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A farmer who underfed nearly 300 cows and heifers has been fined $9,000, ordered to pay vet costs of $1,763 and faces permanent restrictions on the number of animals he can own.

Some Waikato farmers are jumping on harvesters to help rural contractors overcome driver shortages.

A new industrial spray dryer at Waikato Innovation Park will boost annual sheep milk exports by $200 million.

National's long-held position in Port Waikato is under threat from a new party, according to John Jackson.

A Waikato environmentalist who led a public campaign against poor winter grazing practices on Southland farms says farmers are making improvements.

Proposed new regulations for the Waikato and Waipā River Catchments outlined in Plan Change 1 have raised concerns in the agricultural sector.

Simple actions can reduce winter nutrient loss, explains Bala Tikkisetty, sustainable agriculture advisor at Waikato Regional Council.

Farmers and growers have won more time to appeal one of the country’s largest environmental plan changes.

A Hamilton soil and water consultant is questioning the effectiveness of the dairy effluent storage calculator on Waikato farms.

An invasive weed that can reduce water quality and block irrigation systems has been discovered in the Waikato River.