Rural contractors take big hit from drought
Western Bay of Plenty rural contractors lost as much as 50 per cent of their business because of the drought.
Rural
Thu 20 Jun 2013
One bachelor to rule all
The 2013 Rural Bachelor of the Year contest is back after a year's hiatus, and is better than ever.
A rewarding career in agriculture
The Federated Farmers/Rabobank 2013 Farm Employee Remuneration Survey shows that remuneration levels for most pastoral farm positions have continued to increase.
Wed 19 Jun 2013
Aviation safety in spotlight
In this period of increasing scrutiny of farming practices, issues around agricultural aviation safety are also being put under the health and safety spotlight.
Tue 18 Jun 2013
Care for a special place
Every year thousands of volunteers donate time and energy to preserve and protect the historical Mimiwhangata farm.
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
Team generates top graduates
A collaboration between Ag Challenge and Ucol is poised to produce yet more skilled workers for the building and motor industries in Wanganui and beyond.
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.
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