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The median price per hectare of all farms sold in the three months to December was $27,317.

Increase in farm sales shows rural economy in 'reasonable heart' - REINZ

It was the fifth consecutive rise in prices at the auction.

Global dairy prices continue to have 'ripper run'

A Waikato Regional Council officer inspects the extent of over application of effluent.

Council blasts farmers who 'let the side down' after raft of convictions for unlawful effluent discharge

SAFE says dairy is one of the main sources of saturated fat in the average New Zealand diet.

'Disappointed': Animal rights group roasts Ministry of Health's eating guidelines for dairy products

It's hoped the increased demand will bring some relief to farmers.

'A really good start to the year': Fonterra says strong dairy demand 'encouraging'

Prices for whole milk powder rose 3.1 percent.

Solid start to the year for dairy prices in first global auction

The company is working on pitching itself to the international market, where COVID-19 is still rampant.

How farming technology could be used to fight the spread of COVID-19

There could be some new names on your cheeseboards if the European Union gets its way. It wants to stop Kiwi cheesemakers from using names like feta and gorgonzola.

New Zealand-made cheeses could face renaming under new EU rules

Related video: In 2020 drought had a crippling effect on farmers and communities in a number of regions.

Concern for farmers as 'drought-like' conditions on the horizon in January

It's been ruled the broadcaster breached discrimination and denigration standards.

TVNZ breached standards with discriminatory Moving Day term - BSA

Watch: Over 50mm of rain has fallen in some parts of the South Island region this week.

Heavy rain gives Canterbury farmers a welcome reprieve

A2 Milk's latest move, if successful, will allow it to produce more infant nutrition products for China and other markets, the company says.

A2 Milk hopes to expand production at Southland plant

Farms can be dangerous places for children.

Having kids on the farm this summer? Here's how to stay safe and make it a memorable Christmas for the right reasons

There are currently five sheep for every person in New Zealand.

New Zealand sheep numbers continue to drop

Related: Earlier this year Geoffrey Young from Federated Farmers Southland spoke to Rural Today about the winter grazing rules.

'The rules need to be fair': Advisory group recommends number of changes to freshwater regulations

Watch: The use of farrowing crates in pork farming will be phased out in five years.

'Unlawful' pig farming: Government to phase out use of farrowing crates by 2025

MPI launched an investigation in June 2018.

'Cruel and unnecessary': $40,000 fine for dairy farmer who broke cows' tails

The average price for commodities rose 1.3 percent.

Global dairy prices inch up in final auction of the year

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Agriculture Minister warned of impact of COVID-19 on industry's future

Related video: New Zealand absent from Climate Ambition Summit 2020.

Meat should be 2.5 times more expensive than it is - study

It's hoped feeding cows the plantain will have a positive environmental impact.

Farming project tinkers with cows' diet to reduce dairy's environmental footprint

Related video: Earlier this year drought had a crippling effect on farmers and communities in a number of regions.

'Plan for the worst': Farmers urged to think of animal welfare ahead of potentially tough summer

The dairy industry says it wants to be "part of the solution"

Dairy industry backs call to rethink environmental research funding

The Government says the new rules are necessary to clean up the country's lakes and rivers.

'It's bad news': New report estimates 83 pct drop in farm productivity in Ashburton due to freshwater reforms

Overall farmers remain more pessimistic than optimistic about the year ahead.

Farmer confidence up, but horticulture sector's optimism wanes amid worker shortage

Related video: Earlier this year drought had a crippling effect on farmers and communities in a number of regions.

Study highlights effect of drought on farmers' bottom line

Left: total nitrogen levels in excess of current regulatory rules. Right: what might happen if nitrogen levels reduce in years to come.

Interactive map reveals the regions where nitrogen levels are highest

Lindy Nelson.

The 'woman on a mission' to make New Zealand's farms safer

The Gulf Livestock 1 disappeared in September.

UK to ban live animal exports

The co-op gave its first quarter business update on Friday.

Fonterra raises forecast milk price as first-quarter earnings up in 'solid start' to year

There are concerns a closer relationship between the two groups could have a negative impact on freshwater.

Fish and Game determined relationship with Fed Farmers won't 'undermine' environmental work

Almost half of the country's greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture.

'No silver bullets' for farmers to reduce emissions - DairyNZ

The price for whole milk powder was up 5 percent.

'Bumper lift' for dairy prices in latest auction

Related: Earlier this year a livestock agent in Otago said a ban on livestock exports would harm the whole farming industry.

MPI job ad 'foreshadows' continuation of controversial live cattle exports - SAFE

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Government unlocks funding for farmers as La Niña looms over summer

Horticulture lending is growing at an annual rate of 15 percent.

Banks warned of 'emerging risks' in horticulture as sector struggles with labour shortage

Watch Newshub political reporter Anna Bracewell-Worrall's report.

Farmers to have more influence on Government decisions after Labour flipped rural seats

Jacinda Ardern spoke at this year's Primary Industries Summit in Wellington.

PM says work will be done to make freshwater regulations 'workable'

The company predicts the move will lead to 10 million litres of milk consumed by Kiwis in 2021 being carbon-free.

Anchor milks go carbon-zero

Related: Earlier this year Geoffrey Young from Federated Farmers Southland spoke to Rural Today about the regulations

Momentum builds for farmer movement fighting for more 'common sense' around freshwater rules

The country's pastoral agriculture was built on regenerative principles, with clover-based pastures combined with cropping rotations, a former academic says.

NZ farmers adopted regenerative agriculture years ago - professor

A project to improve the health of the Lindis River received $772,000 in funding.

Farmer-led freshwater projects get funding boost

Prices rose 1.8 percent.

Latest GDT auction sees 'modest' rise for dairy prices

Tim Anderson at his property four years after the quake.

'It changed all our lives': Farmers reflect on how Kaikōura quake forced them to rethink how they work

The page's New Zealand admin Julian Price spoke to Rural Today.

'It's giving farmers a voice': Online group brings farmers together to combat 'misinformation' about sector

Watch: The AgFest went ahead on Friday.

Cantabrians flock to the West Coast for AgFest

The previous event was held in 2018.

West Coast gearing up for 'jam-packed weekend' with AgFest

The activists said it was unnatural for humans to drink cows' milk.

Animal rights group dress up as giant babies in Beehive dairy protest

Robert Hicks has been helping keep water out of the notoriously flood-prone Hauraki Plains since 1978.

Hauraki farmer steps down from 40-year flood fight

Torrential rain has caused flooding and widespread damage in Napier.

Heavy rain a 'godsend' for Hawke's Bay farmers