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Environment Southland seeks feedback on flood control and navigation safety bylaws
Environment Southland is inviting feedback on two bylaws that play a critical role in safeguarding the region's waterways and ensuring…Southland enters status 2 water shortage amid dry conditions
While the North Island is inundated with rain, Southland is facing receding water levels as warm weather and lack of rainfall…Fieldays calls for entries to 2026 Innovation Awards
Entries have opened for the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards.Top shearers set for fast-paced speed shearing at Southern Field Days
Organisers are expecting another full field of 40 of the country’s top shearers for the popular Speed Shearing event at this…National
Strong wool market shows signs of recovery after prolonged slump
The strong wool market has improved in the past six months, despite drops in production over recent years.
Simon Goss breaks nine-hour ewe shearing world record
On January 5th at Te Pa Station, the World Sheep Shearing Records saw a new nine-hour strong wool ewes shearing…Dairy leader Lloyd Downing awarded ONZM for agricultural leadership
Recently awarded in the New Years Honours List for Services to Agriculture and Governance, well known dairy farmer Lloyd Downing…Winston Peters' FTA attacks 'just dog whistling' - Jacobi
International trade expert Stephen Jacobi says Winston Peters' objections to the Indian free trade deal are "ridiculous".Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmers warned to monitor stock water wells
Sheep and beef farmers in Hawke's Bay are being urged to keep a close eye on the wells that supply…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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.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: Fireworks or damp squib?
OPINION: November 7 has been set by Christopher Luxon as ‘E day’ – election day.
EPA remains committed to deliver improved outcomes
OPINION: At the end of my first year as chair of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), I have been reflecting…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…Agribusiness
MIA launches 2026 Red Meat Sector Dragon’s Den for innovative ideas
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) is once again looking for game-changing ideas for New Zealand's red meat processing and exporting…
Registrations open for 2026 Ruralco Golf Classic supporting Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Ruralco Golf Classic, with all proceeds from the event set to support the…Rubisco to relocate hemp fibre processing to Ashburton in $30m expansion
Hemp fibre processor Rubisco is relocating its core processing facility to Ashburton as part of a $20-$30 million expansion to…Tradition and technology converge at the 2026 East Coast Farming Expo
Tradition meets some of the latest in technology at the 2026 East Coast Farming Expo.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…Management
Come and chat to the DairyNZ team
DairyNZ's team is looking forward to catching up with Southland and Otago dairy farmers at the Southern Field Days in Waimumu near Gore next month.
New Zealand native tree study strengthens Bioeconomy Science Institute’s forestry leadership
A New Zealand-first native tree study has highlighted the Bioeconomy Science Institute's position as a forestry research leader.
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.
Farm Health
Beef Progeny Test strengthens NZ beef genetics
Mating wrapped up last month at the across-breed Beef Progeny Test on Pāmu’s Kepler Farm in Manapouri.
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…Machinery & Products
Kubota RTV-X CAB and Long Bed utility vehicles arrive in New Zealand
Increasing its offering in New Zealand’s utility vehicle market, Kubota has unveiled its new RTV-X CAB and Long Bed models,…
Robotic tractor proves its worth
With autonomous prime movers tipped to become more popular - particularly on broad acre operations - a recent trial by…EcoOnline launches Chemical Manager in New Zealand to enhance workplace safety
In a world driven by regulations, traceability and risk assessment remain a basic requirement when working with chemicals.CB Norwood’s ZED expands Kuhn support and stock availability for 2026
ZED, the dedicated wholesale division of CB Norwood Distributors, and the importer and distributor for Kuhn in New Zealand, has…Krone BiG Pack Gen 6 sets new baling benchmark
Recently named Farm Machine of the Year 2026 in the forage and harvesting category at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, the…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
Realpolitik!
OPINION: Meanwhile, red blooded Northland politician Matua Shane Jones has provided one of the most telling quotes of the year…
The Kiwi way
OPINION: This old mutt has been around for a few years now and it seems these ‘once in 100-year’ weather…
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Egan thanks family, friends for ONZM honour
Greenlea Premier Meats managing director Anthony (Tony) Egan says receiving the officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)…
Another Aussie state market opens for Halter
Another Australian state has given the green light to virtual fencing, opening another market for Kiwi company Halter.
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.
