Farmers failing to tag livestock
Tagging animals helps officials trace their movements in case of a major disease outbreak, but some farmers aren't doing their job.
Water tax no-go welcomed
Farmers don't know what to expect, but are pleased NZ First appears to have had its way.
China bid for Southland farm
A would-be Chinese buyer of a Southland farm could be stymied by a new government.
Zespri goes for Gold
The world can't get enough of SunGold kiwifruit, and orchard investors are banking on golden times.
Peter Jackson's new menu
Led by Sir Peter Jackson, New Zealand may become a force in the plant-based protein business.
Subsidising farmers not the answer
Farmers do not want subsidies to reduce the financial impact of including agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme.
'We've got the bull by the udder'
John King talks about the dangers of focusing on one goal to the exclusion of others.
Tractor Pull thrills
Modified tractors, the farming equivalent of boy racers, delighted spectators at Mystery Creek.
British back at Fieldays
The British were back at Fieldays for the first time in 17 years.
Bull named Noah for wet farmers
Elite bull Noah's semen is being discounted for Manawatū farmers hit by the rain.
Dairy genetics reduce nitrates
A genetics breakthrough is expected to save millions of kilograms of nitrate excreted onto dairy farms.
Sheep milking company grows
A new sheep milking farm is to be established by the Spring Sheep Milking Company near Cambridge.
Dairy genetics reduce nitrates
A genetics breakthrough is expected to save millions of kilograms of nitrate excreted onto dairy farms.
Farm fatalities fall
On the face of it fewer farmers are dying at work, but this year's bad weather may be playing a part.
Genomic breakthrough for forestry
In a world first, Scion scientists have completed a draft assembly of the radiata pine genome.
Mooring genius leads the world
Mike Baker decided to do something about the failures and damage to the seabed from heavy chain moorings.
Taking stock of genomic tools
Genomic tools can be helpful to secure the future of New Zealand seafood, says a Nelson scientist.
Family fun on farm
A Central Hawke's Bay farming family has fenced, leased and worked its way to farm ownership.
Tractors to go in rural school auction
Kiwitea School is holding a Trade Me type auction for items as big as tractors.
Pilot project inspires full farm review
An East Otago sheep and beef farming family are making big gains just 2½ years into a seven-year programme to lift their performance.
Sheep milking company grows
A new sheep milking farm is to be established by the Spring Sheep Milking Company near Cambridge.
Top precision ag experts meet
Hamilton is hosting an international conference for precision agriculture experts.
Shearing shed gutted
Fire crews forced to cut holes in side of wool shed to extinguish "well involved" fire near Geraldine on Monday night.
Forest researchers high flyers
Forestry researchers have recognised their high flyers with six awards,
Precision agriculture's time arrives
Farms will soon carry biodegradable fingernail-sized sensors.
Top precision ag experts meet
Hamilton is hosting an international conference for precision agriculture experts.
Stronger ag training from merger
Stronger agricultural training lies ahead from combining Lincoln's Telford Division with the Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre.
Farm and manor for sale
An "immaculate" Banks Peninsula farm is up for sale after 174 years with one Canterbury family.
Protecting Maori food sources
Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere has huge significance for Ngāi Tahu as a place to gather food, but it's seriously polluted.
Research revives dry aging of meat
Dry aging meat concentrates the flavour. Rob Tipa reports on a scientist who is working on an electrifying new aspect.
New tech to measure pastures
With drones, satellites and aerial surveying used for crop monitoring, why not measure pasture from the skies?
Mānuka joins water battle
Planting mānuka could reduce the impacts of farming on waterways, research shows.
Cromwell winemaker wins business award
Cromwell winemaker Debra Cruickshank is proof women living rurally can have award-winning business success.
Get the cigars out - it's a lamb
A midwifery pair of blokes on bikes sometimes have to call for the "lambulance''.
The story of NZ sheep farming being told in Brazil
Eight years ago, a young Brazilian woman with no farming background decided she wanted to work on a New Zealand sheep farm. Now she’s doing a master’s degree in sheep genetics. Kate Taylor finds out her story.
SkyCity joins worldwide trend
SkyCity ventures into esports and will build a broadcast studio, as it announces a slump in profit.
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