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Horticulture leader Dr Stuart Davis remembered for lasting legacy
A pillar of New Zealand's horticultural industry, Dr Stuart Davis, was farewelled at a well-attended funeral service in Tuakau, South…Stable but uncertain year ahead for New Zealand primary exports – MPI
A stable but uncertain year lies ahead for New Zealand primary products, says Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General,…China’s new beef tariffs expected to favour New Zealand exporters
Additional tariffs introduced by the Chinese Government last month on beef imports should favour New Zealand farmers and exporters.National
Primary sector leaders praise speed and ambition of India–NZ free trade deal
Primary sector leaders have praised the government and its officials for putting the Indian free trade deal together in just…
Meat, wool and hort big winners in Indian FTA
Primary sector leaders have welcomed the announcement of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand.Dairy farmers well positioned despite global milk price volatility
Dairy farmers are still in a good place despite volatile global milk prices.Restrictions on fruits, vegetables movement in Mt Roskill
Legal controls on the movement of fruits and vegetables are now in place in Auckland’s Mt Roskill suburb, says Biosecurity…Free herbicide resistance testing
Arable growers worried that some weeds in their crops may have developed herbicide resistance can now get the suspected plants…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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.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
Editorial: Indian FTA is great news
OPINION: Trade Minister Todd McClay and the trade negotiator in government have presented Kiwis with an amazing gift for 2026…
Share, spread goodwill this festive season
OPINION: As you sit down to read my column today, I trust all is well at your place.Let's celebrate the FTA
OPINION: Christmas is supposedly a time for good will, joy and celebration and this year everyone should be dancing with…Editorial: So long, RMA
OPINION: Metaphorically, the funeral arrangements are being put in place to bury one of the largest and most complex pieces of…The dirt on soil: Why healthy soil matters
OPINION: Every year, December 5 marks World Soil Day. This date wasn’t chosen at random, it’s the birthday of the…Agribusiness
Applications Open for 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards
Applications are now open for the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards, set to be held at Parliament on 23…
Ravensdown partners with Footrot Flats to celebrate Kiwi farming heritage
Ravensdown has announced a collaboration with Kiwi icon, Footrot Flats in an effort to bring humour, heart, and connection to…Glut in global milk supply keeping prices down
The final Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction has delivered bad news for dairy farmers.Three new grower directors appointed to FAR board
Effective from 1 January 2026, there will be three new grower directors on the board of the Foundation for Arable…Youth take centre stage at East Coast Farming Expo 2026
There's a special sort of energy at the East Coast Farming Expo, especially when it comes to youth.Management
Rangitīkei farmers take lead in water quality monitoring
Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective (RRCC) chairperson Roger Dalrymple says farmers in his region are taking a national lead in water quality awareness and monitoring.
Preparing for new freshwater plans
OPINION: With Freshwater Farm Plan (FWFP) regulations imminent, growers need practical, funded support now – not just more paperwork.
Waireka Research Station leads biodiversity restoration in New Plymouth
For more than 50 years, Waireka Research Station at New Plymouth has been a hub for globally important trials of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides, carried out on 16ha of orderly flat plots hedged for protection against the strong winds that sweep in from New Zealand’s west coast.
Having an eye for evaluating stock condition
I wrote an article titled ‘The Basics of Grazing’ in the May 6th issue of Rural News, with a follow-up on July 1st about stock handling, and now I’m continuing the theme with a discussion on assessing stock condition.
Wool training reaches Chatham Islands
Next month, wool training will reach one of New Zealand's most remote communities, the Chatham Islands - bringing hands-on skills and industry connection to locals eager to step into the wool harvesting sector.
Farm Health
Massey University Wiltshire trial draws growing farmer interest
Farmer interest continues to grow as a Massey University research project to determine the benefits or otherwise of the self-shedding…
Beef Progeny Test 2025: Genetic insights for NZ beef industry
At Pāmu’s Kepler Farm in Manapouri, mating has wrapped up at the across-breed Beef Progeny Test.Early summer stress risks dairy cow pregnancy success
By the time you are reading this, most spring-calving herds will have finished the main mating period.Dry conditions highlight importance of Body Condition Scoring ewes at weaning
The dry conditions being experienced along much of the east coast of both Islands build a strong case for body condition…Sheep Measles Spike: Farmers urged to strengthen control measures
Farmers are being urged to keep on top of measures to control Cysticerus ovis - or sheep measles - following…Machinery & Products
AgriSpread AS3000 Bulk Spreader: Precision spreading up to 52m
Manufactured in Ireland, tested and launched at Agritechnica in Germany, AgriSpread’s new AS3000 bulk spreader takes much of the technology…
Agritechnica 2025: Claas, Fendt and Valtra claim 2026 Tractor of the Year Awards
Last month's Agritechnica event led to a wide group of manufacturers celebrating successes when the 2026 Tractor of the Year…New Case IH Puma series debuts with improved design & precision tech
Case IH used Agritechnica to reveal its new Puma series tractor, featuring what it claims is an entirely new vehicle…New Holland unveils “Il Trattore” concept at Agritechnica
Creating a great deal of enthusiasm at Agritechnica, the T5.120 ‘Il Trattore’ styling concept tractor was celebrating the legacy of…Deutz-Fahr unveils all-new 8 series tractor range at Agritechnica
Agritechnica was the launchpad for several “new” tractors, most reworks of existing models, but Deutz Fahr ‘s new 8 Series was…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
The Hound
The bow-tie effect
OPINION: If the hand-wringing, cravat and bow-tie wearing commentariat of a left-leaning persuasion had any influence on global markets, we'd…
Famous last words
OPINION: With Winston Peters playing politics with the PM's Indian FTA, all eyes will be on Labour who have the…
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