Rural

Consultation calls on EBOP community growth

A proposal for how to address growth and guide the future of the Eastern Bay of Plenty sub-region is now out for community feedback. Our Places - Eastern... Read More

Understanding the risk of facial eczema

As part of a broader Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ)-led Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme, a new three-year study is under way to understand the risk... Read More

Farmer sentenced over failure to treat flystrike

A sheep farmer has been disqualified indefinitely from being in charge of animals and fined $13,000 for failing to treat flystrike and meet welfare needs of... Read More

Dairy prices dip in latest auction

Prices have dropped slightly in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 0.3 per cent decrease across the board. This follows an increase... Read More

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels podcast back

Rural Women New Zealand's popular podcast, Black Heels and Tractor Wheels, is back for a seventh season, with the first episode available from today. 'This... Read More

Big ideas for Tauranga Escape festival

There will be a return of some favourites, and the introduction of new when Tauranga's biennial literary festival kicks off on Friday. Escape - affectionately... Read More

The science behind the fruit

Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit sprung on the market seemingly from out of nowhere in 2022, but on the outskirts of Te Puke, scientists were quietly celebrating decades... Read More

NZ’s appetite for meat could sizzle into new era

The overconsumption of meat has been related to negative health, environmental, and animal welfare outcomes. As a result, many people are cutting back on meat,... Read More

Communities push back against school bus cuts

Rural groups are raising the alarm over the review and cancellation of school bus routes. The Ministry of Education said it regularly reviewed routes to ensure... Read More

Federated Farmers applaud changes to investment

Federated Farmers welcome the government's decision to change New Zealand's investment settings after the OECD ranked the country last in openness to investment. 'As... Read More

From city lights to country living

One family's bold move from Wellington to rural Katikati launched a multi-generational organic market garden business that's having a positive impact on their... Read More

Early-bird prizes for BOP Dairy Industry Awards

Bay of Plenty farmers have a chance to win a share of a fabulous prize pool simply by entering and completing the 2025 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards programme. Dairy... Read More