Advice
Rustlers face lengthy jail time
Jumping a fence with intent to steal livestock could lead to ten years imprisonment.
Wellbeing a focus
OPINION: It's important to top of the tanks of rural wellbeing, writes Joyce Wyllie.
Climate change action urgent
A sobering and landmark climate report is a wake-up call for New Zealand agriculture, scientists warn.
Free software drives home farm safety message
Farmlands is on a mission to help make New Zealand farms the safest in the world.
Farmers' fertiliser folly
Fertiliser companies are charging farmers a premium for products they do not need.
Farm deaths and injuries down
"Tough weekend" for farmers after death of a mother and son on a farm, but safety is improving.
When farm animals suffer
Farmers don't enjoy killing their animals but sometimes it is the humane thing to do.
Calf days in jeopardy due to bovis
Take your lamb, puppy or kitten to pet day - just don't take your calf.
'Humble flower' can kill a horse
A toxic weed with a prolific seed output has Shayne McNamara on the alert in his monthly series on weeds and how to deal with them.
Livestock choose the right food
John King writes about research that shows farm animals wisely choose their dietary needs.
Cattle disease seals bobby calves' fate
More bobby calves face slaughter with fewer farmers raising calves.
PPG Wrightson Seeds to send claim forms to farmers
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker critical of time taken for company to address claims system.
The Dementor of depression
Canterbury farmer Andrew Luddington shares a personal story of depression, suicide and grief.
Let fun, not fear drive your choices
John King writes about a farmer who replaced emotional judgment with facts.
Climate change consents sought
Horizons regional council needs to grant consents with climate warming in mind says Forest & Bird.
Alex Chu honoured by Massey
Chinese born Dr Alex Chu has received an honorary doctorate from Massey University.
Stock density drives success
Squeezing more stock into tight grazing mobs has a beneficial effect on pastures, John King has found.
Farmers key to biosecurity
Farmers pay $366 million a year for biosecurity and each of them has a role to play in biosecurity
How’s your work-life balance?
Rostering regular time off is important for farmers' health and well-being.
Good AB facilities help cows get in-calf
A team of LIC staff are travelling the country visiting farms to check AB facilities and discuss how they can be improved.
Dairy ramps up climate change agenda as Zero Carbon Act looms
The Dairy Action for Climate Change plan is leading the way to meet climate change commitments says Dairy NZ climate change advisor Kara Lok
Farmer involvement crucial for Zero Carbon Bill
The Zero Carbon Bill, which will be introduced to Parliament later this year, puts into action the Labour Government's commitment for New Zealand to become a world leader in climate change.
Bland pastures create bland food
Adding weeds to stock diets can improve health and performance, writes John King.
Food is up in price, but so is your income
New Zealanders have more choice of food products than ever before and are earning more to pay for it, says Jacqueline Rowarth.
Challenging the 'con' in consulting
Farmers should make sure they wield the power in Red Meat Profit Partnership action groups says John King.
We're well rid of toxic, carcinogenic bracken
Bracken is a pasture weed that can be dangerous to stock.
Dirty quad bikes a disease no-no
Farmers need to stop cattle disease getting onto their properties, says a dairy veterinarian.
Govt seeks urgent social media advice
Investment funds back calls for social media change
Taranaki oil and gas researcher digs deep
Business community counts losses
Anger over Facebook 'hate site'
Awakino gorge roadworks ready to start
Amaltal denies illegal fishing
Doctor's Whaleoil comments spark complaint
Forex trader admits to running $7m ponzi scheme