Rural

Debate contest hones young farmers' communication

While many may struggle to pinpoint its location, Te Kawa West Young Farmers Club continues to punch above its weight. The Te Awamutu-based club regularly... Read More

Horticulture: IRD finds $45m in undeclared tax

Inland Revenue has found $45 million of undeclared tax in the horticulture industry in just the last 10 months. Spokesperson Tony Morris said they were seeing... Read More

Lotto funding helps cyclone recovery projects

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, communities are now stronger and more resilient following the distribution of $11.77 million raised through a special Lotto... Read More

Regional Infrastructure Fund backs solar energy

A Bay of Plenty project is one of three solar projects in regional New Zealand which will receive loans of up to $28.1 million combined from the Regional Infrastructure... Read More

1200 pests removed in school's annual hunt

More than 1200 pests were removed from the environment around Te Ranga School as a result of this year's Possum and Pest Hunt. The three-day hunt culminated... Read More

New rules for BOP in revised pest management plan

Bay of Plenty turtle owners are now required to securely house their pets as the regional council changes its pest plan to prevent escapees. While unlikely... Read More

Matakana Island hosts blueberry pioneer

A remote blueberry grower on Matakana Island off Tauranga's coast says a visit from one of the industry's biggest players was a 'game-changer” for its... Read More

Call for more rural psychologists to help farmers

While many farmers are feeling good about record meat and dairy prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide statistics... Read More

Fertiliser: 25 years of innovation and passion

In the late 1990s, when the fertiliser industry in New Zealand was undergoing a significant amount of consolidation, dairy farmers Ross Karl, Rob Phillips and... Read More

The quail kid - cracking the egg market aged 12

Hamish Sturgeon has been rearing quails for their eggs since the age of 11. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle keeping the cute little... Read More

Farmers praise game-changing mastitis tech

A Bay of Plenty company has gone from pipe and paper to cutting-edge mastitis detection technology. Bovonic, which started life in the garage of founder Liam... Read More

Te Puke gears up for 30th annual book fair

This month marks a milestone for Te Puke-based Kiwicoast Lions, which will hold its 30th book fair over Matariki weekend. The book fair is almost a year-round... Read More