Gerard Pain: Plan B, C ... for water storage
We have nothing to show for the $20 million of ratepayer money that was spent of the RWSS.
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Farmers are currently cultivating their paddocks for pasture or crop rotation.
Comment: Farmers key to climate solution, but at what cost?
If we want to fix the global environmental problems it will have to be up to the farmers.
Addressing our nature deficit
It's said that separating people from nature leads to increased stress.
When shadows attack and Velcro snaps
There is a fairly comprehensive list of things that worry and perplex Bryn.
Fran O'Sullivan: No TPP glory for Trump
OPINION: While US President was flattered, other nations worked on a trade deal.
Comment: Young Farmer TV snub a disgrace
Decision not to air Young Farmer contest makes a mockery of claims to support NZ culture.
The TPP done deal that turned out not to be
How Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.
Remember us in the regions, Jacinda
The people of Whanganui need you to fulfil your promises. And then some.
Federated Farmers Letter: Why blaming farmers doesn't hold water
Water is being discussed across the country, but without solutions.
Paul Bailey: Still many challenges ahead
As a community we should never forget the dangers of group think.
National Govt was behind heartland NZ
We must ensure recent gains are not eroded by unnecessary taxes and compliance costs.
Zelka Grammer: Importance of keeping GM free zone
16000 people were against the indiscriminate planting of GE trees in Northland last year.
Super Fund's farm buys look good value
Farming is totally unrepresented on the NZX making access difficult for most Kiwis.
Opinion: Prime Minister must nix the TPP
The trouble with the TPP is that it is not only a free-trade arrangement.
Katie Milne: It's still the govt's job
Federated Farmers has reviewed its legal position on the GMO issue in the Northland RPS.
Rick's Beef: Managing compliance
We have environmental compliance coming at us like a freight train.
Mike Finlayson: RMA a matter of balance
The council is a governed by the law of the land. My role is to influence policy.
Rachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threat
COMMENT: Artificial milk and meat pose huge risk to farming industry.
John Blackwell: Challenges ahead
October has gone from one of our wettest winters to suddenly a drying-out spring
Opinion: What you need to know about winter fisheries closures
Fish and Game responds to Rural Advocacy Network's "loose-cannon approach to reporting."
Jamie Mackay: Good luck Jacinda - well, sort of.
Jamie Mackay puts a rural perspective on the Prime Minister.
Conservation: Care, kōrero and connection
This year, we have more reasons than ever to celebrate the river.
Editorial: Regions have waited long enough
The lolly scramble that is a general election has come and gone
Dr Doug Edmeades: Today's media replaces science with sensationalism
Dr Doug Edmeades has a bone to pick with the state of journalism.
Get advice before you go out farming
It is important to seek advice before you buy a farm.
Barry Soper: Winston Peters drove a hard bargain
Comment: The NZ First and Greens deals came at a fairly hefty cost to Labour.
Rural Ramblings: Swimming phone a winner for teen
Phone takes a dive resulting in a late-night swim - and a scheme
Mike Finlayson: A year in retrospect
Mike Finlayson takes an opportunity to reflect on the last year of council.
Ray Geor: We all want cleaner waterways
Clean rivers and a thriving agriculture industry are not mutually exclusive.