Editorial: Will big be better?
OPINION: The shakeup to the science sector with the proposed merger of four ag related crown research institutes (CRIs) into one conglomerate has drawn little public reaction.
Arowhenua marae kaumatua Tawera King warned people not to throw anything at Minister Steven Joyce while he was opening Fonterra's Mozzarella plant at Clandeboye.
There was collective shuffling of feet and eyes positioned downward.
King said since he would be standing next to Joyce he didn't want to get hit and be be called a dickhead. Joyce was hit on the face with a dildo hurled by a protester at Waitangi Day.
Much to the relief of those attending, Minister Joyce took it in his stride, saying with a smile that he had been "doing his best to market New Zealand globally lately" but he "needed some work on his brand message".
Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays.
The Government has announced $60,000 to provide one-off grants of $1,000 to each of the 60 New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) clubs across the country.
New Zealand’s rural sector has once again demonstrated its generosity, with the second Rural Industry Leaders Dinner, Debate and Auction raising an impressive $400,000 for the Rural Support Trust.
There has been another twist to the Federated Farmers annual election fiasco.
Analysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Yesterday the Government used the opening of Fieldays to announce a major investment, as part of its Land Use Flexibility package, to support a more productive and sustainable future across six sectors including dairy.