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OPINION: Our hearts go out to the farmers and rural communities in Southland and Otago who are battling an onslaught of adverse weather.

OPINION: Rural New Zealand has been taking some very big hits of late. The latest of these, the closure of Alliance’s Smithfield plant at Timaru, is yet another blow for the heartland – the engine room of the economy.

OPINION: Fonterra deserves a pat on the back for delivering another solid set of financial results.

OPINION: The plan for this editorial was to applaud the collaborative spirit of New Zealand wine, which was in full force at Altogether Unique 2024.

OPINION: Putting more lamb on Kiwi dinner plates is one way to boost returns to farmers.

OPINION: While dairy farmers were busy milking cows last Wednesday morning, 150 leaders and stakeholders of the industry gathered at Parliament over breakfast to celebrate their achievements.

OPINION: Common sense has prevailed.

OPINION: There's growing confidence that dairy prices are firming up.

OPINION: Finally we have a government that is brave enough to tackle the big banks on how they treat their rural clientele.

OPINION: Last year, Federated Farmers wrote to all political parties seeking support for reforming genetically modified technology rules.