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Adapt or die!

Farmers are being warned that they need to adapt to consumer-led change or risk going out of business.

Clean-up taskforce activated in flooded regions

Enhanced Taskforce Green has been activated in response to recent flooding in the Tairāwhiti and Wairoa regions.

The Government has activated Enhanced Taskforce Green (EFTG) in response to flooding in the Tairāwhiti and Wairoa regions.

Bridging the divide between the health sector and rural NZ

World Health Day brings an opportunity to reflect on the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing healthcare, infrastructure, and services essential to their overall wellness.

Those who don’t know Southland could be excused for not understanding that the province is in the midst of a drought, according local farmer Dean Rabbidge who is also Federated Farmers local Meat and Wool chair.

Agrichemical dangers addressed with New Zealand-first technology

The health of agricultural workers exposed to harmful airborne chemicals is in the spotlight, with one company introducing New Zealand-first technology to limit exposure and help meet the need for increased protection.

Pig farmers: Have your say on proposed biosecurity agreement

NZPork incoming chief executive Brent Kleiss.

New Zealand pig farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal to sign an agreement with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to help protect the sector in the event of a biosecurity incursion.

Storm challenges Māori farms

The recent storm in the Gisborne area have disproportionately impacted Māori farms.

The recent storm on the East Coast has disproportionally affected Māori farms in the region.

East Coast flood chaos

Damage caused to hill country by flooding on the East Coast.

Farmers on the East Coast are busy trying to get out on their farms and assess and repair the damage caused by the recent storm event.

Almonds a high-value nut to crack

Plant & Food Research is beginning a feasibility study for sustainable almond growing in Hawke's Bay.

Another ‘nutty’ idea could lead to a brand-new almond industry in New Zealand.

Beekeepers to swarm to Christchurch for Apiculture NZ Conference

Apiculture NZ will host its 2022 Conference and Trade Exhibition in Christchurch in June.

Beekeepers, honey producers and others from across the apiculture industry will gather at Christchurch’s new convention centre on Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July for the 2022 Apiculture New Zealand Conference and Trade Exhibition.