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A mother and her young son were killed in a farm accident in North Otago in October.

Man dies in Coromandel farm accident

Fonterra is looking at selling Tip Top to help pay down debt.

Petition numbers grow to keep Tip Top New Zealand-owned

In October the Government announced a package aimed at helping farmers recover from the M bovis outbreak

Numbers of M Bovis restricted farms dropping

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor described last quarter's drop as "bloody rubbish".

Farmers' outlook gloomy - survey

Fonterra is carrying out a strategic review which includes a possible sale of Tip Top.

Economist suggests Fonterra forecast 'top heavy'

Opinion The Project spoke to Canterbury University water expert Professor Jenny Webster-Brown about whether a water crisis could hit New Zealand.

Water security - lets arm ourselves with honesty

Fonterra is looking at selling Tip Top to pay down debt.

Petition launched to keep Tip Top in NZ hands

The Government has given itself until 2020 to create new rules to stop the "degradation of fresh water", promising a noticeable improvement in water quality in five years.

Dairy farmers take discussion over environment to Parliament

In October the Government announced a package aimed at helping farmers recover from the M bovis outbreak

First suspected Mycoplasma bovis case in Taranaki

Fonterra posted a loss of $196 million for the July year.

Fonterra confirms drop in milk payout

The GDT result will be welcome news for dairy farmers.

Good news for farmers, as international dairy commodity prices rise

The new Fonterra directors will be hoping to help turn around the fortunes of the co-op.

Voting for second Fonterra directors' election underway

Video shows the cows struck by lightning on a Waikato farm

Cows killed by lightning in dramatic storm

A covert operation was carried out in June.

Charges laid over Northland cow beatings

Synlait CEO Leon Clement talked to the Rural Exchange team about the company's move into cheeese.

New pink look for Synlait milk company

Chris Lewis talked to Rural Exchange about his concerns about new environmental legislation and its effects on rural communities.

Stark warning over future of rural communities

James Shaw spoke to RadioLIVE's Rural Exchange.

Better technology, on-farm practices helping cut emissions

A massive steer named "Cowboy" has also been saved from slaughter because of its size.

Huge Aussie steer 'Knickers' upstaged by American counterpart

The Government is investing $140 million in the West Coast for a number of major projects.

Westland Milk's $10m Govt loan under fire

The East Coast recently received a big boost from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Westland Milk secures funding for high value product development

Watch NIWA's Chris Brandolino and Ben Noll explain what we can expect for the summer months.

Summer 2019 forecast: What can we expect?

Newly re-elected Fonterra director Leonie Guiney spoke to RadioLIVE's Rural Exchange about her hope to restore trust in the co-operative.

Voting dates confirmed for Fonterra board vacancy

Event organiser Amanda Hodgson spoke to RadioLIVE's Rural Exchange about the Effluent Expo.

Effluent under the spotlight at two-day expo

Australia is suffering the worst drought in living memory and many farmers are struggling.

Powerful image symbolises heartache of Aussie farmers

Ian Hayman and his 'shoe ferris wheel'.

The quirky high country farmer and his farm tours with a twist

Many farmers have been cleaning up after recent heavy rain.

Otago rivers on the rise as soggy farms brace for more rain

Watch Jason Gunn's cow impersonations.

Watch: Jason Gunn's hilarious cow impersonations

The Rural Exchange radio show team get the latest on the MPI outbreak.

New MPI boss to focus on communication in M bovis fight

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Ecologist issues dire warning about NZ's freshwater

The high tech plant is set to boost the Southland economy by around $90 million a year.

High tech dairy factory opens in Gore

Clutha River is running at its highest levels in almost 20 years.

Trouble to come? Otago faces another deluge after flooding

Re-elected Fonterra board member Leonie Guiney is hoping to help turn the tide for dairy farmers.

Another blow for dairy farmers as global prices drop again

Many dairy farmers are facing low milk payouts and higher costs.

NZ dairy farmers face squeeze

Many cattle breeders stayed away from the recent New Zealand Agricultural Show because of M bovis fears.

Two more farms confirmed with M bovis

New Zealand icecream comes in many styles and flavours, like glow-in-the-dark gelato.

First ever NZ Ice Cream Week kicks off

Leonie Guiney wants to help turn the fortunes of Fonterra around.

Re-elected Fonterra director keen to restore trust

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Farm cats celebrated in cute and hilarious photo competition

Few cattle farmers have showed up to the New Zealand Agricultural Show this year because of fears of over mycoplasma bovis.

Farmers boost biosecurity in wake of cattle disease

Opinion The Government recently announced a $7 million to boost world-leading dairy industry genetic research.

Where will the people come from?

Thousands of people are turning out for the Christchurch Show, although cattle farmers are staying away.

Cattle farmers stay away from Christchurch Ag Show

A recent report showed half of New Zealand's regional councils do not inspect all their dairy farms annually.

Big fine for Waikato farmer over effluent

The M bovis outbreak has seen cattle kept out of many A & P shows this year.

Misinformation puts extra pressure on M bovis farmers

Opinion The Government has given itself until 2020 to create new rules to stop the "degradation of fresh water".

Water for all New Zealanders

Josh Thomson is a now a big fan of the dung beetle.

The Project's Josh Thomson investigates the dung beetle

Opinion New Zealand's freshwater quality appears to be improving, but there is strong new evidence not all is well.

Opinion: Finding balance critical for farmers

Growing pessimism among dairy farmers was blamed for a drop in confidence in the rural sector.

Another drop in international dairy product prices

Farmers have voted for change after a poor result from Fonterra.

Farmers vote for changes to Fonterra board

The Government recently has announced a package aimed at helping farmers recover after being affected by M bovis.

Encouraging results from Mycoplasma bovis milk testing

El Niño conditions are expected for New Zealand.

Dry start to summer for key dairy regions

The Government recently announced $7 million to boost for world-leading dairy industry genetic research.

Review of dairy industry out for public feedback