Fonterra lifts price to farmers
Farmers received a welcome surprise this morning as Fonterra raised its farmgate forecast.
Infected cows must go
The 150 stricken cattle on a South Canterbury farm should be put down to contain the contagious disease, MP says.
Fitness, calving, a wilful child
Louise Giltrap is coping well with a new health regime the physical and mental demands of calving and a wilful daughter.
Farm pigs' 'life of misery'
Animal rights group says footage shows crates are cruel, researcher says they save piglets.
Plastic infests our fisheries
They're fish you can buy from your local fish market and most of them have eaten plastic, research suggests.
Fitness, calving and a wilful child
Louise Giltrap is coping well with a new health regime the physical and mental demands of calving and a wilful daughter.
When will the rain ever stop?
The cows may need snorkels when they leave the milking shed if the wet weather continues, says Marc Gascoigne.
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.
Fodder beet costs could be cut
2:45 PM Farmers could save thousands by reducing fertiliser use on fodder beet crops, researchers say.
Farmers to benefit from heaviest bull calf
Farmers are being asked to enter their heaviest bull calf to raise money for rural support.
Fonterra lifts price to farmers
Farmers received a welcome surprise this morning as Fonterra raised its farmgate forecast.
Preventing burnout during calving
Calving is one of the busiest times of year on farm, but it's one of my favourites.
Farmers ‘heartened’ by water quality improvements
Dairy farmers have been working to improve water quality, but many often don't get to see the results of their efforts away from their farms and downstream.
Plastic infests our fisheries
They're fish you can buy from your local fish market and most of them have eaten plastic, research suggests.
Fishing regulations opposed
Southland fishermen are worried about the effect new government regulations will have on their businesses.
Legal battle over aquaculture space
NZ King Salmon seek judicial review to quash a mussel farm extension muscling in on a public space proposed for salmon farming.
Top ewe hoggets despite record drought
North Canterbury farmers Richard and Mez Power won romney section of this year's New Zealand Ewe Hogget Competition.
Let people take a peek
Dairy farmers should be proud of their industry and not be afraid to let people in.
Farmers to benefit from heaviest bull calf
Farmers are being asked to enter their heaviest bull calf to raise money for rural support.
Top ewe hoggets despite record drought
North Canterbury farmers Richard and Mez Power won romney section of this year's New Zealand Ewe Hogget Competition.
Every lamb counts on Ida Valley farm
On a small Otago farm, every blade of grass counts, every stock unit has to produce a return and every lamb that survives is a bonus.
World record for Kiwi shearer
Sibling rivalry has stepped up a notch after a world shearing record was smashed by Rowland Smith.
Many machines make light work
A Palmerston North family talk to Samantha Tennent about keeping costs down.
Irrigators appeal against plan change
Irrigation New Zealand says Ecan's Plan Change 5 could affect the viability of farming in Canterbury.
Maize growers want price lift
Dairy farmers can expect to pay more for maize silage this season.
Fonterra lifts price to farmers
Farmers received a welcome surprise this morning as Fonterra raised its farmgate forecast.
LIC sells off its deer breeding business
LIC is getting out of deer improvement to focus on dairy.
Battle of the brothers at TeenAg
Bragging rights belonged to Year 13 student Sam Lourie after he beat his two younger brothers at the TeenAg grand final in Feilding.
Collars keep cows contained
DairyNZ research engineer Brian Dela Rue considers whether electric fencing might be consigned to the history books.
The lowdown on drones
Would a drone help on the farm? DairyNZ has some advice.
Too soon for the robot milker?
DairyNZ scientist Brian Dela Rue takes a closer look at farmer-less milking, where cows move quietly and efficiently through robotic milking machines.
Whoopee for wonderful wool
A garment is called eco-friendly when made out of recycled plastic bottles. We already have a great natural product readily available.
Every lamb counts on Ida Valley farm
On a small Otago farm, every blade of grass counts, every stock unit has to produce a return and every lamb that survives is a bonus.
Private cancer centre opens
Wellington hospital's former Christmas decorations storeroom has been transformed into a private cancer care centre.
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