Rural and farming news
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quit
Of those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
Dairy farming
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
The Country Radio Show
Winston Peters on raising Super age
Winston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
Samuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The Country
Samuel Whitelock, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Chris Brandolino.
The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
Todd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig Hickman, Jamie Mackay.
Premium
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Ewan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscape
OPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
NZ Rural Land resumes dividends after profit boost
Revaluations have boosted NZ Rural Land's first half profit.
Selaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trend
The winery reflects on its humble beginnings to embrace innovation and the future.
Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant
'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'
Horticulture
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.
Sheep and beef
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss
The loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.
Technology
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Rural business
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Rural life
A remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and community
Karl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.
'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quit
Of those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.