Time to bask

Chris Biddles marks some important anniversaries, and – unlike many – relishes the rain.


Leading the way with best practice

NZ Merino’s brand ZQ has aligned to the Responsible Wool Standard, with one of the requirements being that all sheep receive pain relief for tailing,…


Core strength protects spring seedlings

Even though winter has been wet in many areas, slugs are adept at moving to higher ground when they need to.


A better use for broken posts

Repost works alongside vineyards nationwide to turn their broken posts into a second life cycle on farm fence lines.


Dealing with stress

Stress is a natural human emotion. Rural counsellor Kathryn Wright says while we can’t eliminate it from our lives, we can change how you think about it.


Shearing for love, not money

It was supposed to be a non-shearing holiday for Paul Harris when he flew to England recently for his son’s wedding. But as one of only 19 World Sheep Shearing…


Move for mental health

Taranaki dairy farmer, father, rural advocate, public speaker and personal trainer Kane Brisco established Farm Fit NZ as a fitness class for his local rural…


Outlook mixed across the Tasman

Australian crop production is expected to be hit with rainfall deficiencies starting to emerge across several agricultural regions.


Give me a break

Covid put the kibosh on her trip two years ago, but in July this year Alison Robertson finally got away.


Milk price reduces options

Impacts of cuts to forecasted milk payments to the nation’s 12,000 dairy farms are expected to ripple across the wider economy, including the arable sector. By…