Rural

Pongakawa farm to showcase eco improvements

Bay of Plenty landowners who are curious about how to improve the water quality of local streams, rivers and estuaries are being invited to take a first-hand... Read More

A safe haven for donkeys

The donkey derives from the African wild ass and is adapted for living in harsh, hot conditions with sparse dry vegetation. Domesticated in Africa some 5000... Read More

Farewell to the “Happy Huntsman”

After a decade as Huntsman for the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt, Charlie Halley has retired and handed over to Jamie Bragg. Under the name of Rotorua Hunt... Read More

Fonterra increases farmgate milk price forecast

Fonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast for this season, as milk supply weakens and demand improves. The co-operative on Monday lifted its farmgate... Read More

Fonterra increases farmgate milk price forecast

Fonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast for this season, as milk supply weakens and demand improves. The co-operative on Monday lifted its farmgate... Read More

Police seek tramper at Pureora Forest Park

Police wish to make contact with the owner of the pack shown in the photo. "The pack was left at Hauhungaroa Hut in the Pureora Forest Park at around 6.50pm... Read More

Fonterra reports net profits nearly triple

Dairy co-operative Fonterra's full year net profit has nearly tripled, with revenue growth of 12 per cent. The dairy exporter says the strong result reflected... Read More

Call for independent inquiry into rural banking

Lobby group Federated Farmers is calling on the next government to carry out an independent inquiry into rural banking. It comes after a survey the group... Read More

Vigilance: Rural crime on the rise

Be vigilant, is the message from Federated Farmers in the wake of rising rural crime. Matamata branch chair Matthew Zonderop says thieves targeting farms... Read More

A passion for poultry

Through tragedy and tough times, one thing that has remained constant for Kelly Phelps is her passion for animals, hens in particular, and their welfare. In... Read More

Handy Hines dominates BOP Young Grower titles

All-round supremacy has seen Ōpōtiki orchard manager Sydney Hines named Bay of Plenty Young Grower for 2023 at the awards ceremony in Mount Maunganui. The 24-year-old... Read More

Get to know the Fieldays innovation award winners

Winners from up and down the country are celebrating after being recognised by Fieldays for the 2023 innovation awards. 'Innovation has always been at the forefront... Read More