Canterbury milk processor, Synlait Milk has confirmed Leon Fung as its chief executive officer.
Farmers are being encouraged to rethink how they manage waste on farm with the launch of ruralwastesorted.co.nz, a new website bringing together practical tips, real farmer experiences and resources.
New Zealand’s red meat sector has welcomed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement taking effect, which removes India’s 33% tariff on New Zealand sheepmeat.
More than 95 per cent of New Zealand’s forestry and wood exports to India can now enter tariff free as the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement comes into force today.
Federated Farmers is backing Feilding High School’s call to keep Agriculture and Horticultural Science as a standalone subject in Year 11.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says the National Party’s agriculture plan provides a strong basis for lifting productivity, supporting rural communities and recognising the sheep and beef sector’s environmental track record.
The New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force today, improving market access for New Zealand businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Mark Hooper has been appointed the new chair of NZPork, the industry organisation representing New Zealand pig farmers.
As part of its Election 2026 coverage, Rural News asked political parties how they would help pull the arable sector out of the doldrums. Here's what they said:
Fonterra shareholders can begin voting on Tuesday 20 October in the 2026 Board of Directors’ election, a Co-operative Council election in one Ward, and seven Annual Meeting resolutions.
New Zealand's wine industry is “drowning in data but starving in insights,” says Vinea Chief Executive Tracy Atkin.
Francesca Cavasin grew up in one of Italy’s famed wine regions, but Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc led her to a career in wine.
National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.
Food and fibre exports have returned a billion- dollar bonus to the country.
Southland's wet winter and spring will potentially cost Wyndham sheep and beef farmer Ben Dooley between $100,000 and $120,000 in lamb losses.
Wools of New Zealand chief executive John McWhirter says its new direct-to-consumer wool carpet service, Laneve, is the next step in the development of the business.
Vetekina Pau'u is the first Tongan to win the William Gearish Memorial prize and sadly she will also be the last recipient.
Things are looking up in the dairy goat sector.
With a very strong El Niño increasing the odds of a dry and windy winegrowing season in New Zealand’s eastern regions, the industry should take measures to prepare.
The three-year payback for a 60kWh solar array makes it "a bit of a no-brainer", says The Coterie's Rhyan Wardman.
Today, 15 October, is the International Day of Rural Women, which recognises rural women’s contribution to farming, communities and the environment.
High country stations, mixed sheep and beef farms, Māori-owned farms, corporates and family operations are among the nine commercial farms taking part in the Livestock Innovation Farming Transformation programme, known as LIFT.
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos.
A New Zealand initiative supporting farmers to restore the health of grazing landscapes has received international backing through the Regenerative Fund for Nature, a global collaborative fund supporting regenerative agriculture and the communities that produce natural fibres for the fashion industry.
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