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Drought followed by wet autumn leaves farmers with 'hard decisions' on feed
Farmers in some regions used additional supplementary feed to keep cows in milk following summer drought.

Pilot has near-miss with radio tower on high country farm
Farmers are being urged to tell agricultural pilots about flight hazards on their farms, after a near-miss between a pilot and a radio tower that runs electronic farming systems.

Farmers hail end of 'unworkable' RMA, Greens say changes dismantle protections
The government's proposed Resource Management Act changes have been welcomed by some and rejected by others.

Fonterra boss blames soaring butter prices on global demand
Miles Hurrell says he understands frustration about the price of butter, but that the co-op has to deliver for farmers.

Fonterra tipped to announce second season of bumper milk prices
Dairy farmers basking in a windfall season are in for more good news.

ALF - Strong Agri Sector Drives Earnings Growth
Allied Farmers Limited (“Allied” or “Allied Group”) (ALF: NZX) is pleased to advise that on the back of stronger FY25 forecast operating earnings from its 67% owned subsidiary, NZ Farmers Livestock Limited (NZFL), Allied’s FY

Warkworth oyster farmers call for urgent solution to sewage overflowing into Mahurangi River
Each spill into the Mahurangi River results in a 28-day ban on harvesting.

Listen to The Country online: Beef Quarterly preview with Rabobank’s Jen Corkran
Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.

Rabobank’s Ag Pathways Programme adds new regions, boosts skills for over 70 farmers
Young farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.

South Taranaki dairy farmers blend conservation with local history
Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.

On the South African road incorrectly identified as a 'burial site' by Trump
The US president said video of crosses on the road was evidence of the scale of attacks on white farmers.

Clarkson's new farm sidekick on changing attitudes
Harriet Cowan says she wants to represent young female farmers and champion mental health.

Watch: Pilot has near-miss with radio tower on high country farm
Farmers are being urged to tell agricultural pilots about flight hazards on their farms, after a near-miss between a pilot and a radio tower that runs electronic farming systems.

'Mooving Day': Farmers ask drivers not to honk and to 'please drive slowly' as they relocate cows
For the annual event to relocate cows they also have a plea for motorists: drive slowly.

Fonterra boss blames soaring butter prices on global demand
The head of Fonterra says he understands consumers' frustration about the price of butter, but the co-op has to deliver for farmers.

Fonterra forecasts milk price at $10 per kg of milk solids for 2025/26
Farmers are in line for another bumper dairy season after Fonterra revealed its opening forecast for the new season.

New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks
Farmers say the birds have killed and injured lambs, sheep and calves, causing distress and financial losses.

Economy could earn extra $10b in five to seven years through better land use - report
A new report suggests the country needs to change its thinking about how it uses agricultural land to get better productivity and economic returns from farmers.

Fonterra divestment ‘not about waving the white flag’, says chief executive Miles Hurrell
Fonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.

Livestock facial eczema breakthrough: Scientists discover new fungus species
The disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.