised by Federated Farmers, were played at the famous Ngatapa Sports Club in memory of the late Parekura Horomia.

When farmers and politicians clash, good things can also happen.

ASB and Pāmu partner to future-proof businesses

Pāmu CE Mark Leslie, ASB General Manager Rural Banking Aidan Gent and Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson at Pāmu farm Aratiatia Station where the Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme will be based.

ASB and Pāmu are joining forces with a new Sustainable Progress Initiatives programme designed to accelerate industry-good projects with social and environmental benefits for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.

Helping keep a spring in dairy farmers' steps

The Easy-Entry Calf Trailer Gate being towed on farm.

As calving season approaches, so too does the increased risk of sprain and strain injuries for dairy farmers.

Finalists named for Primary Industries awards

One of the country’s top trade officials, a respected farmer and orchardist and a radio presenter are in the running for the 2024 Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand's Primary Industries award.

Election most important for British farming - NFU

National Farmers' Union president Tom Bradshaw. Photo Credit: National Farmers' Union.

As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.

'Stand stock' before Moving Day

Moving Day for stock starts from 1 June and continues for several weeks.

Southern dairy farmers are being reminded to undertake best practices to safeguard water quality and transport safety when the annual stock Moving Day begins shortly.

Research highlights struggle for good health outcomes in rural areas

Dr Fiona Bolden, chair of Hauora Taiwhenua.

According to Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network’s Rural Health New Zealand Snapshot 2024, those in rural areas have poorer health outcomes than those in urban areas.