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NZ household food waste falls again
Kiwis are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago, and this has been enough to push…DairyNZ plantain trials cut nitrate leaching by 26%
DairyNZ says its plantain programme continues to deliver promising results, with new data confirming that modest levels of plantain in…Less Red Tape, More Markets: NZ exporters get certainty
'Common sense' cuts to government red tape will make it easier for New Zealand to deliver safe food to more…South Otago farmer balances family, farming and drought challenges
Balclutha farmer Renae Martin remembers the moment she fell in love with cows.National
Environment Southland rejects claims of $4000 farmer invoices for winter grazing checks
Claims that some Southland farmers were invoiced up to $4000 for winter grazing compliance checks despite not breaching rules are…
Boutique cheesemaker Cranky Goat in voluntary liquidation
Award-winning boutique cheese company, Cranky Goat Ltd has gone into voluntary liquidation.Southland landowners offered catchment funding boost
Environment Southland's catchment improvement funding is once again available for innovative landowners in need of a boost to get their…From Nelson to Dairy Research: Amy Toughey’s Journey
Driven by a lifelong passion for animals, Amy Toughey's journey from juggling three jobs with full-time study to working on…AgFirst marks 30 years of agribusiness advice
AgFirst, New Zealand's largest independent agribusiness consultancy, is turning 30 - celebrating three decades of "trusted advice, practical solutions, and…World
Europe’s largest dairy co-operative to launch in 2026 as Arla Foods and DMK merge
The creation of Europe's largest dairy co-operative should be complete by early 2026.
Young Aussie farmers gain global insights on study tour to Ireland
Twenty four young farmers from South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania have returned from a recent study tour of Ireland with practical insights, fresh thinking and an expanded network of peers.
Lactalis in front to acquire Fonterra’s Australian dairy assets after ACCC clearance
The world's largest dairy company may be in pole position to acquire Fonterra's Australian assets.
India–New Zealand FTA talks continue in Delhi as officials pursue trade breakthrough
This past week has seen another round of negotiations between India and New Zealand to produce a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
Nestle announces succession plan for board chair
Global food company Nestle’s chair Paul Bulcke will step down at its next annual meeting in April 2026.
Opinion
Why Fonterra accepted defeat in the dairy aisle
OPINION: Fonterra's sale of its consumer dairy business to Lactalis is a clear sign of the co-operative’s failure to compete…
New freshwater farm plans 'practical and affordable'
OPINION: Entering Parliament back in 2023, I wanted to help put the fun back in farming. After six years of…A jewel in dairy's crown
OPINION: Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how much our farms and farming systems have changed.Editorial: Rural sector deserves better
OPINION: The phasing out of copper network from communications is understandable.Markets resilient, farmers hopeful
OPINION: The global dairy market continues to show resilience, and farmers remain cautiously optimistic as we move into the latter…Agribusiness
Secure your maize now, don't wait for the scramble
I recently had the pleasure of attending an AgFirst event in Hamilton where the results of the 2024-25 Waikato-Bay of…
PGG Wrightson declares dividend as profits surge 248%
Agricultural support giant PGG Wrightson will pay a dividend this year on the back of an improved performance buoyed by…Two milk processing plants changing hands
Two large milk processing plants in New Zealand are changing hands.Strong growth for Yili's NZ operations
Chinese dairy giant Yili Group says its New Zealand operations are on track for strong revenue growth in 2025 after…Synchrony programme finds better heifer production
The team at Totally Vets, led by Dr Peter Aitken, have worked with Zoetis to test a new synchrony programme…Management
Manage fertiliser, feed use to lift production efficiency
DairyNZ has pulled together tactics that will help farmers improve on-farm efficiency and have positive benefits for the environment. These…
Use accredited effluent system designers
The design and construction of an effective dairy effluent system is a complex process.Effluent – a valuable resource when managed responsibly
Effluent can be a source of nutrient loss, contaminants entering waterways, and greenhouse gas emissions.People-first philosophy pays off
The team meeting at the Culverden Hotel was relaxed and open, despite being in the middle of calving when stress…Value of feedpads expands beyond reducing waste
Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with many farmers at events and one-on-one.Farm Health
Transition makes or breaks reproduction
By September, most herds are already calved and are heading towards mating. The window to influence pre-calving minerals has passed,…
Choosing farming over the classroom pays off
It took a stint at university to remind Otago dairy farmer Megan Morrison that being stuck in a classroom was…Probiotics deliver fertility and SCC wins for Milton dairy farmer
Milton dairy farmer Chris Wills says he began using probiotics in spring 2023 to address somatic cell count (SCC) grades…Reproduction starts in the liver
The liver doesn't often get the attention it deserves.Right supplements help smooth calving
The calving season brings with it significant nutritional demands on the herd.Machinery & Products
Revamp for Valtra's A Series models
Valtra has recently announced upgrades to the fifth generation A Series, offered to the New Zealand market in the four…
JDLink Boost for NZ farms
Connectivity is widely recognised as one of the biggest challenges facing farmers, but it is now being overcome through the…Pöttinger: From grassland machinery to global innovator
Formed in 1871, Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Pottinger originally focused on producing grassland machinery for a little over a century.New generation Defender HD11
The all-new 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 looks likely to raise the bar in the highly competitive side-by-side category.Transpread launches compact single-axle pumping trailer
Umbilical pumping specialists Transpread have designed a compact, single-axled version of its Contractor trailer engine-driven pump system, offering reduced dimensions…Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Microchipping cows
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
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OPINION: Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the…
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Waikato dairy farmers enter 2025 regional council elections
Two Waikato dairy farmers and Federated Farmers leaders have thrown their hats in the ring for this year's Waikato Regional…
Farmer anger over Joy's social media post
A comment by outspoken academic Dr Mike Joy suggesting that dairy industry leaders should be hanged for nitrate contamination of…
Fonterra consumer business sale price jumps to $4.22b
The sale price of Fonterra’s global consumer and associated businesses to the world’s largest dairy company Lactalis has risen to…
