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A family, a farm and a coastal walk loved by thousands
The Stuart family gave up 200 hectares to plant a native forest beside the walkway.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Rain forces Taihape Shears venue change
Heavy rain has made it almost impossible to get sheep trucks in and out of Memorial Park.
Venison prices hold firm as velvet supply eases heading into 2026
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s National Deer & Velvet Manager Tony Cochrane's update.
'Minimising costs and maximising profits': Waewaepa Station's big on-farm sale day
The sale was just the second for Waewaepa Station in which they managed to sell everything
Scholarship recognises Wairoa woman as future industry leader
Wairoa's Dianne Roadley is among recipients of B+LNZ Rural Advancement Scholarship.
Registrations still open for Wormwise field day
B+LNZ still wants registrations for the 'Wormwise in Action' field day later this month.
'Good value for money': Puketoro farm auction a sell-out
A total of 6400 sheep and 1020 cattle changed hands at Puketoro Station on Wednesday.
Alliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEO
Dawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.
Fast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?
One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas.
'Can have confidence': China beef tariffs unlikely to affect New Zealand
NZ will have an annual duty-free quota of 206,000 tonnes, rising to 214,000 tonnes.
Farming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia
'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'
Talking the talk: East Coast Farm Expo to offer range of guest speakers
The sheep and beef expo is bringing together a wide variety of informative expertise.
B+LNZ, Tairāwhiti Whenua Collection holding Wormwise field day at Tolaga Bay
An expert will talk about grazing management and the use of forage crops at the field day.
Meat inspection plan under fire: Fears on costs, safety and market access
Meat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns.
More lambs on the ground as national flock lifts after tough seasons
Stronger ewe performance lifted the national lambing rate to 131.1%.
New rules for small-scale butchers
The Government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors.
Sell-out sale for Mangahauhau rams; high of $3400
Mangahauhau Hampshires enjoyed a Gisborne ram sale 'up there' with its best.
Tangihau Angus stud and its record-breaking bulls
Tangihau Angus bulls fetched a New Zealand-record $161,000 in June.
Future is now: Farm Expo's special appeal for young farmers
Young farmers will be a special focus at Wairoa's East Coast Farming Expo in February.
Strong prices at the Temuka Saleyards for the IHC Calf and Rural Scheme
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Barry Fox on selling calves for a good cause.
Lamb prices bring smiles to dials of Gisborne sheep farmers
Farmers in Tairawhiti have plenty to smile about over lambing and current stock prices.
Beef mince now pricier than lamb as costs surge
RaboResearch says global demand has turned mince from a budget staple to a luxury buy.
NZ sheepmeat exports hit record value in October
Sheepmeat reached a record $14.31/kg amid strong EU and US demand.
The one thing hardcore conservationists and farmers agree on
A predator that eats native species and spreads disease in livestock is a target for all.
How global beef demand is hitting Maccas' bottom line in New Zealand
The chain exports nearly 30,000 tonnes of beef, about 10% of NZ's total beef exports.
'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisis
Federated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.
Special hub on farmer health at East Coast Expo
The hub at the February event will outreach teams, body and mind fitness gurus and more.
Editorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exporters
OPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.
What Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food prices
New Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.
'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomed
Move "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".