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Farmer-led charity Meat the Need has expanded its offerings, following a new partnership.

A review into the Wairoa flooding event on 26 June 2024 has found the flood was caused by a combination of factors leading to the river backing up and overflowing.

Farmers are overjoyed to see a halt to freshwater farm plans put in place by the previous government.

Moves are underway for farmers and Māori in Southland to try and resolve and get clarity over what appears to be a controversial section of the proposed Gore District Plan.

Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus at two South Australian growing properties.

Sir Lockwood Smith is full of praise for the efficiency of the sheep industry, saying they have done a great job over the years.

Synlait is hoping that its proposed recapitalisation plan will help retain its spooked farmer supplier base.

Red meat farmers are in "a slightly better place" than they were a year ago, according to Beef+Lamb NZ chief economist Andrew Burtt.

The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this year's Christchurch Show.

Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.