DWN Launches NZ Dairy Monopoly Board Game
Dairy Women's Network (DWN) has announced a new limited edition DWN Monopoly NZ Dairy Farming Edition, created to celebrate the people, places and seasons.
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Conveyance Allowance Increase Welcomed by Rural Women
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and Federated Farmers say they welcome the announcement last week that the Government will increase the conveyance allowance by 30%.
NZ Signs Historic India Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand and India have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) described as a once-in-a-generation deal.
Wet Summer Sets Stage for Strong Duck Hunting Season in Lower North Island
What’s been a "rubbish" summer for campers and beachgoers has duck hunters in the lower North Island rubbing their hands together in anticipation of a bumper waterfowl season, which starts this weekend (May 2/3).
Higher Lamb Weaning Weights Boost Profitability and Emissions Efficiency, Study Finds
New research suggests sheep and beef farmers could improve both profitability and emissions efficiency by increasing lamb weaning weights, with only marginal changes in total greenhouse gas emissions.
Pukerau Winter Grazing Field Day to Help Southland Farmers Prepare for Season
Southland farmers are being encouraged to get ahead of the winter grazing season by attending a practical field day in Pukerau next week.
National
Road Safety Week 2026 Urges Kiwis to ‘Be a Road Safety Hero’
New Zealand communities are being encouraged to participate in Road Safety Week, running from 4 - 10 May, with a nationwide push to raise awareness and reduce road harm.
NZ Farm Worker Pay Growth Slows After Post-Pandemic Boom
According to the latest Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report, released today, farm worker pay growth has levelled off after a post-Covid period of rapid growth.
NZ ETS Settings Hold Steady Amid Shortfall Warning
The Climate Change Commission has recommended maintaining the current New Zealand Emissions Trading System (NZ ETS) settings but warns of a potential unit shortfall as early as 2028.
Conservative Party Says NZ–India FTA Risks Undermining Local Workforce
The Conservative Party warns that the upcoming free trade agreement between New Zealand and India may prioritise increased labour mobility while offering limited reassurance for New Zealand workers.
World
Arla Foods delivers $15b revenue as Co-op turns 25
European dairy giant Arla Foods celebrated its 25th anniversary as a cross-border, farmer-owned co-operative with a solid half-year result.
Nestle reportedly withdraws from methane accord
The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows…NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.Europe’s largest dairy co-operative to launch in 2026 as Arla Foods and DMK merge
The creation of Europe's largest dairy co-operative should be complete by early 2026.Young Aussie farmers gain global insights on study tour to Ireland
Twenty four young farmers from South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania have returned from a recent study tour of Ireland…Opinion
The Cost of War on Our Primary Sector
OPINION: Since the escalation of tensions involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, farmers have seen diesel prices…
Anger, Fear and Worry Not A Good Mix
OPINION: I have to admit I do miss the swallows when they leave our place for the winter months. And…Editorial: Selling The Indian FTA
OPINION: Political parties in New Zealand have a long history of supporting free trade agreements together.Creating Certainty In Uncertain Times
OPINION: If there's one thing farmers understand better than most, it's uncertainty.Managing Input Costs Key To Planning For Season Ahead
OPINION: New Zealand’s pasture-based dairy system remains one of our greatest strengths. It positions us well during periods of global uncertainty…Agribusiness
NZ Resets Science Funding Priorities After 30 Years
For the first time in more than 30 years the Government has set a new set of radical priorities for…
Perrin Ag Appoints Consultant Vicky Ferris to Strengthen Hawke’s Bay Agribusiness Support
Perrin Ag has appointed Vicky Ferris as its new Hawke's Bay consultant.Farmlands and Donaghys Join Forces to Boost NZ Agricultural Capability
Two long-standing New Zealand agricultural businesses are coming together to strengthen innovation, local manufacturing capability, and access to essential farm…$10m Boost for Govt Coffers From Pāmu
State farmer Pāmu (Landcorp) has announced it will pay a $10 million special dividend to the Crown off the back…Adam Williamson Appointed DairyNZ Associate Director for 2026–27
North Canterbury farmer Adam Williamson has been appointed DairyNZ's associate director for 2026-27.Management
Erewhon Station Farming Field Day Highlights Profit Strategy
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Farming for Profit’ field day drew about 100 people keen to hear about the policies that drove performance at Erewhon Station, located on the Taihape to Napier Road.
Champion Farmers Drive Environmental Change in Agriculture
Finding and supporting ‘champion farmers’ – or top-quality farmers - is one of best ways of getting other farmers to take the appropriate measures to mitigate environmental issues, according to a leading Irish scientist Dr Mary Ryan.
Don't Sell Yourself Short On Insurance
Ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive and up to date because as a rural contractor you don’t know what’s around the corner.
Global Agritech Programme Brings UK Innovation to NZ Farms
Farm Innovation Network (FIN) is bringing global agritech innovation to New Zealand farms through a new international programme it says is designed to fast-track technology validation in real farming systems.
How Wearable Tech Helped One NZ Farmer Cut CIDR Use and Improve Mating Success
Tru-Test collars are "the best investment I've ever made in farming," says South Otago sharemilker Kevin Louw. "I absolutely love them."
Farm Health
Higher Lamb Weaning Weights Boost Profitability and Emissions Efficiency, Study Finds
New research suggests sheep and beef farmers could improve both profitability and emissions efficiency by increasing lamb weaning weights, with only marginal changes in total greenhouse gas emissions.
Smarter Drenching Key to Cattle Parasite Control NZ
Feeding stock well and drenching only those animals facing a parasite challenge are key tactics in managing parasites in cattle, especially in autumn and early winter.
New Dairy Research Unlocks Better Fertility and Herd Performance in NZ
New research is helping farmers better understand and manage fertility, with clearer tools and measures to support more robust, productive herds.
Building 'Match-Fit' Cows for Calving, Lactation
The dry period isn’t just a farm holiday but a chance to get your herd match-fit for calving and early lactation. If you treat it as a focused phase of preparation, recovery and capacity building, you’ll see the benefits when the cows return to milk.
Sheep Breeder Forum 2026 to Showcase Latest Advances in Sheep Genetics
Farmers will get an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in sheep genetics at the Sheep Breeder Forum this May.
Machinery & Products
Penske NZ Appoints Stephen Kelly as General Manager
Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske NZ operations, effective immediately In this role he will oversee all NZ branch operations, including energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail, while continuing to be based at Penske’s Christchurch branch.
Te Pari CollarBoss Improves Safety in Cow Collar Fitting
With wearables becoming the “must have” for dairy and, more recently, for beef operations, fitting collars for virtual fencing or health monitoring can be an awkward and potentially risky job in the cattle yards.
NEXAT Gantry System Sets World Record with 637t Soybean Harvest in Eight Hours
Operating with a completely different format from conventional tractors and combine harvesters, the NEXAT prime mover combines all steps of crop production in one modular carrier vehicle, from tillage, through seeding to harvesting.
AGTEK Launches Basak Orchard Tractors in NZ Market
With emission regulations meaning more tractors are incorporating engine technology such as exhaust gas recirculation and ad-blue, AGTEK set out to source a tractor that didn’t require these add-ons, featured more mechanical systems rather than electronics, and offered something a little more “bulletproof”.
FutureAg Melbourne Postponed Amid Global Farm Pressures
With mounting pressure on Australian farmers, driven by the increasingly fluid global uncertainty, the organisers of 'FutureAg powered by Agritechnica' have postponed the Melbourne event.
Motoring
Kia Tasman ute launches in NZ
Stepping into the already crowded ute market, it’s important to bring your best game. Kia look to have done just…
Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Half A Brain
OPINION: When Donald Trump returned to the White House, many people with half a brain could see the results for…
Inconvenient Truths
OPINION: Media trust has tanked because of what media's more woke members do and say.
Milking It
Too Lenient
OPINION: Reckless action by Greenpeace in 2024 forced Fonterra to shut down a drying plant for four hours, costing the co-op…
Fossil Fuel Crusade
OPINION: The global crusade against fossil fuel is gaining momentum in some regions.
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