Final call for Alliance’s 2027 Graduate Programme
Alliance is calling for final applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme, with applications closing on Sunday 25 October.
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Welding Safety on Farms: One Farmer’s Burns Lesson
Decades piloting planes has ensured vet and farmer David Hayes is focused on safety. So, after a serious accident while welding on farm, he is sharing his experience so others can learn from it.
Leon Fung confirmed as Synlait CEO
Canterbury milk processor, Synlait Milk has confirmed Leon Fung as its chief executive officer.
Editorial: Making Water Storage Easy
OPINION: Making it easier to collect rainwater and use it to grow crops and livestock is a no brainer.
Election 2026: How Parties Would Lift the Arable Sector
As part of its Election 2026 coverage, Rural News asked political parties how they would help pull the arable sector out of the doldrums. Here's what they said:
Rural Waste Sorted NZ: New Farm Waste Website Launches
Farmers are being encouraged to rethink how they manage waste on farm with the launch of ruralwastesorted.co.nz, a new website bringing together practical tips, real farmer experiences and resources.
National
NZ Forestry Exports to India Now Tariff Free
More than 95 per cent of New Zealand’s forestry and wood exports to India can now enter tariff free as the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement comes into force today.
Federated Farmers Backs Year 11 Agricultural Science
Federated Farmers is backing Feilding High School’s call to keep Agriculture and Horticultural Science as a standalone subject in Year 11.
B+LNZ Backs National Agriculture Plan, Wants More
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says the National Party’s agriculture plan provides a strong basis for lifting productivity, supporting rural communities and recognising the sheep and beef sector’s environmental track record.
NZ-India free trade agreement takes effect, with 57% of exports tariff free
The New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force today, improving market access for New Zealand businesses across a wide range of sectors.
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
Who Decides Farming's Future?
OPINION: Most farmers know which company collects their milk, processes their meat, supplies their fertiliser or lends them money. But…
Vote 2026: Finding the Adult in the Room
OPINION: Being the father of four, children’s books from our local library were regularly at our place.Editorial: Making Water Storage Easy
OPINION: Making it easier to collect rainwater and use it to grow crops and livestock is a no brainer.Sensible Choices About Water
OPINION: Rivers never sit still. They start as snowmelt and rain in the high country, pick up a creek here…Editorial: Working Together for Results
OPINION: New health and safety guidance unveiled by the Government recently provides farmers greater certainty about what is expected of…Agribusiness
Final call for Alliance’s 2027 Graduate Programme
Alliance is calling for final applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme, with applications closing on Sunday 25 October.
Welding Safety on Farms: One Farmer’s Burns Lesson
Decades piloting planes has ensured vet and farmer David Hayes is focused on safety. So, after a serious accident while…Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray Resigns
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.Breckenridge to Lead Lactalis Australia
Global dairy giant Lactalis has integrated its Australian operations with the Mainland Dairy consumer business it acquired from Fonterra earlier…NZ Beef’s US Opportunity and the Dairy Beef Initiative
Good medium to long term prospects for NZ beef, especially in the US, has heighted the focus on various initiatives…Management
White Clover: Free Nitrogen as Urea Prices Climb
Growing great pasture this season doesn’t have to break the bank.
Subsoiling vs Drainage: Fixing Wet Paddocks This Spring
As we move further into spring, decisions are being made about working land for cropping, as daytime and ground temperatures increase.
Sharemilkers Aaron and Marcia Flay Buy Their First Farm
After almost two decades of sharemilking, saving and building equity, Aaron and Marcia Flay this year realised their long-held dream of settling on their first dairy farm.
Taniwha Station: The Bull Beef Farm Famed for Daffodils
South of the central Hawke’s Bay town of Waipukurau is Taniwha Station – a highly successful 550ha bull beef farming operation.
Catch the Rain: B+LNZ Trials Boost Soil Infiltration
Beef + Lamb NZ funded research has shown that some simple changes to pasture management could help farmers make better use of rainfall and build resilience before dry conditions hit.
Farm Health
Should You Drench Your Ewes at Tail Docking?
With ewes and lambs coming to the yards at tail docking, it's tempting to drench the ewes 'while they're here'. Wormwise vet Mary Bowron urges farmers to consider the variables before getting out the drench gun. Do ewes actually need a drench at tail docking? Well, it depends.
Early Weaning Lambs: What the Massey Trials Found
Farmers with high-quality feed available in late spring could consider weaning at least a proportion of their lamb crop early to benefit both lambs and ewes.
Pāmu Silver Stabilizer Dairy Beef Genetics Open to Farmers
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Vets Back Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare Changes: NZVA
Veterinarians say changes to the code of welfare for dairy cattle provides a positive foundation for improved cattle welfare across the country.
Dry Cow Therapy: New Vet Guidance for NZ Dairy From 2027
For years, New Zealand’s dairy sector has been moving towards more selective use of antibiotics at dry-off, yet blanket dry cow therapy (DCT) – treating every cow in the herd with antibiotics, regardless of her individual infection status – has persisted on some farms.
Machinery & Products
MF 7S Mark 2: New 170-245hp Tractor Range Unveiled
Building on the success of the existing Massey Ferguson 7S series, ahead of the upcoming EIMA Show, the manufacturer has announced the arrival of its new MF 7S MARK 2 range, offering six choices from 170 to 245hp, positioned between the current MF 7S and the MF 8S Xtra series.
Pichon Adds SV10R and SV14 to SV Slurry Tanker Range
French manufacturer Pichon has expanded its SV slurry tanker range with the launch of two new models.
Kronee Expands Series Six BiG Pack Balers with Plus and Pro
Recently revealed, Krone’s new Series Six, BiG Pack Plus and Pro balers are designed to use standardised components, interfaces, and control concepts, including pick-up, knotter systems and user interfaces.
Valtra Unveils Sixth-Generation T Series, 99% New Tractor
Consuming around six years and more than 35,000 hours of physical and digital testing, the new sixth-generation Valtra T Series is being described as the most significant new release in the company’s history.
Strautmann Adds Hay Edition Auger to Verti-Mix Mixer Wagons
Strautmann has introduced a new Hay Edition auger for its Verti-Mix feed mixer wagons, aimed at operators using rations with larger proportions of hay or other long-fibre materials.
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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