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Harvest looking like hard work

Cropping farmers have had to put up with an unusually wet start to summer.

Another rebel wins election

Newly-elected Fonterra director John Nicholls.

Canterbury farmer John Nicholls last month became the second farmer-nominated candidate to win a seat on Fonterra’s board.

Could Wagyu beef counter heart disease?

As barbeque season gets into full swing, New Zealand researchers are investigating whether certain kinds of red meat could actually protect against heart disease.

China's growth slows, commodity prices under pressure

New Zealand commodity prices are likely to feel downward pressure over the year, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.

ACC initiative to make workplace healthier, safer

ACC will invest $22 million into workplace injury prevention grants and subsidies.

Trip of a lifetime beckons

Two students from Southland Girls’ High School have been selected for the trip of a lifetime to the US.

2018 second hottest year on record

2018 has tied for the second hottest year on record, according to NIWA's annual climate summary released today.

Eight vie for Otago/Southland FMG Young Farmer title

Allen Gregory, one of the eight Otago/Southland finalists

Two former workmates at the iconic Mount Linton Station are set to clash in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest.

Farmers claim it’s ‘another assault on local democracy’

The Government's proposal to establish a Ministerial Advisory Committee steps on local government, says Federated Farmers Auckland provincial president Andrew Maclean.

Farmers want the Government to back off local government in the Hauraki Gulf and let the people decide their futures.

Value of co-op highlighted in challenging year

Extreme dry conditions and the resulting erratic stock flows over the past year underline the value of a cooperative, Alliance farmer shareholders heard at their annual meeting this month.