A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
New Zealand has the rare opportunity to participate in discussions which will contribute to the health of farm animals.
The heat is being turned up under bobby calf welfare.
Farmers are being urged to do their homework and look for hard data before buying grass seed, to ensure they make the correct choice.
The 2016 New Zealand Dairy Awards is entering its business phase with the announcement of regional winners.
Three leading dairy farmers have told Rural News a back-to-basics approach is the best way to manage the present dairy crisis.
Westland Milk Products boss Rod Quin is leaving the company later this year.
Mount Cook Station has been sold to a local couple who intend to farm it themselves.
A new strain of virus could help New Zealand farmers slash rabbit numbers by up to 30%, says Landcare Research.
New Zealand First says Italy and Hungary are breaking European ranks over Russian sanctions.
Dairy farmers Neil and Glenda Gray are ready to swap the paddock for the tarmac as they prepare for the Farmstrong Fit4Farming Cycle Tour.
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Ngai Tahu Farms Ltd chief executive Andrew Priest says all farmers should be embracing and adopting the sustainability measures his organisation is committed to.
The deer industry hopes its good prices will stem the decline of the national deer herd and even cause a slight increase, Deer Industry NZ chief executive Dan Coup says.
With SUV sales increasing by 20% in 2015 over 2014 it's no surprise to see Toyota NZ increase its offering from six to seven models with the arrival of the new Fortuner.
Facing criticism on the deal for dairy in particular, Trade Minister Todd McClay said TPP is a free trade agreement in that it frees up trade.
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