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The Mt Tongariro eruption has had minimal impact on farm pasture or stock drinking water, says Federated Farmers.
Four farms have been contacted in different geographical parts of the Hawke's Bay and they are yet to report ash, says a statement by Adverse Events spokesperson, Katie Milne.
This includes one on the Taupo-Napier Highway.
"While we are waiting on reports from our Ruapehu province, GNS' predicted ashfall indicates it will largely fall on National Park or forested areas," the statement says.
On the eve of his departure from Federated Farmers board, Richard McIntyre is thanking farmers for their support and words of encouragement during his stint as a farmer advocate.
A project reducing strains and sprains on farm has won the Innovation category in the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards 2025.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and other sector organisations, has launched a national survey to understand better the impact of facial eczema (FE) on farmers.
One of New Zealand's latest and largest agrivoltaics farm Te Herenga o Te Rā is delivering clean renewable energy while preserving the land's agricultural value for sheep grazing under the modules.
Global food company Nestle’s chair Paul Bulcke will step down at its next annual meeting in April 2026.
Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase at in Wellington this evening.
