Aviation safety in spotlight
In this period of increasing scrutiny of farming practices, issues around agricultural aviation safety are also being put under the health and safety spotlight.
Rural
Wed 19 Jun 2013
Tue 18 Jun 2013
Care for a special place
Every year thousands of volunteers donate time and energy to preserve and protect the historical Mimiwhangata farm.
Farmers feel the pinch as sheep numbers fall
At least one million fewer lambs will be sent to the works next season because of the drought and declining sheep numbers.
Mon 17 Jun 2013
Management of escaped pests discussed
The management of unwanted exotic pests that 'escaped' eradication has at times been unclear, with regional councils often left to their own devices to formulate...
Sun 16 Jun 2013
Rescues run in the family
Retired farmer Harvie Beetham and son Charlie have spent much of their lives "out in the sticks" and know the value of the helicopter rescue services.
Breeders celebrate best bulls
Leading dairy farmers gathered at genetics company LIC last month to celebrate 2012's successes.
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