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Charmed by rain, The Boss and The Chief Inspector have headed to a new start at Hokitika, Charlotte Rietveld writes.

Ag nutrient specialist Rachael Hoogenboom is making the most of life in Southland, seeing the sights, training a puppy and taking to the water.

With the world grain market in turmoil, South Canterbury farmer Andrew Steven contemplates the big picture of feast and famine.

Carbon farming has resulted in communications issues for many farmers. Robert Carter joins the Chorus.

Mark Chamberlain and his family got a call from some night visitors who relieved his family of thousands of dollars worth of stuff. He’s not amused.

Despite the mud, Suzie Corboy really enjoys shifting cattle break fences in winter.

Mark Guscott extols the virtues of farm discussion groups, like the one he’s a member of in Wairarapa.

King Country farmer Dani Darke has been preparing for summer.

Matata farmer Paul Burt reflects on an early encounter with a staff crossdresser in a time when farming was simpler.

Southland farmer Dean Rabbidge has serious concerns about climate change partnership He Waka Eke Noa and its recommendations.