Coast & Country

A fresh voice in avocados

New to avocados but no stranger to doing business, Bay of Plenty grower Nick Coughlan believes the New Zealand industry... read more

Support is at the end of the phone, if you need it

While the Waikato Rural Support Trust hasn't been fielding extra calls yet due to the dry weather, chairperson Neil Bateup... read more

Social licence to operate ‘critical for longevity’

In the fast-changing world of international markets influenced by consumer opinion, a “social licence to operate”... read more

Protecting the future of our bees

Rob Atkinson has owned bee hives since he was 12 years old, and growing up on a sheep and beef farm in Otorohanga. Today... read more

New export market to give Kawerau job boost

A new industry for an organic soil nutrient is expected to employ 30 people in Kawerau thanks to a chance discovery following... read more

The aim: turn aquatic pest into gourmet delight

Kiwis have done it before. Used ingenuity and entrepreneurial talents to create profitable industries from unwanted pests... read more

Small businesses could benefit from agritech too

Posted at 13:35pm Friday 31 Jan

With the rapid development of AI, machine vision, automation and robotic technologies, New Zealand agritech companies...read more

A big crop set for the BOP and the Far North

Posted at 13:19pm Friday 31 Jan

This time last year we were all sitting with our fingers and toes crossed, finally assessing our crop loadings...read more

Solar power provides off-grid options

Posted at 13:11pm Friday 31 Jan

Looking to the sky for energy solutions is no longer something for daydreamers as more rural landowners consider...read more

FAR recognises one of its own

Posted at 11:46am Friday 31 Jan

A cropping systems research manager at the Foundation for Arable Research, who has worked to support cropping...read more

Future of Zespri brand on conference agenda

Posted at 11:43am Friday 31 Jan

Reducing the use of plastics, looking after the environment and communities and ensuring the Zespri brand continues...read more

Vegan activist group in Waikato and BOP

Posted at 11:38am Friday 31 Jan

The Gummy Bears, a vegan activism group best known for their stickers and decorated road signs enjoining the public...read more

BLOGS

More plants that can be poisonous for livestock

Vet's vision with Phil Rennie Tauranga Vets With March usually bringing hot, dry conditions to most parts of the country, those on the... read more

Rural Subdivision retained for now in Matamata-Piako

Your land surveyed with Brent Trail Surveying Services Ltd It's been about seven years since the subdivision rules were rewritten in the Matamata-Piako... read more

Decrease nitrogen and increase production

Better soils with Brett Petersen Kiwi Fertiliser & Golden Bay Dolomite The focus has recently been on increasing pasture growth and quality... read more

Capitalism versus prescription

Hort Talk with Mike Chapman HorticultureNZ CEO Shortly after becoming Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern commented that capitalism has been “a... read more

Has farming sold its soul?

Soil matters with Peter Burton Functional Fertiliser Ltd The days of capital gains, particularly on intensive dairy operations, has come to... read more

What is really happening with rural lending?

Finance with Don Fraser Fraser Farm Finance What are they not telling us about farm debt, debt-to-asset ratios and repayment of loans? Firstly,... read more

A 100-day rotation in summer is possible – with diversity

Beneath the surface with David Law Forward Farming Having a spring rotation planner has long been a helpful tool for farmers to navigate grazing... read more

Maize harvest is here – and get renovating pasture soon!

Outlook with Bill Webb Bill Webb Feed Solutions It's very dry. As of February 20 we've had about 10mm of rain this year. That includes 3.5mm... read more

HEADLINES

A big crop set for the BOP and the Far North

This time last year we were all sitting with our fingers and toes crossed, finally assessing our crop loadings...read more

13:19pm Fri 31 Jan

Solar power provides off-grid options

Looking to the sky for energy solutions is no longer something for daydreamers as more rural landowners consider...read more

13:11pm Fri 31 Jan

FAR recognises one of its own

A cropping systems research manager at the Foundation for Arable Research, who has worked to support cropping...read more

11:46am Fri 31 Jan

Future of Zespri brand on conference agenda

Reducing the use of plastics, looking after the environment and communities and ensuring the Zespri brand continues...read more

11:43am Fri 31 Jan

Vegan activist group in Waikato and BOP

The Gummy Bears, a vegan activism group best known for their stickers and decorated road signs enjoining the public...read more

11:38am Fri 31 Jan

King of the prairies

Semi-retired dairy farmer and hedging contractor Richard le Fleming has a passion for vintage machinery and a...read more

11:15am Fri 31 Jan

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