Rural

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

Emma Poole crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer Emma Poole is 'absolutely buzzing” after being named the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the contest's... Read More

Farmers face feed shortage due to wet weather

Dairy farmers in Waikato are facing a feed shortage - with consistent rain destroying pastures. A sharemilker in Te Poi and Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair... Read More

Farmers prepare to ‘give everything they’ve got’

A Pirongia dairy farmer is putting her best foot forward in a final attempt to claim victory as New Zealand's top young farmer. Twenty-eight-year-old Emma Poole... Read More

Creative gate wins People’s Choice Award

It's a stitch-up! A hand-crafted collaborative work has won the People's Choice Award in this year's Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award. It was decided by... Read More

Regional council on track to reduce emissions

Despite setbacks, Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it is on track to reduce carbon emissions. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has completed its third... Read More

Fieldays wraps for 55th year

Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped for its 55th year. With an audience comprising of both newcomers and Fieldays... Read More

Locals to have say on farm to forest conversions

The Government says it is delivering on its 2020 election commitment to tighten up rules on farm-to-forestry conversions by giving communities greater control... Read More

Fieldays gates open to roaring crowds

Fieldays gates are open and people have started pouring in this morning despite heavy traffic congestion around the region. For visitors heading to the four-day... Read More

From mortgage broker to native tree grower

With viticulturist great grandparents, market gardener grandparents, and farmer parents, it wasn't a surprise that Restore Native founder, Adam Thompson ended... Read More