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Why the good old days are now: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth looks back at 2024 and what's in store for the future.

Opinion: Dairy is NZ’s perennial performer - DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown
Sponsored content: Opinion - dairy's future is bright, with an exciting path forward.

Vege tips: Salad recipes for your Christmas table
OPINION: Kem's potato salad and lamb rump salad are ideal for Christmas.

Eau de parfarm: Pongs from the paddock - Hunter Wells
OPINION: Hunter Wells recounts an on-farm olfactory conversation from back in the day.

Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration
OPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.

Editorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewed
OPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.

Vege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettes
Opinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.

Wairarapa MP: 'The Government is listening to farmers'
Rural New Zealand is a driving force for our nation’s prosperity.

Vege tips: The kūmara secret
Kūmara is a superfood of the garden and divine when roasted and used in a salad.

Opinion: When times get tough, stay strong with Farmstrong
It's crucial to remind people they're not alone during challenging times.

Vege tips: Why you should give parsnips a chance
Opinion: Poor parsnips; they get such a bad rap.

Fran O’Sullivan: Trump's trade vision could cost NZ $750m
OPINION: Trump's new commerce boss is a keen proponent of tariffs.

Secrets of berry farm’s success
Berry season is up and running with fruit arriving at supermarkets and greengrocers.

Nicky Rennie: Job losses a house of cards for small towns
OPINION: The greatest jewel in Tokoroa's crown was without doubt Kinleith Mill.

Opinion: Why farmers need field trials
Opinion: It's hard to imagine how an agricultural model could give a complete picture.

Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news
OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.

Vege tips: Grow spring onions, make potato salad
OPINION: Spring onions are versatile but this dish is my favourite use for them.

Opinion: A vital step forward for rural veterinary care
Opinion: This year's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has 35 graduate vets.

Vege tips: Eating thistles? Don't knock it 'til you've tried it
OPINION: These thistles are a staple in the French diet.

Climate Change: Could food rationing become a reality?
OPINION: Would the public accept climate-motivated rationing?

Opinion: Why hasn't the Government acted on carbon farming?
OPINION: Finn Ross & James Robbie say irreversible damage happening to rural communities.

Vege tips: Asparagus - to plant, or not to plant
OPINION: 'I buy asparagus from the local radiator shop but here's how you can grow it'.

Liam Dann: Classic Kiwi recovery is on its way ... and it’s not good enough
A new report by Westpac outlines the kind of economic recovery we can expect.

Vege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achievement this year
OPINION: Here's a little show-and-tell about how things are progressing in my garden.

How Kiwi dairy farmers can help the world
Opinion: Dairy can help New Zealand, and the world, reach its biodiversity targets.

Vege tips: Rabbits and aphids and snails, oh my!
Opinion: Remember that having a few pests is a natural part of gardening.

Why you don't want to win the Moorpark Derby - Opinion
Opinion: The Moorpark Derby isn't on NZ's racing scene and that's probably for the best.

Kendall Langston: How farmers can avoid the seven most expensive words in business
OPINION: Kiwi farmers are the world's best. Independent governance will make them better.

Carl Bates - Farmers should feel encouraged by new action plan
OPINION: Taranaki farmers will benefit from government plan reducing compliance burdens.