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Watch: The Government is giving flood affected Canterbury farmers an extra $4 million to help them recover after criticism the initial payout was too low.

'Good next step': Flood-affected farmers in Canterbury hope $4m Govt payment is just the start

Watch: University of Otago Researcher Fiona Doolan-Noble says officials should have turned to international studies over M bovis.

Officials chose 'inefficient bureaucracy' over farmers during M bovis response - study

Young woman planting tree in forest, New Zealand. (What Matters to you)

Why New Zealand's forestry story is set to change

Staff from the Ministry for Primary Industries, councils and industry organisations have been on the ground assessing flood damage on farms.

Farmers' $3500 flood clean-up grants 'disappointing'

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Utes among big-ticket items at Fieldays as farmers prepare to soon pay fees on imported fossil fuel cars

Watch: KPMG report suggests agribusiness morale is dangerously low, compounding concerns Fieldays' income may be slashed.

New report compounds concerns money earned from Fieldays may be slashed

The National Fieldays is expecting over 120,000 visitors.

No room at the inn: Waikato hotel availability 'severely diminished' as PM attends Fieldays to thank primary industries

Farmers say they don't have a viable alternative to utes.

'Utes aren't a status symbol for us': Farmers argue Clean Car Package unfair as no viable alternative

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DAIRY

The average price for commodities fell 0.9 percent overnight.

'No news is good news': Global dairy prices ease slightly but demand remains strong

Prices for whole milk powder were up 0.7 percent.

Dairy prices slip slightly in latest auction

Watch: Cheesemakers are fighting back against the EU.

Kiwi cheesemakers fight back against EU protection of 'halloumi'

Synlait chief executive Leon Clement.

Synlait CEO resigns

BEEF AND SHEEP

Border closures have meant nearly 500 New Zealand shearers who normally travel to Australia to help out have been unable to.

Travel bubble brings relief for Australian farmers desperate for Kiwi shearers

Despite global shipping disruptions, red meat exporters optimistic sector close to returning to 'business as usual'

Matt and Tracey Jones began commercial milking in 2019.

Canterbury business capitalising on growing popularity of sheep milk

A new study has found feeding seaweed to beef cattle can reduce methane emissions.

Cows, seaweed and the race to lower farming methane emissions

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ENVIRONMENT

The changes will be phased in over three seasons.

'Long overdue': New measures introduced to protect whitebait fishery, but Greens say more is needed

Climate Commissioner Rod Carr says trading partners are increasingly making decisions based on climate impacts.

Climate Commissioner warns farmers there's no wiggle room for slashing emissions

The QEII Trust protected gully (the dark area in centre) winds through the Potters Elsthorpe farm.

'It just makes sense' - one farm's sustainability story

Scenes like this are what raised concerns about winter grazing practices.

Winter grazing: Farmers warned they'll be under the spotlight this season

HORTICULTURE

Horticulture sector still desperate for Pacific travel bubble despite worker visa extensions

Tomato prices have been particularly low over the last three months.

Uncertainty for growers drives up tomato prices

Cameron Bagrie on The AM Show.

'Bites you on the backside': Economist warns against relying on immigration to keep economy growing

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor

Extra MIQ spaces a boost for agriculture sector, but growers say cost to employers 'too high'

VITICULTURE

Only 370,000 tonnes of grapes were harvested during the 2021 vintage.

'Fantastic quality': Grape harvest drops but winegrowers remain optimistic

An uptick in sales for Marlborough wine was not translating into more tour visitors.

'It is what it is': Tough times for wine tour guides

The wine giant's parent company was placed into receivership this week.

Apple exporter still interested in buying Villa Maria

Villa Maria wine company owners in receivership

AGRIBUSINESS

Staff from the Ministry for Primary Industries, councils and industry organisations have been on the ground assessing flood damage on farms.

Farmers' $3500 flood clean-up grants 'disappointing'

Only 370,000 tonnes of grapes were harvested during the 2021 vintage.

'Fantastic quality': Grape harvest drops but winegrowers remain optimistic

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor

Extra MIQ spaces a boost for agriculture sector, but growers say cost to employers 'too high'

Related video: Last year the Government launched an ambitious plan to increase primary sector exports by $44 billion over the next decade.

The multimillion-dollar fund aiming to 'turbocharge' local agritech sector

AROUND THE REGIONS

The closure will be in place from June 1 until August 31.

The popular fishing spot that won't be opening this winter season

George Black wants to help local farmers.

Canterbury man to run 100km in gumboots to raise money for struggling farmers

Watch: Canterbury farmers assess flood damage as weather finally clears.

'Parts of the farm are pretty devastated': Canterbury farmers assess flood damage as weather finally clears

The notoriously rainy region is receiving even more wet weather than usual this autumn.

West Coast's heavy rain a concern for farmers

OPINION

Derek Broadmore of Organics Aotearoa New Zealand says proposed new rules for the sector could lead to more bureaucracy and costs.

Proposed organic regulations well-meaning but flaws remain

The land reform Bill that will 'crush high country farmers'

Mike Chapman says growers need to be empowered if the country is to meet its climate change goals.

'This is not the time for regulation': Why growers need to be empowered if they are to tackle climate change

"Are we soft? Are we lazy? Is it too tough?"

'No picking lemons, no dole': Get people off their backsides and down to the orchards

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

So far 16 District Health Boards are involved.

Bowel screening programme moves to meet rural demands

Rural children often have to travel further to get to school than urban kids.

Farmers call for seat belts to be mandatory on school buses

The Surfing for Farmers programme was originally launched in Gisborne and founded by Stephen Thomson.

Three summers in, Surfing For Farmers still riding wave of success

Earlier this month, the Government announced its plan to deliver the vaccine to the wider public.

Govt urged to think outside the box with rural COVID-19 vaccine rollout