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NZ wool filters chosen by global air purifier maker
In a breakthrough for New Zealand wool technology, woollen air filters by local company Lanaco, will be used by Unilever-owned…Irrigation awards finalists named
Four New Zealand farmers have been selected as finalists in this year’s Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards.Penno's Synlait complaint thrown out
A complaint by Synlait founder John Penno over the listed milk processor’s recapitalisation plan has been dismissed by regulators.Technology to highlight natural capital on farm
A new technology company has been formed which will help New Zealand’s farmers and primary sector better understand and capitalise…National
Silt study provides critical insights on recovery
A study examining the recovery of land covered by silt during Cyclone Gabrielle last year could provide critical insights on…
'Putting common sense back in the room'
ACT MP Mark Cameron says the Government is bringing common sense “back in the room” by halting the rollout of…Govt halts regional council freshwater plans rollout
The Government is pausing the rollout of freshwater farm plans until system improvements are finalised.Farm operator to expand apple footprint
Farm and forestry operator Craigmore Sustainables is growing its horticulture presence with two recent apple orchard acquisitions.Co-op offers fixed price N pilot
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is offering fixed price nitrogen to farmer shareholders from September.World
Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO
The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
Election most important for British farming - NFU
As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.
Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant benefits to both parties.
World food prices dip - FAO
In December, world food prices dipped for a ninth consecutive month, according to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
Opinion
Common sense still makes sense
OPINION: I was down in the Wairarapa just recently meeting up with some good friends of many years. A businessman…
Editorial: Time for some real banking solutions
OPINION: Finally we have a government that is brave enough to tackle the big banks on how they treat their…Subsidies and free trade deals
OPINION: In March this year, Defra (the UK Government Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) published the national statistics…Farmers want ORC to come clean on freshwater rules
OPINION: The Otago Regional Council needs to be honest about what the new proposed freshwater rules might mean for our…Editorial: Time to right dairy worker visa scheme
OPINION: It's time for the Government to step in and resolve the migrant worker visa issue for the dairy sector,…Agribusiness
B+LNZ launches rural leadership scholarship for 2025
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched its Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship.
Pamu hit by lower prices, high interest rates
State-owned farmer Pamu (brand name for Landcorp) recorded a net loss after tax of $26 million for year ending June…2024 Sustainable Business Awards entries open
Entries for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards are now open, with new categories.Ballance earnings, profit tumble
Fertiliser co-operative Ballance’s revenue and gross profit tumbled last year as the co-op prioritised passing on price and cost savings…New chair for state farmer
The new chairman of state farmer Landcorp (Pāmu) John Rae says the business is a unique asset.Management
It’s nearly time for fert – spread it accurately
With reports that sales are down significantly, no doubt driven by higher cost and lower returns, it follows that accurate spreading of any product being used is a must.
Focus on pest plants pays off
Taranaki Regional Council is working to eradicate pest plants from 570 sites around the region – about three times as many as six years ago.
Broadacre drone spraying on the rise
As drones get bigger, broadacre applications like arable spraying will become more common, says the Canterburybased founder of Drone Spray, Jono Scott.
Plantain and N mitigation – ‘research must move on’
Some types of pasture may better reduce nitrogen leaching on New Zealand dairy farms than plantain, a major new science review concludes.
Best young plant producer in the country!
Anna England from Elliot’s Wholesale Nursery in Amberley has been named as the 2024 Young Plant Producer of the Year.
Farm Health
Tests show drench resistance on farm trending upwards
At least one in three Kiwi sheep farms has triple drench resistance, according to the latest drench efficacy testing undertaken…
Milk sensors for herringbone sheds
MSD Animal Health has launched its comprehensive milk monitoring solution, under the SenseHub Dairy brand, for herringbone sheds following successful…Surge in lepto cases
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection of humans and animals.The role mice have in lepto risk
Emerging research highlights mice as a critical yet underestimated source of leptospirosis, emphasising the need for improved strategies to control…Breeders create history with wins
Whakatane farmers Eddie and Kath Lambert have made history by being the recipients of both the 2024 Valden Cow of…Machinery & Products
New UK technology turns pollution into fertiliser
While the new Coalition Government sorts out the previous administrations’ emissions policy, emerging UK technology companies are indicating where things…
Transmissions factory for big brands
Italian tractor manufacturer Argo Tractors, builders of the McCormick, Landini and Valpadana marques, has opened a new factory to develop…Claas unveils high horsepower tractors
Recently Landpower and Claas Harvest Centre unveiled the Claas Xerion 12 series high-horsepower tractor, ending the wait for the much-vaunted…JD 6M series tractors – now bigger, tougher and faster
John Deere's 6M Series tractors have been given a major update for 2025 with more speed and power across the…100,000th Fendt 700
Following a quarter century of production, the 100,000th Fendt 700 Vario was recently driven off the production line in Marktoberdorf,…Motoring
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.
RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.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.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Claas unveils high horsepower tractors
Recently Landpower and Claas Harvest Centre unveiled the Claas Xerion 12 series high-horsepower tractor, ending the wait for the much-vaunted…
Pamu hit by lower prices, high interest rates
State-owned farmer Pamu (brand name for Landcorp) recorded a net loss after tax of $26 million for year ending June…
China's Bright Dairy set to take control of Synlait
Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait has unveiled a recapitalisation plan - offering new shares worth nearly $218 million to its…