The word is that we'd all like our rivers to run clean and fresh, like they used to before there were so many of us doing things to mess them up. Think swimming... Read More

The Waihi Agricultural and Pastoral Association is holding its 75th show on the weekend of November 16-17 at the Waihi A&P Showgrounds, just north of the town. It's... Read More

Equestrian events, alpacas, performing dogs, cattle and fencing are among attractions at the 110th Cambridge A&P Show on November 30 when, once again, admission... Read More

Successfully rearing and training pet lambs is not always straightforward and definitely requires commitment - as Marcus Bennett of Ngatea knows only too well. The... Read More

Land subdivided into blocks of less than six hectares is likely to be lost to primary production which is why the Western Bay of Plenty District Council has set... Read More

Rain is falling but all the colours of a tropical sunny day are inside the big marque on the Tamakautoga Village green. Lines of beautiful hand-stitched bed linen... Read More

Leading by example may be an effective way of improving farming environmental practices believes Beef + Lamb New Zealand Mid-Northern North Island extension manager... Read More

Speckle Park, a breed of cattle new to New Zealand, owes its beginning to Mary Lindsay - the daughter of a Northern Saskatchewan beef farmer. It was Mary, who, 75... Read More

A new breed of cattle, with unique black and white markings, is set to become an increasingly familiar sight on New Zealand farms. Called Speckle Park, and originating... Read More

Farmers should look at disaster proofing themselves ahead of the summer months after last year's drought caused major losses, says Federated Farmers. The official... Read More

Residents looking to light open fires during the summer season are being reminded they must first obtain a fire permit from their local council. Hot on the heels... Read More

Only three of New Zealand's kiwifruit growing regions remain free of the vine disease Psa-V following it being found for the first time in Wanganui. Orchards in... Read More