Displaying items by tag: Waikato

A Waikato dairy farm which began its first riparian planting project 20 years ago now stands as an exemplar for rural land users, backed by science and clever long-term planning. 

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

A three-year-old Waikato Jersey is claiming to be New Zealand's highest priced dairy cow, toppling a record that stood for 50 years.

Fire and Emergency are encouraging Waikato property owners not to light fires if there is a chance they will get out of control.

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.