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Cricket memorabilia up for auction for youth mental health
Jayna Wadsworth, daughter of the late New Zealand wicketkeeper Ken Wadsworth, has launched an auction of cricket memorabilia to raise…NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA
As we move into the 2025/26 growing season, the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) reports that the third quarter results…B+LNZ calls for director nominations for 2026 annual meeting
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for nominations for director roles in the Eastern North Island and Southern…Jack Jordan takes Stihl Timbersports gold for NZ
Going one better than a frustratingly close second place finish at last year's event, the country's top axeman, Jack Jordan…National
Naki unveils the world’s most expensive manuka honey
Naki Honey, a New Zealand manuka apiary company, has crafted what is believed to be the world's most expensive honey.
Push to speed up agrichemical approvals in NZ
A move is underway to make the Wellington bureaucracy speed up the approval process for certain agrichemicals that farmers and…Dawn Meats confirms no Alliance plant closures
The new majority owner of meat company Alliance has no plans to close any processing plants. Instead, Dawn Meats plans…Westpac expands community banking with new vans and extended branch hours
Westpac NZ has announced new initiatives that aim to give customers more options to do their banking in person.NZ red meat exports surge 29% in September 2025
New Zealand red meat exports experienced a 29% increase year-on-year in September, according to the Meat Industry Association (MIA).World
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.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.
Wilmar hands over US$725m ‘court security’ in Indo graft case
Reuters reports that giant food company Wilmar Group has announced it had handed over 11.8 trillion rupiah (US$725 million) to Indonesia's Attorney General's Office as a "security deposit" in relation to a case in court about alleged misconduct in obtaining palm oil export permits.
NSW approves virtual fencing on farms
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.
Opinion
Fieldays hold out the begging bowl
OPINION: When someone says “we don’t want a handout, we need a hand up” it usually means they have both…
Life lessons learned
OPINION: I have been thinking quite a bit recently about something I could call Life Lessons Learned.Editorial: United strategy for wool
OPINION: Wool farmers believe the future of strong wool still holds promise.New target 'political theatre'
OPINION: Farmers are being asked to celebrate a target that changes nothing for the climate, wastes taxpayer money, and ignores…Biologicals - too good to be true?
OPINION: Biologicals are being promoted as a natural replacement for ‘chemicals’.Agribusiness
B+LNZ calls for director nominations for 2026 annual meeting
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for nominations for director roles in the Eastern North Island and Southern…
Expo scales to new heights
Engaging, thought provoking speakers, relevant seminars and relatable topics alongside innovative produces and services are the order of the day…Ruralco bounces back with $1.25m profit in 2025
Farm supplies trader Ruralco has recovered from two consecutive years of losses to post a $1.25 million profit for the…EPA chief executive to step down
Allan Freeth, chief executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced he is resigning.Farmlands returns to profit with strong FY25 result
Rural retailer Farmlands has reported a return to profitability, something the co-operative says shows clear progress in the second year…Management
Drench resistance already impacting NZ farm profits
Drench resistance is already hitting farm profits; it's not just a future problem.
Time for a viable dairy-beef system - RaboResearch
With nearly two million underutilised dairy calves born annually and the beef price outlook strong, New Zealand’s opportunity to build a scalable dairy-beef system is now.
Cyclone Gabrielle lessons from Young Grower of the Year
If there was a silver lining in the tragedy that was Cyclone Gabrielle, for New Zealand Young Grower of the Year, Grace Fulford, it was the tremendous sense of community and seeing first-hand what good leadership looks like.
University of Waikato research reveals 2050 drought threats
New research could help farmers prepare for a future where summer rainfall is increasingly unpredictable and where drought risk is rising, no matter what.
Verdus Energy unveils biomass conversion tech for carbon-negative farming
A New Zealand-based company is redefining the future of sustainable agriculture and waste management through a revolutionary Biomass Conversion Technology (BCT).
Farm Health
Salmonellosis Surge: MPI reports rising cases in New Zealand cattle
Salmonellosis is a serious disease in cattle.
B+LNZ nProve tool simplifies ram selection for farmers
With ram buying season underway, B+LNZ is encouraging farmers to take advantage of its free online tool, nProve, to help them…Turning data into dollars
If growing more feed at home adds up to $428 profit per tonne of dry matter to your bottom line, wouldn’t…The genetics of body condition scoring
This is the third in a series of articles from Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Informing New Zealand Beef programme.…'One more push' to eliminate FE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season…Machinery & Products
AgriSIMA 2026 Paris machinery show cancelled
With the current situation in the European farm machinery market being described as difficult at best, it’s perhaps no surprise…
WA tractor museum honours Oliver Crane’s legacy
Located in York, 100km east of Perth in Western Australia, the Oliver Crane Memorial 4×4 Tractor Museum houses what is…Krone unveils new CombiPack HDP baler and halts US exports
Well-known for an extensive range of round balers, Krone’s new CombiPack HDP looks to have several features that sets it…NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA
As we move into the 2025/26 growing season, the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) reports that the third quarter results…Southland’s Hughes Contracting expands Case IH fleet
Having worked as a diesel mechanic, often on Case IH machinery, Brian Hughes was familiar with the agricultural industry and…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…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…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Picking winners?
OPINION: Every time politicians come up with an investment scheme where they're going to have a crack at 'picking winners'…
Lost their way
OPINION: What are the unions for these days?
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