Rural

Te Puke growers win supreme title

Te Puke growers Charles Russell and Tom Heeney, of the Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, have taken out the Bay of Plenty Regional Supreme title at the Ballance... Read More

Cam Clayton wins Waikato Bay of Plenty YFOTY 2026

Self-employed sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton is the winner of the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Clayton, 30, from Te Aroha, emerged... Read More

Te Puke's new kiwifruit hub nears opening

There are '20 balls in the air” set to land at once to create the completed Kiwifruit Capital of the World Te Puke Heritage Visitor Centre. Project... Read More

Why mid-April pruning pays off for avo growers

Prune now, and your avocado crop will perform later. This was the message from New Zealand Avocado at a recent field day on John and Mary Bowen's orchard... Read More

Farmer eyes last shot at young farmer title

A Waikato competitor is gearing up for a final shot at one of the country's most prestigious rural titles, with organisers promising a high‑pressure contest... Read More

From no farming background to dairy award success

Winning the 2025 Central Plateau Dairy Trainee of the Year title at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards capped a remarkable progression in the industry by... Read More

How 3D imagery, AI technology weigh large animals

A Waikato-founded agri‑tech startup is aiming to transform how farmers measure and manage livestock, using 3D imaging and artificial intelligence to predict... Read More

Nominations open for Rural Woman of the Year award

A new national award recognising the contribution of women to New Zealand's rural communities has been launched, with nominations now open. The Rural... Read More

Farming Like Grandad fair back for Easter

A beloved Eastern Bay tradition is gearing up for another big year, as preparations begin for the 2026 'Farming Like Grandad” country fair, an event... Read More

Vegan turns 1.2ha block into market garden

Sarah Oliver has grown food at every property she has rented, which was often challenging and not always approved of by her landlords. In her 20s, her then-partner... Read More

Storm-hit orchards still set for bumper crop soon

While kiwifruit orchards were battered in summer storms, a bumper season is still predicted. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) chief executive... Read More

Fieldays volunteers wanted for June

While Fieldays is synonymous with the atmosphere of crowds and exhibitors, there's a vital force of volunteers who work closely behind the scenes with the wider... Read More