Improving health and safety is about incremental gain rather than a sudden decision, says Leeston farmer and Federated Farmers health and safety spokesman David Birkett.
State farmer Pāmu is opening its farm gates this summer in an effort to give the rural sector the opportunity to see how large-scale, multi-system farming is delivering productivity and profitability across New Zealand.
While the Government has moved quickly to make commercial hauliers' lot easier during the current fuel crisis, they appear to be stuck in the creep box when it comes to the agricultural industry.
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37 farmers from across the Rangitīkei and Manawatū regions recently spent a day-and-a-half learning new business management and planning skills at Rabobank’s latest AgPathways Programmes in Whanganui.
Patoa Farms Limited, New Zealand's largest pig farm, has been sold for an undisclosed price.
Nominations are now open for two directorships on the Ravensdown Board and will close at 5pm, Friday 24 July 2026.
Money invested to protect native bush, wetlands and other special habitats on farms is paying huge dividends.
A central Canterbury business which turns malting barley into a key ingredient in beer making has celebrated its 100% New Zealand-grown status with a special event.
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ)will expand its First Farm support with a new funding boost designed to help more farmers and growers take their next step into farm ownership.
The 2026 National Fieldays has seen Westpac NZ launch its fourth community banking van.
Gallagher has appointed Rob Clayton as Chief Executive of its global Animal Management business to lead the next stage of growth across key markets.
Fonterra is strengthening its foodservice presence in China with the launch of a new cream for professional bakeries at Bakery China 2026 in Shanghai.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Nick Beeby as chief executive.
Applications for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative's next board-appointed farmer director are open.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Nick Beeby as chief executive.
Rabobank has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its AgPathways Programme, with 23 farmers from Otago and Southland gathering for two-and-a-half days to learn new business management and planning skills.
A 12-month pathway programme has helped kickstart a career in dairy for an 18-year-old student-turned-farmer.
Herd improvement company LIC has entered the Indonesian market.
Rabobank launched its Good Deeds Competition back in 2017 with the aim of supporting and celebrating the incredible efforts of rural communities in enhancing their local areas.
Aimer Farming says it welcomes new Government co-investment aimed at helping New Zealand farmers make faster, more confident pasture and feed decisions.
A new joint investment of $1.2 million aims to accelerate farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, one of the few emissions reduction tools available to New Zealand farmers.
For the first time in more than 30 years the Government has set a new set of radical priorities for the science it funds - including agriculture.
Perrin Ag has appointed Vicky Ferris as its new Hawke's Bay consultant.
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