Rural

Farm confidence recovers from record lows

Concerns about high interest rates, poor commodity prices and excessive red tape are weighing heavily on farmers, but rural confidence has risen from last year's... Read More

Te Puke beef farmers scoop supreme award

The family behind Te Ranga Farms is focused on optimising the farming system, while protecting and enhancing its natural beauty and freshwater. The 296ha... Read More

RubyRed to hit one million trays this season

Around one million trays, or 3600 tonnes of Zespri's popular berry-like Zespri RubyRedTM Kiwifruit are expected to be devoured this season. Zespri RubyRedTM... Read More

Landowners feel ‘bullied’ over stopbank path

Property owners affected by the planned Edgecumbe to Thornton cycle path in Bay of Plenty say they fear it'll affect their livelihoods. Whakatāne... Read More

Always on the go: Celebrating dairy farmers

Siobhan O'Malley is a dairy farmer, innovator, businesswoman and community volunteer. A great example of the thousands of Kiwi dairy farming women throughout... Read More

Dairy farmer expos focus on big employment issues

Dairy farmers can learn more about tackling big employment issues at four events in March. People Expos will be delivered by DairyNZ and Dairy Women's Network... Read More

Helping landowners develop safe fish passages

Katikati's Project Parore is hot on maintaining good fish passages in the Western Bay of Plenty. 'Little critters are a key indicator of good stream health... Read More

Kate’s six-month journey at Potatoes NZ’s helm

Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm. With a wealth... Read More

Five orchardists fined over illegal water take

Over the past two kiwifruit seasons Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has prosecuted five orchardists for illegally taking more than 100 million litres... Read More

Orchardists embrace regenerative practices

It's been a steep learning curve for John and Alicia Ludemann, who've turned a neglected property into a thriving orchard. As newbie orchardists, they've... Read More

Future focus for ‘on-the-go’ dairy farmers

Dairy farmers Josh and Emma Crawford love volunteering in their local community to help build a positive future for young people. 'We want all children to... Read More

Govt: independent review of forestry ETS costs

Forestry Minister Todd McClay has announced an independent review into the forestry component of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Register to ensure it is... Read More