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Jo Sheridan is Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year

Waikato farmer, and Owl Farm demonstration manager, Jo Sheridan is the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.

NSW approves virtual fencing on farms

The NSW Government has announced it will end a historic prohibition on virtual fencing technology.

Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.

Featherston to host annual booktown festival

The three-day event kicks on May 9 and will transform the historic Wairarapa town of Featherston into a vibrant literary hub.

The annual Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival – a fusion of books and storytelling - celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Controls lifted at poultry farm

Movement controls have been lifted from Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove Farm in Otago, after the successful eradication of H7N6 strain of high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Persimmons hit supermarket shelves

Harvesting is underway of one of New Zealand’s rarest and most unusual fruit - persimmons.

LDV T60 Max Plus arrives as brand gains momentum with new distributor

While it wouldn’t be unfair to call the LDV T60 “the poor man’s ute”, a change of distributor in 2023 has seen the brand raise its profile, while the recent arrival of the new LDV T60 Max Plus, will undoubtedly open the door to a wider audience for the brand.

Waikato’s Ag and Civil Machinery Direct secures sole NZ distribution of Kemper's precision forage gear

Kemper’s C3003 Pick-up system has been specifically designed for fitment to Claas harvesters.

Ag and Civil Machinery Direct, a division of Hamilton- based Waikato tractors, has recently been awarded the sole distribution in New Zealand for Kemper’s range of precision forage equipment.

Farmer-led group buys Novag

Novag machines are imported and distributed in NZ by Carrfields Machinery.

While the name and technology remain unchanged and new machines will continue to carry the Novag name, all the assets, intellectual property and staff of the French manufacturer have been acquired by a new organisation called Agriculture Nouvelle Génération.

Farm Without Harm issues safety alert on fertiliser bag handling

Before lifting fertiliser bags, drivers should inspect any lifting hoops to ensure they are in good condition.

Recent rain has offered respite for some from the ongoing drought.

Farmers urged not to be complacent about TB

Strong industry participation and controls remain critical to controlling and ultimately eradicating TB, says B+LNZ.

New Zealand's TBfree programme has made great progress in reducing the impact of the disease on livestock herds, but there’s still a long way to go, according to Beef+Lamb NZ.