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Food Price Index holds steady

Sharp falls in maize prices led the drop in international prices of coarse grains.

The benchmark for world food commodity prices were broadly stable in November, with lower international cereal quotations offset by higher prices in vegetable oils.

Kiwi farmers navigate challenges amid good lambing season

The recently released 2023 Lamb Crop Report from Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) suggests farmers have successfully navigated challenges to deliver a great lambing.

High volumes of imported pork flood NZ

Over 40,000 metric tons (MT) of overseas pork from 22 countries were imported into New Zealand in 2023.

Farmers spell out five priorities

The primary sector has laid out the five key issues they want acted on during the first 100 days of the new Government.

While the new Coalition Government hopes to make fast progress in its first 100 days on key commitments made during the election campaign, farmers are hoping that ministers are clear about the primary sector’s priorities.

Kubota NZ to take on Krone distribution

Krone says a dedicated NZ team will be established to provide tailored support to customers and John Tulloch, alongside several existing Tulloch employees, will transition into the new business.

Following 54 years of representation by the same importer and distributor, Kubota New Zealand and Tulloch Farm Machines have announced the transfer of Krone Agricultural Machinery distribution rights to Kubota.

JCB backhoes - 70 years and still counting

To celebrate its 70-year milestone, JCB has committed to produce 70 Platinum 3CX models and four 4CX loaders for sale worldwide.

It's remarkable that it is now 70 years since the first JCB backhoe loader was released on an unsuspecting world.

New MF tractor series launched

The new MF 9S Series includes six models with powers from 285hp to 425hp.

Massey Ferguson has announced the launch of the new MF 9S Series, which includes six models with powers from 285hp to 425hp.

Disease on the move

FE is predicted to become more widespread and track further south.

Facial Eczema (FE) is a production-limiting, potentially fatal disease that affects both sheep and cattle.

OSPRI takes over M. bovis programme

OSPRI has taken over the day-to-day control of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) eradication programme.

OSPRI – the government agency that manages animal disease and pest control in the farming industry – has taken over the day-to-day control of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) eradication programme.