Public articles
First up, best tractor
With the onset of lambing and calving, Suzie Corboy has taken leave from her other job as an ambulance officer.
No longer the outlaws
Charlotte Rietveld relishes the opportunity to dress for an award-winning occasion.
Right tree, right place
An extensive tree planting programme on Awapapa Station, near Gisborne, is bearing fruit. Trees and stock co-exist in a system that benefits the land and the animals. Rebecca Greaves reports. Photos by Louise Savage.
On a roll with nutrition
A Rangitikei couple have formulated their own dog food roll to suit busy working dogs. Sarah Horrocks reports.
Out on a limb
Doctoral student Kathryn Wright is researching the impact of plantation forestry on rural communities. By Annabelle Latz.
Mental health: Breaking the stigma
They say your vibe attracts your tribe, and men’s mental health warrior Krissy Mackintosh’s tribe is growing by the day. Her methods may seem unconventional to some, but the results speak for themselves. By Rebecca Greaves. Photos by Tink Lockett.
Four-legged assets
Your valuable working dog can suffer a range of health issues, vet Rachael Fouhy writes.
Battling Brushweeds
An effective pest weed control programme takes into account the species present.
Planning for tough times
Hill country farmers face the prospect of potential losses in the coming year. By Rebecca Greaves.
Soil nitrogen to reduce maize growing costs
Farmers growing maize can save money in nitrogen (N) costs as well as make environmental gains by making better use of plant-available N naturally present in the soil,