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Cost of Living Crisis 'Cost Government Votes'
Outgoing ACT MP and dairy farmer Mark Cameron says Saturday’s election result reflects voters deeply impacted by the cost of…Another Ex-Feds President Off To The Beehive
Another former Federated Farmers national president is heading to Parliament.Canterbury Farmers Gather to Explore What Daily Cow Body Condition Scoring Reveals
More than 428,000 daily body condition scores from 36 farms will be unpacked at a Dunsandel farmer evening on 25…MastaPlex Names Dr Matt Dobbs Independent Director
Dunedin-based company MastaPlex, which provides on-farm mastitis diagnostic platform globally, has named a new independent director.National
Tractor fires: Nests Behind Almost A Third of FMG Claims
Nesting birds are behind around $1.2 million worth of tractor fire claims every year, according to rural insurer FMG, which…
Ravensdown Named Canterbury A&P Show Sponsor
Having Ravensdown as the naming rights sponsor of the Canterbury A&P Show demonstrates their confidence in the show as a…Can Drones Destroy Hornet Nests?
Will drones be the answer to tackling the problem of wasp and hornet nests high up in trees and other…New Synlait CEO Leon Fung Commits to Christchurch Move
Canterbury milk processor Synlait has come through tough times and is now ready to scale up from a stable base,…Order Early, Check the Label: NZPork’s Christmas Ham Advice
NZPork says a ham made in New Zealand is not necessarily made from New Zealand pork.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 an undisclosed sum.
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 the ongoing Gulf crisis.
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.
NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.
UK removes tariffs on US ethanol, alarming farmers
While Donald Trump seems to deliver a new tariff every few days, there seems to be an endless stream of leaders heading to the White House to negotiate reciprocal deals.
Opinion
A Rural Vote Splitting Headache
OPINION: Farmers have felt increasingly disempowered and disregarded of recent decades. Larger farms and fewer owners have reduced the rural…
What the 2026 Election Means for Rural Landowners
OPINION: The farm policy on the table this election, what it could mean for land, and why the market you're…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.Agribusiness
AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee Resigns; Interim CEO Named
Wayne McNee, chief executive of AgriZeroNZ, has resigned and will leave the organisation on 15 January 2027.
Canterbury Farmers Gather to Explore What Daily Cow Body Condition Scoring Reveals
More than 428,000 daily body condition scores from 36 farms will be unpacked at a Dunsandel farmer evening on 25…Inside CFMOTO’s Hangzhou HQ
"Live the tech – ride the future” was the theme for the recent CFMOTO Experience hosted at their Hangzhou headquarters…MastaPlex Names Dr Matt Dobbs Independent Director
Dunedin-based company MastaPlex, which provides on-farm mastitis diagnostic platform globally, has named a new independent director.Importer: Fertiliser Security Policy Must Include All Players
An independent importer says National’s fertiliser security policy will only work if protects all players.Management
Meet the Grower of the Future
OPINION: Recently I had the privilege of hosting the leadership panel for the 2026 Young Grower of the Year competition and seeing firsthand how the next generation of growers will drive horticulture forward in New Zealand.
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.
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
The Power of Refugia
Worms are present on every farm; it’s ensuring there are enough worms that are susceptible to drench within your farm…
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'.…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…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…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…Machinery & Products
Claas Balers Turn 30
Claas built its first variable chamber round baler - the Variant 100 - in 1996, so 2026 marks 30 years…
Alpego Cracker Subsoiler: 3-in-1 Compaction Fix from OriginAg
Distributed in New Zealand by OriginAg and supported by its nationwide dealer network, the Italian-built Alpego brand offers an extensive…John Deere 500R Self-Propelled Sprayer Arrives in NZ
John Deere is introducing its 500R self-propelled sprayer to the NZ market, offering small-grain growers a new option designed for…High Diesel Prices: Will Fuel Efficiency Reshape Tractor Buying?
OPINION: With diesel pricing climbing once again because of the ongoing geo-political issues, you wonder how farmers, contractors and rural…Massey Ferguson to Add Compact Tractors in ITL partnership
Massey Ferguson has announced a strategic supply partnership with International Tractors Limited (ITL), a manufacturer of low-horsepower and compact tractors,…Motoring
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…Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.» 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…
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Ex-All Black Sam Whitelock Swaps Rugby for Dairy Farming
Returning to the family dairy farm after playing 20 years of professional rugby around the world is no easy task.
Agricultural Vehicle Rule Changes Welcomed by Rural Contractors NZ
Rural Contractors NZ says proposed changes to land transport rules for agricultural vehicles are a welcome response by the Government…
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.
