Opinion: Rural events play big part in NZ economy
Rural events around the country will have a huge impact on NZ economy.
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Federated Farmers: Living with methane
A climate change expert will be bringing his expertise to NZ this month.
We can help get through Mycoplasma bovis
Mycoplasma bovis has been found on a Taranaki farm.
Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.
Opinion: Virtual Farming game a real cash cow
Comment: You can make money by winning at a major video game gathering about farming.
Bruce Bisset: Fishy smell to quota system
There are three main things wrong with the quota system.
Federated Farmers: Don't milk your sharemilkers
Federated Farmers: The state of on-farm accommodation is the farm owner's responsibility.
Opinion: Why and how the DIRA should change
Comment: Chris Lewis explains the Feds stance on DIRA's open entry policy.
All about picking the right time
Tweak the terms and we can get all the apples in no sweat.
Federated Farmers: Water use hearing begins in Napier
Federated farmers will outline practices supporting sustainability to special tribunal.
Opinion: What are your biodiversity priorities?
Comment: People should take part in DoC's biodiversity questionnaire.
Opinion: Tenure review not working
Comment: The transfer of land and money to small numbers of runholders needed to stop.
Opinion: Staying on top of animal facial eczema
Comment: There's more to zinc than the '90s craze of brightly coloured sun protection.
Tax heats up the battle for heartland NZ
COMMENT: Winston Peters was badly off his game in an important week.
Frank Gibson: Scientific truth laid bare at forum
Experts shed light on subjects from state of our waterways to climate change.
Opinion: Rural people need to plan for disaster
Comment: Rural people need to plan and learn about disaster survival.
Opinion: Cool nights, hot days make for good fishing
Weather has provided some good fishing in Central Otago.
Editorial: Lulu the lonely horse has company
Lulu L'Amour is now with a herd of horses and has a special friend in Cloud.
Comment: Drought or tempest on a farmer's land may fall
As extreme weather events become more common, resilience will be the word.
Federated farmers: Lessons for tourism, forestry
Federated Farmers: Some of our best soils are lost to suburban spread, writes Kim Reilly.
A reputation deserved?
Comment: A few Kerikeri fruit thieves ruin the reputation of the region for everyone.
Conservation Comment: Pioneer guide to adventure
The [Ruapehu summit] is spectacular terrain but also spectacularly perilous - Derek Schulz
Conservation Comment: Ridgway Lythgoe and the Summer Nature Programme legacy
Conservation Comment: Are we getting to soft?
What farmers need to learn about fire hazards
Opinion: We cannot farm with the attitude of 'she'll be right'.
Opinion: Disasters bring out the best in people
Comment: You can always count on the rural community to swing into action in times of need
Don't believe all the hype, Kiwi cannabis can get you burnt
Invest in cannabis at your own risk.
Opinion: Progress in waterways cleanup not acknowledged
Like the Master Games competitor, it's often not easy reaching the finish line.
Gwynne Dyer: New food tech may help save us
We need a significant overhaul, changing the world food system on a scale not seen before
Frank Greenall: Cows got talent too
Could New Zealanders ever do the Wilde thing and lay off slaughtering animals?
Editorial: Horse friend unloved no more
Merania Kaurauria reflects on the love of a new companion.