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Northlanders scooped the pool at this year's prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards - winning both the main competition and the young Maori farmer award.

The lack of quality internet coverage in Northland is costing farmers time and money, says Federated Farmers Northland president Colin Hannah.

Much-needed rain finally arrived in Northland, giving many farmers breathing space to get themselves back on track for next season.

The 2023 harvest has been the toughest in Rod McIvor's 30-vintage career.

Loss of power supply remains the biggest issue facing many Northland farmers.

Northland has had a wet and challenging season, requiring a vigilant spray programme and plenty of work to keep grass and canopies under control.

ASB is rolling out more community bankers across New Zealand, providing targeted coaching and seminars to help customers with their personal finance needs.

Northland banana grower Hugh Rose enjoys every minute of planting and promoting the tropical fruit to other farmers.

When Owen Schafli and his family - wife Linda and son Colin - decided to grow pineapples in Parua Bay, Northland 10 years ago, people were laughing.

Iconic New Zealand food company Pic’s Peanut Butter has kicked off a project to look at the feasibility of growing peanuts commercially in Northland, with backing from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).