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NZ/EU trade deal on a knife edge

A free trade deal with Europe hinges on the outcome of a meeting between NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (pictured) and the President of the European Commission, Ursual von der Leyen.

NZ is on the brink of scoring an historic and crucial free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).

2022 Regional Supreme Winners named in Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Shirley-Ann and Rick Mannering have been named 2022 Regional Supreme Winners in the Auckland Balance Farm Environment Awards.

Govt continues support for Buller flood recovery

The Government has added an extra $10 million to fund an infrastructure recovery programme in the Buller region to help support the district recover from severe flooding. Photo Credit: Jules Anderson Photography.

The Government is continuing its support of the Buller district in its recovery from severe flooding over the last year, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced today during a visit with local leadership.

Kate Acland appointed deputy chair of B+LNZ board

Kate Acland, Northern South Island Director, has been appointed as deputy chair of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) board.

Two new executive managers for Fonterra

Fonterra is creating two new management roles to increase focus on innovation and driving strategy.

Making life easier

Strainrite Fencing Systems knows the importance of break fencing on both grass and crops.

Many temporary sheep fencing systems can be troublesome, with reels jamming or breaking and the bugbear of silly hooks on the chains, which continuously catch on everything.

Krone adds VariPack to its baler range

The new VariPack better utilises tried-and-tested Krone elements.

The Krone VariPack Plus is a high-density, high-performance round baler comprising of four models – the VariPack V 165, V 165 XC, VariPack V 190 and V 190 XC.

Valtra's following grows

Valtra is continuing it's expansion into Australia and New Zealand with the release of two new tractor series.

With the release of its N5 and T5 series of tractors, Valtra continues to expand its presence in the Australia-New Zealand region.

Manufacturer hustling to double NZ production

Some of the team at farming equipment manufacturer Hustler Equipment.

Hawke's Bay farming equipment manufacturer Hustler Equipment has announced the recent acquisition of the production facilities of McLaren Stainless.

Make use of ewe scanning data

Paul Kenyon says pregnancy scanning data can be used to maximise ewe and lamb survival.

Having the ability to target feed ewes that will offer the best return on investmnt is one of the main benefits of pregnancy scanning - but there are others.