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Calving can be an exciting time of year, with lots of calves around and milk starting to flow into the vat, but it is a tiring time of year too. It’s worth spending a bit of time now thinking about how you will prioritise animal care and looking after your staff through this critical period. Some aspects you could focus on are preparing your heifers for milking quietly and fostering stock skills in your employees.

How you react to challenges has a huge impact on how well you manage the ups and downs of farming, says Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco, author of top-selling book Tools For The Top Paddock. Here he shares his tips for staying calm under pressure.

Getting off the grid and onto a power supply that can still meet his relatively high-power needs has long been a goal for Ashburton lifestyle block farmer and Ruralco member Basil Ivey.

The story of the Wahine disaster has been told many times but this time from one of the survivors—a member of the Lincoln College cricket team.

Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort dessert: sticky date pudding! This delightful blend of rich dates and warm caramel sauce will wrap you in a cozy hug with every delicious bite.

Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) systems have added another tool to the toolbox in agricultural water management, offering precise control over water application to optimise crop yield and water use efficiency.

After surviving a brutal attack, Auckland cop DS Honey Chalmers has returned to her hometown, Waitutū, to care for her mother.

Transform your garden this winter by embracing hardy plants and creative techniques to keep your green space thriving.

As South Island farmers head into winter grazing, supplementing dairy herds with the right minerals is critical because even bumper winter crops can still be nutritionally deficient, says a ruminant nutrition expert.

Making your own DIY couch pillow covers is a fun and rewarding project allowing you to explore new skills and add your own flair of creativity to your home.