John Stevenson to Step Down as Fonterra Council Chair in November
Outgoing Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says that it has been a privilege to represent the co-op's farmer shareholders.
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Egmont Honey Buys Tweeddale's, Now NZ's Biggest Apiary
New Plymouth-based Manuka honey exporter Egmont Honey has completed its acquisition of Taihape beekeeping business Tweeddale's Honey, with settlement finalised on Friday, 18 September.
Westpac Urges Farmers to Prepare Now for El Niño Drought
Westpac NZ is calling on farmers and growers to start preparing now for the possibility of a dry summer, as likely El Niño conditions raise the risk of drought across parts of the country.
Fonterra Names Four Independently Assessed Director Candidates
Fonterra Co-operative Group has confirmed the independently assessed candidates standing for election to its board in 2026.
Fonterra Lifts Milk Price to $9.50/kgMS for 2026/27
Fonterra has revised its Farmgate Milk Price forecast for the 2026/27 season, lifting the midpoint and narrowing the range on the back of improving global dairy commodity prices.
National
NZKGI Responds to Migrant Worker Exploitation Reports
Where any worker in the kiwifruit industry is mistreated, we expect the authorities to take action.
Susan O'Regan Appointed New Chair of QEII National Trust
Minister of Conservation Hon Tama Potaka has appointed Susan O'Regan as Chair of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust (QEII) for a three-year term.
B+LNZ Forecasts Lower Prices, But Still a Strong Season
Farmgate lamb prices are down by 8%, beef cattle by 4.5% and farm expenditure up by 4.2%.
Kiwifruit Growers Prepare for El Niño, Stay Optimistic
Kiwifruit growers are watchful but remain optimistic as concerns around the potential effects of the El Niño weather pattern this season.
World
Dawn Meats acquires German distributor Alexander Eyckeler GmbH
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats has acquired Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a long-standing German customer and partner of Alliance Group, for…
Fertiliser Prices Surge as FAO Flags Global Food Security Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the global implications of…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.Opinion
More To Overall Health Than Bugs and Viruses
OPINION: More than three decades ago, I was part of a group who received a monthly audio cassette tape from…
Editorial: Arable Woes
OPINION: Warning bells are ringing in the arable sector.Why Now Is the Time to Plan Farm Succession, Findex Says
OPINION: Succession and long-term planning are perennial topics because it is perpetually sidelined on busy farms.Adaptability - Farming's Most Valuable Asset
OPINION: One of the privileges of judging the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for more than a decade is the opportunity…Editorial: Backing Dairy
OPINION: The stats speak for themselves.Agribusiness
New Free Platform Connects Rural NZ With Board and Trustee Vacancies
A free online platform aggregating governance vacancies across rural and regional New Zealand has been launched.
New Rural Recycling Scheme to Replace Voluntary Farm Plastics Programmes by 2027
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg has announced details of a new rural plastics recycling scheme.NZ Scraps Drone Certification for Low-Risk Farm Spraying — Industry Split on Safety
Agricultural drone operators say that a government decision to allow lower-risk drone work without certification won’t lower standards but drive…Cameron Henderson Reappointed Unopposed as DairyNZ Deputy Chair
DairyNZ deputy chair Cameron Henderson has been re-appointed unopposed for another term.Seeka Posts Record $62m Profit as Zespri Lifts 2026 Forecast
More signs of a booming kiwifruit sector.Management
Push Feed Forward: Spring Nitrogen Tips for a Dry Summer
If you're thinking about investing in ways to push feed forward, this is the year to do it.
BVD Control Begins Long Before You See A Problem
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is sometimes viewed as a dairy industry issue, but the reality is that the disease can have serious consequences for beef breeding herds as well.
Inside the Southland Dairy Farm Where Robots and Pasture Work Together
In Dacre, near Invercargill in New Zealand’s South Island, Bruce Dinnington is running a dairy operation unlike any other.
How Trace Minerals Support Dairy Cow Recovery Pre-Mating
By September, pre-mating heat recording is underway on many spring-calving dairy farms.
Massey Uses Portable Analyser to Measure Pasture Soil GHGs
Researchers at Massey University are using a special piece of scientific equipment to improve the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from pasture soils.
Farm Health
Refresh Parasite Management in the New Season
Drench Options are become increasingly limited for sheep farmers, highlighting the importance of proactive parasite management planning within the wider farm system to stretch the longevity of drench as a tool.
Planning Next Year's Winter Forage Crops: What B+LNZ Wants Farmers to Consider
As farmers begin thinking about establishing next year’s winter forage crops, Beef + Lamb NZ is encouraging farmers to carefully consider what crops they are planting and where.
Calf Shed Hygiene Starts with Chemistry
Good Calf shed hygiene has always been about providing clean, dry bedding.
QuadSense Mastitis Screening Sees 50% NZ Sales Growth
Animal health company Bovonic is gearing up for its next stage of growth after increasing New Zealand sales of QuadSense by more than 50% in the last 12 months, including a record quarter for the business this year.
Mary Bowron Named Best Sheep and Beef Vet of the Year
B+LNZ's Wormwise veterinarian Mary Bowron has won the Best Sheep and Beef Vet of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.
Machinery & Products
Makita Launches GP001G 40VMax XGT Cordless Grease Gun
Power tool manufacturer Makita has released details of its new cordless GP001G 40vMax XGT grease gun, designed as a practical and precise solution for lubrication of the largest machinery.
Fendt 832 Vario Sets DLG PowerMix Fuel Efficiency Record
Operating large tractors became more expensive back in March due to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz conflict, meaning contractors had to introduce fuel surcharges and farmers had to adjust their budget forecasts.
Motueka Farm Machinery Sold as Sturgeons Retire After 44 Years
Close to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, Motueka is known for apples, pear and kiwifruit orchards, alongside specialised crops such as hops. Indeed, that specialisation, saw the area being the New Zealand centre of the tobacco growing, until the early 1980s.
Can-Am Unveils 2027 SSV, ATV Range With New Defender HD10
Can-Am has introduced its 2027 range of side-by-side vehicles (SSV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV), including the industry leading Defender, the Maverick R and the hugely capable Outlander ATV, incorporating a host of advancements designed to deliver an exceptional riding experience.
NZ Technicians Honoured at 2026 John Deere Awards in Brisbane
Leading John Deere technicians and apprentices from New Zealand and Australians were recognised at the recent sixth annual JD Technician of the Year Awards, held in Brisbane.
Motoring
Foton Launches Tunland V Series Ute Range in New Zealand
Foton has returned to the New Zealand light commercial vehicle market with the launch of the all-new Tunland V Series…
Subaru New Zealand Unveils All-Electric Trailseeker SUV Ahead of September 2026 Launch
Subaru New Zealand has announced the all-new, all-electric Trailseeker will join its SUV line-up in September 2026.Toyota Hilux Celebrates 50 Years in New Zealand with New BEV Model
Since arriving on New Zealand’s shores in 1976, the Hilux has been seen of farms, building sites and back roads,…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…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
'LinkedIn Greens'
OPINION: The same mainstream media muppets that brought you Jacindamania in 2017 have been flat out pimping for the Opportunities…
UK Warning
OPINION: Your old mate reckons the atrocious way farmers in the UK are treated by their lords and masters in…
Milking It
Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
Peters Targets Fonterra
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
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Rabobank: China Quotas, Brazil Risk to Reshape Beef Trade
Chinese beef trade quotas and a looming suspension of Brazilian beef imports into the European Union are expected to reshape…
Peters Targets Fonterra
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
Seeka Posts Record $62m Profit as Zespri Lifts 2026 Forecast
More signs of a booming kiwifruit sector.
