1+ week, 1+ day ago   (784+ words) Disappointment is deepening in New Zealand's struggling arable sector over farmers continuing to opt for imported animal feeds over local grain. New Zealand was one of the largest importers of palm kernel expeller (PKE) in the world, using the byproduct…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (510+ words) It's a bull rush. A cattle auction at Epsom's inner city Cornwall Park has attracted farmers from across the upper North Island. The farm is known for its quiet and friendly animals, who've adapted to the buzz of urban life....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1278+ words) NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has accused the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry of "medieval slave practices" at a public meeting, and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri. The self-proclaimed champion of the regions has also…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (934+ words) Kohonui's been in the family for more than 100 years, and now siblings George and Julia Hardwick-Smith have returned, bringing skills from previous careers with them. For George, a former accountant turned farm manager, it's all about the numbers and when…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (640+ words) A new survey shows farmers are struggling to get on top of rising pest animal numbers on their farms, despite spending more on controls each year. Industry group Federated Farmers surveyed 660 of its members in a biennial national survey around…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (840+ words) Bordering the national park that surrounds Taranaki Maunga, Crystal Rivers Farm takes its name from the many waterways which radiate out along its paddocks. It's nestled in a part of the region prone to high rainfall, where big storms can…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (975+ words) Its founder says the achievement is rooted in values passed down through his whānau. A Māori-owned North Canterbury wine producer has become New Zealand's first certified regenerative vineyard and winery. Founded by Royce and Sue McKean, Tiki Wine & Vineyards spent…...