Rural

An official investigation into allegations of animal mistreatment has uncovered some "very concerning" instances documented within the video footage of an animal rights group exposé.

The dams costs have come in at much more that initially projected.

The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months.

The Horticulture Industry is concerned about the discovery of a single oriental fruit fly - but is confident MPI will eradicate any further incursion.

The New Zealand Merino Company says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty by an animal rights group - and could expel farms from its ethical wool accreditation programme.

Nadia Lim and her husband Carlos Bagrie are among the recipients of New Year Honours from the farming community.

Meat exporters says 2024 has been a tough year for the industry - but positive signs are emerging.

Although vegetables need water more frequently, the rest of your plants will be happiest for their soil to get a really deep soaking once a week, gardening tutor Kath Irvine says. Audio

The rodeo season is underway and Waikato sisters Lylah and Riley Wood are in an arena practising their rodeo skills, a sport which has taken them to the US with a national youth team this year.

Red-meat co-op Alliance says it will be an "emotional time" for the 55 remaining meat workers at its Smithfield plant today.

Wallingford Homestead in Central Hawke's Bay was once a bustling base for the local farming community. These days it's helping bridge the urban-rural divide and provides employment opportunities for…