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DAIRY
Researchers used six Japanese Black cows with different paint designs in the study.
Painting cows like zebras keeps flies at bay - study
Wilma and Aad van Leewens.
We just want what's fair': Farmers demand MPI compensation after M bovis outbreak
A major overhaul of animal welfare regulations covers everything from stock transport, horse castrations, and the treatment of farm dogs.
Southland farm and contractor convicted after more than 100 cows suffer tail breaks
Fonterra reported a loss of $605 million for the 2019 financial year.
Long road ahead for Fonterra to rebuild confidence, says shareholder
Beef and Sheep
Listen: General manager of GrainCorp Feeds, David Calcinai talks to Rural Today. Sponsored
Extra spring energy vital for dairy cows
Grace Connor died after falling ill with Mitochondrial Disease.
'Doing it for Grace': Family tragedy behind shearer's world record attempt
Seer Ikurior will represent New Zealand at the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin.
Livestock 'worm detective' wins trip to international innovation event
The Rabobank report said the pace of change around sustainability in beef supply chains was set to increase further.
Momentum building in sustainable beef - report
HORTICULTURE
The Government recently revealed plans to protect prime food-growing land.
Minister rejects claim vegetable prices will skyrocket under proposed policies
Jono Sutton was announced as the winner at a gala event in Tauranga.
Nelson man takes NZ Young Grower of the Year title
Watch: Black market avocado thieves leave local growers out of pocket.
Smashing! World Avocado Congress coming to New Zealand
A Northland couple recently launched a website to help connect employers with New Zealanders looking for seasonal work.
Strawberry grower says lift in overseas worker numbers welcome, but not enough
Viticulture
WATCH: The wine industry is planning to future-proof the sector for climate change.
International demand for NZ wine at an all-time high
WATCH: How the wine industry is planning to future-proof the sector for climate change.
NZ wine industry to mark 200 years since planting first grapevine
WATCH: The wine industry is planning to future-proof the sector for climate change.
Study to investigate uses for Marlborough wine harvest waste
WATCH: The wine industry is planning to future-proof the sector for climate change.
'World-leading' national research winery to be built in Blenheim
Agribusiness
The co-op is changing strategy after posting a loss of $605 million.
Mercury boss Fraser Whineray appointed to senior Fonterra role
Listen: Mel Poulton talks to Rural Today's Dominic George about the new role.
New agricultural trade envoy appointed
Listen: Todd Charteris talks to Rural Exchange about the latest Rabobank rural confidence survey.
Rabobank HQ to move from Wellington to Waikato
Watch: How waste plastic is turned into fence posts.
Business booming for startup making fence posts from waste plastic
Opinion
The Government has given itself until 2020 to create new rules to stop the "degradation of fresh water". Opinion
Where is the water?
Watch: James Cameron says it's time for NZ farmers to move toward plant-based alternatives. Opinion
Rural economist's open letter to James Cameron
Forest Owners Association CEO David Rhodes spoke to Duncan Garner recently about the one billion trees campaign. Opinion
Opinion: Planned planting ignored for the growth of pine
A Wellington coroner has also called for changes to quad bike safety. Opinion
Opinion: Quad bike rollover protection a 'no-brainer'
Health and Wellbeing
Listen: 2019 Young Farmer of the Year, James Robertson talks to Rural Exchange about farm safety. Sponsored
Farm accident helps shape top young farmer's view on farm safety
The office will be established as part of the Government's plan to "support people in distress" and help bring down New Zealand's high suicide rate.
Rural mental health advocate welcomes Suicide Prevention Office
The Government recently announced plans to establish a Suicide Prevention Office as part of a new strategy.
Former All Blacks coach to share mental health tips for farmers
The Government's proposed Essential Freshwater strategy is among policy changes that will affect farmers.
'Listen to your farmers New Zealand': Young mum's emotional blog
COUNTRYWIDE
Rural
Incredible drone footage captures extremity of Parapara slip
Listen: Al Brown talks to Rural Exchange about his support for the farming community.
Chef Al Brown cops flack for support of farmers
Tony Waldron's body was found at his home in Raikaia.
Man charged with Canterbury farmworker's murder
Listen: Mark Ellery talks to Rural Today about why he wrote the letter to New Zealand farmers.
Why an Aucklander wrote an open letter to farmers