Waikato Herald
Hump Bridge milk sells dairy straight from the cows
Selling raw milk from their front gate is a dream come true for Mike and Chris Richmond.
Latest from Rural business
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fieldays 2018: Business picks up after wet start
Exhibitors report that business was going well with hopes for good turnout today.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Plastic stockpiles growing after China ban
Stockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Candidates line up for Horticulture NZ board
Four candidates will vie for two positions on the Horticulture New Zealand Board.
Heartland Bank teams up with rural youth
Heartland Bank will team up with NZ Young Farmers to support youth in rural industries.
Dr Nic Lees: Agriculture sector conditions unsustainable
Dr Nic Lees says New Zealand agriculture cannot continue with business as usual.
Boeing flying contest lures Kiwi inventors
The race to develop a personal aircraft is on and New Zealand inventors are lining up.
Dairy conversion good decision for Waikato farming couple
Converting a sheep and beef farm to dairy has proven a good decision for a Waikato couple.
Feed budget: Make the right decisions on drying off
Correct feeding and drying off decisions are important to maximise this season.
Exciting times for AgFirst Engineering
Agfirst is an up and coming business focussing on rural water supply and effluent systems.
Auckland lawyers paid more than in the regions
Pay is not everything in the legal industry according to a new survey
Tiger attack prompts Hamilton council to reassess risk
Council CEO recalls moment tiger victim's husband asked why he hadn't visited.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Climate change policy can work with support
Federated Farmers says proposals to tackle climate change can work as if there is support.
CPTTP signing gets a tick from Federated Farmers
"Great outcome for not just the primary sector but all New Zealanders," says Katie Milne
CPTPP welcomed by winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers welcome the CPTPP according to chief executive Philip Gregan.
Greenlea Premier Meats helps out with new vehicle
Greenlea Premier Meats has donated a new car to Waikato Rural Support.
Waikato muscles up its economic growth effort
Waikato's first economic development agency takes flight.
Veggie prices set to rise as humidity hits crops
High humidity levels over summer have damaged green leafy vegetables.
Who dung it? Beetles helping to fight effluent on farms
Dung beetles do the dirty work for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton airport operator buys hotel out of messy receivership
Waikato Regional Airport has bought the Hamilton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre.
Food Waikato new spray dryer will cost $45 million
A $45 million new food spray dryer is being planned for Food Waikato.
CRV Ambreed supports Ohaupo dairy farmer
Mathew Karl currently milks 300 mixed-breed cows on 100 hectares, and loves his life.
Election to replace Beef + Lamb chairman
A director election will be held for Beef + Lamb NZs Northland electoral district.
Wools of NZ strategies for the future
Grower shareholders from around the country attended the Wools of New Zealand AGM.
Ngahinapouri farmer new chair at DairyNZ
Ngahinapouri farmer Jim van der Poel is the new chairman of DairyNZ.
Beef + Lamb welcome Trans-Pacific Partnership
Beef + Lamb are happy with the results of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Feds back Govt goal to boost research spend
Federated Farmers is behind the new government's goal of boosting the nation's spending