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Rising costs take the gloss off
A record $9/kgMS milk price is becoming a real prospect – but rising costs will slash profit margins.Green light for collective bargaining
The Commerce Commission has provisionally authorised New Zealand Tegel Growers Association Incorporated (TGA) to collectively negotiate on behalf of its…RA research will benefit some regions more than others - report
Research on regenerative agriculture in New Zealand might benefit some regions more than others, claims a new report.Dairy, beef, and lamb exports rise
The monthly value of goods exports in October 2021 rose $552 million (12%) from October 2020, to $5.3 billion, according…National
Alliance Group announces annual result
Alliance Group has announced an operating profit of $41.9 million before tax and distributions for the year ending 30 September…
Busy spring breeding season despite Covid restrictions
Farmer co-operative LIC is reporting a busy breeding season despite Covid-19 restrictions all over the country.Cease regulations and talk to us
Groundswell New Zealand wants the Government to cease all regulations targeting the farming sector.Mother of all Protests underway
Groundswell New Zealand’s ‘Mother of all Protests’ is underway.Ballance breaks ground on Whangarei hub
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has started building their new hub in Whangarei, after a pre-dawn ceremony to bless the site yesterday.World
Making agrifood systems more resilient to shocks
According to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), without proper preparation unpredictable shocks will continue to undermine agrifood systems.
Still waiting
British and New Zealand trade negotiators are burning the midnight oil in a bid to get a free trade agreement between the two countries.
UK FTA hits crucial period
What happens in the next few weeks will be critical for New Zealand to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK.
NZ and Ireland farming's GHG battle
A top climate change policy advisor to the Irish government says Ireland and New Zealand should become close allies to combat the negative narrative against the dairy industry. Peter Burke reports.
Global food prices rise at rapid pace in May
Global food prices rose at their fastest monthly rate in more than a decade in May, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported.
Opinion
The selenium conundrum
OPINION: When Les Hailes was named third form dux at St Kevin's College in Oamaru in 1944 his parents were…
NZ free trade deal with UK a boost for red meat sector
OPINION: We're pleased the recent Agreement in Principle (AIP) has been signed between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.Let us use tools available!
OPINION: Climate Change Minister James Shaw should not hesitate to sign the global commitment to reduce methane by 30% by…Editorial: Don't COP out!
OPINION: Climate Change Minister James Shaw should gainfully spend his time in MIQ - following his attendance at the recent…Take the politics out of farm emissions
OPINION: Groundswell is not against climate policy, or a pricing mechanism to manage farm emissions.Agribusiness
Slow start to new season
Dairy Supply pressures are continuing to provide support to commodity prices.
Farmlands' year of transformation
Rural retailer Farmlands says it is undergoing a transformation period.Growers back wool merger
Woolgrowers have almost unanimously voted in favour of the proposed merger of Wools of NZ (WNZ) and Primary Wool Co-operative-…Lincoln University scientists develop greenhouse gas emission reduction technology
Two Lincoln University scientists, Emeritus professor Keith Cameron and professor Hong Di, have delivered a breakthrough technology with immediate benefits…Women of real substance
With the critical role women play on farms around the world recently recognised by this year's International Day of Rural…Management
Are terminal sires being utilised enough?
Terminal sires can be a great tool to increase lamb growth rates.
Grass lacks real guts!
Wet weather and a lack of sunshine in many western areas of the country are causing problems for farmers.
Goodbye to the plate meter!
Weekly farm walks have become a thing of the past for some dairy farmers in Canterbury and their pasture growth data has never been better.
2022 Expo gearing up for cracker in challenging times
The ethos behind the East Coast Farming Expo is always focussed on bringing the best of innovation to the coast.
Farm Health
Dairy health website launched
While advancements in technology has put information at our fingertips, filtering and finding the right information can be challenging.
Turning around triple drench resistance is possible
Early results from a study investigating ways of managing triple drench resistance in an intensive lamb finishing system reinforces the…Drench action plan launched
A new concept designed to help manage parasite resistance to drenches in New Zealand has been launched.Fat sources in milk replacers
A recent study by AgResearch suggested that farmers should avoid feeding milk replacers with vegetable proteins and fats to lambs…Drench company to cease NZ production in 2022
Boehringer Ingelheim says it will stop manufacturing locally-produced livestock ruminant products in New Zealand by late 2022 - ending more…Machinery & Products
New features on Case IH Optum
The latest Case IH Optum AFS Connect range features a new cab, interior and connectivity package designed to benefit both…
NZ machinery sector booms, but supply a problem
NZ tractor sales saw a record-breaking September 2021, mirroring a rising market that has been experienced throughout the year.Sustainable battens and outriggers
A Christchurch based business has designed, developed, manufactured and released a modern alternative to the traditional wooden fencing batten.Sheep conveyor handles the hard yards
It has been said that “there are sheep conveyors and then there are sheep conveyors”.Solid global recovery hit by soaring costs
The desire for face-to-face business was recently demonstrated by the return of the 44th EIMA Show in Italy - the…Motoring
Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…
Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.Warlock offers a touch of magic
Having previously reviewed the RAM 1500 in 2020, we recently took the chance to get behind the wheel of the…Outback now in its 25th year
Now in its 25th year, and sixth edition, the 2021 Subaru’s Outback wagon was recently launched in New Zealand.Strewth mate... it's a shocker!
Over the ditch in Australia, Toyota utes and trucks are the workhorses of the country’s economy.» The RNG Weather Report
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Drench action plan launched
A new concept designed to help manage parasite resistance to drenches in New Zealand has been launched.
The demonisation of N
OPINION: Synthetic nitrogen, once hailed as a gamechanger because of its vital role in 'The Green Revolution', is now being…
Dairy sector backs global methane pledge
The New Zealand dairy sector says it is committed to playing its part to reduce global methane levels by 30%…