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Years at Agri-Women’s Development Trust a story of growth and transformation.

Comedy nights planned for flood-hit Pukekohe and Te Aroha.

Weather events, compliance and economic pressures weigh on farmers

Lincoln cropping and sheep farmer Liz Morrish has taken everything cancer can throw at her and still come up determined to do as much as she can for others.

The next few years will be crucial for NZ agriculture, with decisions being made about big issues relating to the food and fibre sector, the farming body says.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council surveying landowners in a bid to bolster recovery.

Race attracts mountain bikers, e-bikers and runners from across North Island.

At every farming conference in those first years the mantra was of telling a better story – ‘If only people understood our value, they’d value our work', writes Bryan Gibson.

Farming theme demanded nothing less than Farmers Weekly fashioned into confetti cones – both the NZ and UK papers.

Surfing for Farmers ticked all the boxes for a sharemilker looking to switch up his lifestyle.

Booklet sets out 80-year history of philanthropic body that owns Hamilton landmark.

A converted church in the middle of nowhere is proving a draw in its new life as a restaurant featuring the best of local produce.

Michael Taylor has volunteered his time for the good of his community for decades. When the cyclones hit, his community got a chance to repay the favour.

Just weeks after wrapping up the debut season of the Shepherdess TV series, executive producer Kristy McGregor chats about the show’s success and whether viewers can expect another season.

Telethon and related stunts bring in enough for 700,000 food bank meals.

The healing power of the ocean on the body and mind were the inspiration for Surfing for Farmers, an initiative that has NZ farmers taking regular saltwater therapy.

Principles of sustainablity ‘are equally relevant to other parts of our lives’ says Ashburton Water Zone Committee member Anglea Cushnie.

Alan Emerson has high praise for the Rural Policing Team in his corner of Wairarapa.

Sand in the togs and uncles ahoy are some of Phil Weir’s Christmas memories.

Letele steps into the ring for The Big Feed rural telethon.

Graduates of adventure course raise money for dairy mates to have a go.

The Dairy Women’s Network marks milestone with events around the country to connect with as many of their members as possible.

Alan Emerson takes heart from an upbeat Federated Farmers end-of-year gathering.

Waikato dairy farmer prepares to hitchhike from Auckland to Christchurch to raise awareness about The Big Feed telethon.

Agri-Women’s Development Trust and partners present a programme of events and tools to boost rural wellbeing.

To effectively navigate the times ahead we need to listen more, says Aimee Blake.

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has now donated $1.4m worth of posts, wire and more.

Surfing for Farmers gets folk out on the water after a tough year on farm.

Commence the Re-Fence was launched at the Fieldays in June, with Federated Farmers and the Farmy Army involved as partners.

Graham Christensen credits his success to the beauty of New Zealand farming scenes and ‘an exceedingly good tutor’.

Many have Commence the Re-Fence to thank for helping relieve rebuild pain.

Students ready to come to the aid of rural communities at a moment’s notice.

Garden to Table Charitable Trust to expand growing and cooking programme.

Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges to take centre stage at the NZ Agricultural Show.

South Otago family donates close to 6000 mince meals through Meat the Need charity.

Call for new farmers as Open Farms gears up for March next year.