Coast & Country

Calling out for animal carers

With kitten and puppy season on our doorsteps, animal rescues need foster carers more than ever. Rowan Elliott of Rescue... read more

1980s farm environmental work pays off today

Thirty-six years on, Taupiri drystock farmers Peter and Gael Levin are reaping the benefits of the environmental work carried... read more

Twelve-year-old distance rider with big plans

Despite not coming from a particularly horsey family, Joanna Frendrup started riding at around five years old. Now the Matamata... read more

Changing landscape of forestry fumigation

Posted at 14:10pm Wednesday 13 Oct

While the journey has been long and somewhat tortuous, an advocate for alternative fumigation methods of New Zealand's...read more

Podcast Pleasure

Posted at 14:34pm Monday 11 Oct

Many Kiwis are discovering a new pastime in our post-Covid world – listening to podcasts – and the...read more

Farm awards to initiate environmental change

Posted at 9:15am Monday 11 Oct

Entries are now open for the 2022 Ballance Farm Environmental Awards and this year's Waikato winners are encouraging...read more

Community connection and kai

Posted at 13:18pm Friday 8 Oct

A group of Cambridge volunteers are on a mission to unite the community, one delicious meal at a time. The initiative,...read more

Groundswell rev up for second nationwide protest

Posted at 10:24am Thursday 7 Oct

After the success of the Groundswell NZ ute tax protest in July, a second nationwide protest is set for November...read more

Avo’s and kiwis: a recipe for success

Posted at 10:20am Thursday 7 Oct

Avocado packhouse KauriPak is celebrating its 50th birthday and a change of ownership. The family-owned company...read more

BLOGS

Keep clear of horns - Cattle dehorning guidance

Vet's vision with Phil Rennie Tauranga Vets Several changes made in recent years in New Zealand are improving animal welfare across a... read more

Can I subdivide my farm?

Your land surveyed with Brent Trail Surveying Services Ltd Subdivision in New Zealand is governed by the Resource Management Act and... read more

Thank You to All Calf Day Volunteers

Rural Women New Zealand Alex Eagles-Tully It's spring and the time of year when our rural communities - and a few townies – come together... read more

Biochar and rock powder

Rock powder and biochar are two of the most powerful tools for reversing climate change, especially when used together. This article is partly based on... read more

Crucial time to prepare for future seasons’ crops

Spring is an important and busy period on the avocado orchard; harvest is underway as is the beginnings of flowering signalling the set of next season's... read more

A revolution is underway

Carbon Positive Farming with Peter Burton Functional Fertiliser Ltd It may take a year or two for the changes to become apparent, however... read more

Where has my brain gone?

Finance with Don Fraser Fraser Farm Finance Ruminations of an old fart! It is clear that as we age our brain power seems to wane, and no more... read more

Investing for the future

Despite the current challenges for avocado growers with shipping disruptions due to Covid-19, Avoco is continually investing in people and its onshore... read more

HEADLINES

Bridging the urban-rural divide

Awakeri farmer Viv Barr runs a farm stay on her runoff, and is encouraging others to do the same. Viv says...read more

15:03pm Mon 20 Sep

Fulfilling an American Dream

Fourth generation Waikato dairy farmer and quarry owner, Bruce Wallis, has a shed full of John Deere tractors,...read more

14:56pm Mon 20 Sep

Taming wild kiwifruit

Left uncontrolled, wild kiwifruit can be devastating to New Zealand native bush and forest. Wild kiwifruit can...read more

14:34pm Mon 20 Sep

Concerning lack of rural midwives in Coromandel

In her job, experienced rural community midwife Sheryl Wright sees a very different side of the Coromandel to...read more

15:39pm Thu 16 Sep

Hunting in the heart of the King Country

Deep in the King Country, the relatively new King Country Hunt has a small but enthusiastic and dedicated field...read more

10:13am Wed 15 Sep

Kabocha buttercup squashes become milk

A unique plant milk made from New Zealand grown kabocha buttercup squash has hit supermarket shelves in Asia,...read more

9:48am Tue 14 Sep

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