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Some challenges ahead!

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says the latest report shows NZ still relies on agriculture for its wealth.

While the numbers in the SOPI report look good and there are positive signs, there are also some headwinds.

‘Significant’ progress on M. bovis eradication - Andrew

The Government’s Mycoplasma bovis programme director Simon Andrew says the agriculture sector has continued to make significant progress over 2022.

Sir David Carter to head Ruralco board

Sir David Carter (left), Ruralco Chair & Robert Sharkie (right) Ruralco CEO.

Rural trader Ruralco has appointed former Speaker and Banks Peninsula farmer Sir David Carter as its new chair.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor is talking up the latest figures, which show export returns from the primary sector year topped the $53 billion mark this year - an 11% increase on the previous year.

Imported semen 'likely' culprit

MPI says imported semen is one of the possible pathways for the bacterial disease M bovis' entry into New Zealand.

The Ministry for Primary Industries says imported semen remains one of the possible pathways for the bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis' entry into New Zealand.

China-watch for meat sector

The NZ meat sector has seen a significant reduction in sheep meat exports to China in the last several months.

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is closely monitoring the economic situation in New Zealand’s major export meat market, China.

Carbon credit conundrum

Claims by the Government that farmers will now get 'full credit' for all scientifically robust on farm carbon sequestration are wrong.

Figured and Heartland partner in lending deal

Farm financial management software company Figured and Heartland Bank have partnered in a new lending deal.

Farm financial management software company Figured and Heartland Bank have partnered with the aim of driving streamlined decision-making and access to lending for farmers.

Environmental compliance strong in Southland

Environment Southland says the region has had continued improvement in winter grazing practices during 2021-22.

Environment Southland (ES) is reporting continued improvement in winter grazing practices during 2021-22.

Diet key to mitigating heat stress

Changing the diets of pregnant sows could be key to improving animal welfare by easing heat stress.

New research from the University of Queensland and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) has revealed that changing the diets of pregnant sows could be key to improving animal welfare by easing heat stress.