Size does matter new study on cattle shows
Research suggests dwarf cattle breeds are better adapted to high temperatures.
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Contract Milking Agreement tips
A number of farm owners will soon be entering into Contract Milking Agreements.
House price growth slumps, becoming a 'buyers' market'
House price growth may have peaked across much of the country.
Auckland's urban sprawl swallows Pokeno
Boomtown where a family house is $600,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flight fright sparks safety revamp
An overwhelmed air traffic controller who was being assessed put planes on head-on path.
Collision course: Air controller 'choked under pressure' during test
An air traffic controller became overwhelmed during an assessment at Hamilton Airport
A sports drink for hipsters? It's low sugar, vegan and gluten free
Hypotonic sports drink developed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Endeavour Fund welcomed by Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has no issue with the govt investing $249 million in the Endeavour Fund.
Solar-powered coat designed to save piglets
Georgia Fulton's invention is designed as an alternative to controversial farrowing crates
Rick Burke: Beef + Lamb levy rises investment in future
The challenges confronting the red meat sector need to be addressed.
CEO named for new Waikato economic growth push
New Waikato economic development agency appoints new leaders.
Wealthy Waikato has a neglected side: Shane Jones
Shane Jones urges Waikato Inc. to tend to communities in need of financial stimulus.
Hump Bridge milk sells dairy straight from the cows
Selling raw milk from their front gate is a dream come true for Mike and Chris Richmond.
Three women join NZ Young Farmer Board
Three woman have signed up to be on the NZ Young Farmer Board.
Measuring the economic contribution with Fieldays
Two Te Awamutu businesses have one to two years work following Fieldays.
Darren Sutton: On your marks, get set…calve
It's time to start thinking about calving again, as spring approaches.
Success for Te Awamutu Fonterra plant
Fonterra Te Awamutu has scooped two major awards across the company.
Fieldays 2018: Business picks up after wet start
Exhibitors report that business was going well with hopes for good turnout today.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Plastic stockpiles growing after China ban
Stockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Candidates line up for Horticulture NZ board
Four candidates will vie for two positions on the Horticulture New Zealand Board.
Heartland Bank teams up with rural youth
Heartland Bank will team up with NZ Young Farmers to support youth in rural industries.
Dr Nic Lees: Agriculture sector conditions unsustainable
Dr Nic Lees says New Zealand agriculture cannot continue with business as usual.
Boeing flying contest lures Kiwi inventors
The race to develop a personal aircraft is on and New Zealand inventors are lining up.
Dairy conversion good decision for Waikato farming couple
Converting a sheep and beef farm to dairy has proven a good decision for a Waikato couple.
Feed budget: Make the right decisions on drying off
Correct feeding and drying off decisions are important to maximise this season.
Exciting times for AgFirst Engineering
Agfirst is an up and coming business focussing on rural water supply and effluent systems.
Auckland lawyers paid more than in the regions
Pay is not everything in the legal industry according to a new survey
Tiger attack prompts Hamilton council to reassess risk
Council CEO recalls moment tiger victim's husband asked why he hadn't visited.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Climate change policy can work with support
Federated Farmers says proposals to tackle climate change can work as if there is support.
CPTTP signing gets a tick from Federated Farmers
"Great outcome for not just the primary sector but all New Zealanders," says Katie Milne
CPTPP welcomed by winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers welcome the CPTPP according to chief executive Philip Gregan.
Greenlea Premier Meats helps out with new vehicle
Greenlea Premier Meats has donated a new car to Waikato Rural Support.