Care for a special place
Every year thousands of volunteers donate time and energy to preserve and protect the historical Mimiwhangata farm.
Rural
Tue 18 Jun 2013
Farmers feel the pinch as sheep numbers fall
At least one million fewer lambs will be sent to the works next season because of the drought and declining sheep numbers.
Mon 17 Jun 2013
Management of escaped pests discussed
The management of unwanted exotic pests that 'escaped' eradication has at times been unclear, with regional councils often left to their own devices to formulate...
Sun 16 Jun 2013
Rescues run in the family
Retired farmer Harvie Beetham and son Charlie have spent much of their lives "out in the sticks" and know the value of the helicopter rescue services.
Breeders celebrate best bulls
Leading dairy farmers gathered at genetics company LIC last month to celebrate 2012's successes.
Fri 14 Jun 2013
Rural folk take a break
More than 26,000 visitors poured through the gates to the 45th New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays for its opening day on Wednesday, including many from...
Thu 13 Jun 2013
Call for tougher rulings for rural rustling
The Ministry of Fisheries' tough seizure laws could be replicated for stock rustling.
Course gives lowdown on effluent ponds
A course available nationwide is giving contractors and designers of farm dairy effluent ponds a chance to expand their skills.
Taskforce aims for safer farms
The Independent Taskforce of Workplace Health and Safety's message is clear; too many people are being injured and dying on our farms.
Tue 11 Jun 2013
Helmet message still to get through to farmers
Health and safety inspectors have issued more than 700 warnings, handed out tens of thousands of dollars in fines.
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