Rural

Entries open for FMG Young Farmer of the Year

The search is on once again for New Zealand's top young farmers, with talented young individuals encouraged to throw their hat in the ring for a shot at rural... Read More

Cow injuries: Farmer placed on home detention

A former Waikato sharemilker found responsible for tail injuries to 84 cows, leading to some tails being amputated, has been placed on home detention for seven... Read More

Pongakawa farm to showcase eco improvements

Bay of Plenty landowners who are curious about how to improve the water quality of local streams, rivers and estuaries are being invited to take a first-hand... Read More

The teenage inventor using AI to save forests

Cameron Moore​, 14, bikes through Rotorua's Whakarewarewa forest park almost every day after school. 'I love seeing the trees, how big they are. It's... Read More

A safe haven for donkeys

The donkey derives from the African wild ass and is adapted for living in harsh, hot conditions with sparse dry vegetation. Domesticated in Africa some 5000... Read More

Inaugural election: Historic vegie vote announced

It wouldn't be an election without a little controversy. The votes are in and Kiwis' favourite and most despised vegetables have been announced in the country's... Read More

Raising ducks as meat birds

After being brought up on a dairy farm, dairy farming himself and negotiating dairy grazing contracts for many years, Paul Knudsen took on a new challenge in... Read More

Innovation for avocados

At just 32 years old, Catherine Wilks is making an impact on the avocado industry at a global level. The Tauranga resident has spent the last three years... Read More

Farewell to the “Happy Huntsman”

After a decade as Huntsman for the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt, Charlie Halley has retired and handed over to Jamie Bragg. Under the name of Rotorua Hunt... Read More

Fonterra increases farmgate milk price forecast

Fonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast for this season, as milk supply weakens and demand improves. The co-operative on Monday lifted its farmgate... Read More

New forestry rules long overdue but welcome

Changes to forestry rules announced yesterday will put power back into the hands of local communities, Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Toby... Read More

Zespri's "biggest yet" Northern Hemisphere harvest

Zespri's kiwifruit harvest from the Northern Hemisphere is set to exceed previous sales volumes with the strong harvest supporting its efforts to deliver 12-month... Read More