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Watch: Ohinewai farmer and Waikato Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster group chairperson, Neil Bateup talks to the AM Show.
Waikato

Ag industry leaders meet as concern grows over drought-like conditions
With family members not interested in taking over a 303-hectare farm near Winton, John MacGillivray is a reluctant vendor.
Southland

'Corporate farms are almost as bad as communism' - veteran farmer
The improved forecast comes on the back of higher than expected commodity prices
Agribusiness

Synlait lifts forecast milk payout price for current season
Watch: The first day of the trial was on Monday.
Court

Vet disgusted by conditions of dairy cows owned by National MP's family
Barbara Kuriger speaks to media in 2018 after the news broke.
Court

Animal abuse trial begins for National MP's family

Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for Northland farmers who haven't seen rain in months.
Northland

Dry heat in Northland worries farmers already hit by dry winter
A plant-based diet could slash emissions and save billions of dollars, according to new research.
Climate Change

Schools' climate change resource right about meat - study
Lone Sorensen says the new road would be a huge threat to her livelihood.
Dairy Farming

Marlborough dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for many farmers who haven't seen rain in months.
Agribusiness

Dry weather could put 'further upward pressure' on dairy commodity prices - economist
The research is being hailed as "a Google translate for cows".
Animals

Cows communicate, express feelings through their moos - study
Listen: Sean Plunket debates teaching climate change in schools with Climate Change Minister James Shaw.
Climate Change

Farming group labels new climate change teaching resource 'simplistic, counterproductive'
Fonterra’s Group Director of Farm Source, Richard Allen, with MyMilk farmers Don & Jess Moore
Dairy Farming

Fonterra extends 'MyMilk' scheme to help new farmers
Watch: Incredible images of Australia's bushfires have been captured by Kiwi pilots.
Australia bushfires

Emotional poem and photo captures heartbreak of Australian fires
A short scene from Apocalypse Cow.
Environment

Outrage at UK documentary calling for end to all animal farming
Lower volumes are driving up international prices.
Agribusiness

Positive start to 2020 for dairy commodity prices
Ben Walling is waiting for the test results of his replacement cattle after enduring the ordeal of seeing 1700 cattle culled in 2018 due to M bovis.
M Bovis

Farmer fears M bovis back on property despite culling of 1700 cattle
Watch: Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced increasing criticism for his response to the bushfires.
Australia bushfires

'I don't believe it': Aussie man shares photo of blaze forming 'devil face'
Watch: Shane Jones hits back at protesters.
Politics

'It beggars belief': More farmland sold for forestry angers 50 Shades of Green
ASB Rural Economist, Nathan Penny had expected prices to be unchanged.
Agribusiness

'Somewhat of a puzzle': Economist surprised by dip in global dairy prices
Listen: Leah Panapa talks to Joe Robin about the disappearance of Peaches the goat.
Dairy Farming

'Therapy' goat for depressed cow stolen from Northland paddock
Cleaning up New Zealand's streams, rivers and lakes is a major issue for the Government.
Dairy Farming

Dairy NZ says Te Papa 'dirty water' display 'highly deceptive'
Watch: Dairy farmer Becky Houze and her cows star in a heartwarming Christmas video.
Dairy Farming

Festive farmer dresses cows in matching Christmas jumpers
The Government released plans to improve water quality by 2020
Dairy Farming

'Outrageous': Farmers furious over Te Papa 'dirty water' display
Watch: Rangitata farms could take weeks and months to recover from floods
Dairy Farming

Emergency semen supplies flown to flood-affected South Island farmers
The floods have caused widespread damage to farms in the area.
Weather

Rangitata farms could take weeks, months to recover from floods
Fonterra last year decided to partner with the star performer on the New Zealand share market after years of trying to shut it out.
Agribusiness

A2 Milk shares tumble after CEO's surprise resignation
Listen: Magic Talk's Dominic George talks to Fed Farmers' Jason Grant about the damage to farms.
Weather

Reality hits for flood-affected South Canterbury farmers

The Department of Conservation has significantly increased its spending on finding alternatives to 1080.
Environment

1080 operation linked to cattle deaths was compliant - report
Dairy
Environment

Government commits $9m to help Southland farmers lift environmental game

Watch: West Coasters marched in their thousands against Government policies affecting rural communities.
Mental Health

The rural demographic that's shown a sharp drop in suicides
Fonterra is working to turn its financial fortunes around.
Agribusiness

Fonterra lifts milk price payout after strong first quarter
"Condemning agriculture and tarring all farmers with the same brush does nothing to further environmentalists’ cause."
Opinion
Dairy Farming

Opinion: Abuse of farmers only strengthens corporate agriculture's hand
MPI said there had been multiple instances of people getting sick after drinking raw milk from some suppliers.
Dairy Farming

Non-compliant raw milk suppliers ordered to stop selling by MPI
The charges were laid by Waikato Regional Council.
Dairy Farming

Seven Waikato farmers fined for pollution
The hay bale creations are an annual event in the US community of Huddleston.
Dairy Farming

'Will-Hay Nelson': Farmer's annual hay bale creation hits the right note
Bike
Road Safety

Child motorcyclist who died should have been supervised - coroner
It's hoped relaxing images of summer paddocks will increase milk production.
Dairy Farming

Russian farm fits cows with VR glasses

They pleaded guilty earlier this year to 20 charges under the Animal Welfare Act.
Dairy Farming

'A very sad case': Palmerston North couple jailed, fined after sustained farm animal abuse
Images showed cows up to their knees in mud, unable to lie down and rest.
Dairy Farming

Surveillance to make sure farmers look after their animals properly recommended
Watch: The Government has given itself until 2020 to create new rules to stop the "degradation of fresh water".
Politics

National calls for political 'balance' in school exam questions
Watch: There is still room for improvement when it comes to the quality of the country's waterways.
Politics

NZQA accused of 'brainwashing' over 'anti-farmer' exam question
Glen Herud says a more ethical and responsible way of dairying is needed.
Dairy Farming

Canterbury farmer reaches crowdfunding target for 'kinder, greener fairer dairy' system

It's was the fifth consecutive rise at the auction.
Agribusiness

Another lift in global dairy commodity prices
Willie Jackson and Judith Collins on The AM Show.
Politics

Farmers 'out of line' at Parliament protest - Jackson
Watch: Shane Jones hits back at protesters.
Politics

'Ngati-redneck-ery': Jones bites back at jeering pro-farming marchers
Watch: The moment Trish Rankin was announced as Fonterra 2019 Dairy Woman of the Year.
Dairy Farming

Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year nominations open
Federated Farmers said the select committee members listened carefully.

Farmers happy as changes to national animal ID scheme move step closer
Watch: Kate Rodger reviews Bellbird.

Northland farming community inspiration for heartwarming Kiwi movie
Dairy
Sponsored

Fonterra opening farm gates to show commitment to sustainable practices
Analysts said strong demand and flattening off of volumes sold was behind the lift.

Dairy prices up 3.7 percent at Global Dairy Auction