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Changes given tentative nod

Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor says the devil will be in the detail of the changes in freshwater plans.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has given a tentative nod of approval to the government's change of heart over fresh water farm plans.

Unlikely to get all our way with FTAs

Damien O'Connor concedes that we may reach agreement on FTAs that might not be everyone's ideal, but a compromise that offers value to both parties.

A hint from recent trade talks suggests that New Zealand may not get everything it wants in its free trade negotiations with the European Union and Britain.

Shine off dairy prices

Resurging Covid-19 across the globe is continuing to take the shine off previously high dairy prices.

Have Your Say

Last issue we asked Rural News readers if they thought farming leaders have stood up enough to the Government over new regulations.

Farmers to vote on Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-operative merger

Richard Young, chair of Primary Wool Co-operative and director of CP Wool.

Approximately 2,100 farmers will vote in November on a proposed merger between grower-owned export and marketing company Wools of New Zealand (WNZ) and Primary Wool Co-operative.

Fonterra reacts to feedback

Fonterra's board is getting good feedback for listening to shareholder concerns as it works on a new capital structure.

Fonterra's board is getting some kudos for listening to shareholder concerns as it works on a new capital structure.

Buller farmers in recovery mode

The impact of the flooding in the Buller region can be seen on Joan Hamilton's farm, on State Highway 67A, heading out to Carters Beach, near Westport. Photo: Jules Anderson Photography.

With calving just a few weeks away, farmers in the Buller district are now busy repairing damage to their properties.

West Coast floods cause devastation

Dead stock are being quickly removed and heavy machinery brought in to deal with silted pastures and damaged infrastructure on farms in the flood-devastated Buller area.

Huge turnout in the Horowhenua

Dozens of people lined the main street of the Horowhenua rural town of Levin to cheer on the huge turnout of Groundswell protestors as they drove their tractors, utes and other farm vehicles through the town.

Clear message for Govt - MP

Protestors at the Howl of a Protest in Timaru.

MP for Southland Joseph Mooney, National, says farmers sent a clear message to the government by taking to the streets in huge numbers at Groundswell NZ protests across New Zealand today.