Fiancé finalists to square off
Steph Le Brocq and Sam Allen, a bride and groom-to-be, are among those set to face off in regional finals across New Zealand in the hopes of being named the Young Farmer of the Year.
Open Farms is calling on farmers to sign up to host an open day event on their farm this year.
Daniel Eb, Open Farms founder, says the initiative is about creating meaningful connections between farmers and consumers.
“We want farmers to feel confident and excited to host an event, no matter the scale,” Eb says.
“We support farmers from planning what the day will look like, right through to marketing,” he adds.
“After 14,000 visits, 130 events and great feedback across the board, now is the time to share your pride and passion for farming with others.”
To learn more or register to host an open day in 2025, visit openfarms.co.nz
New Zealand’s top cheeses for 2025 have been announced and family-owned, Oamaru-based Whitestone Cheese is the big winner.
Waikato farmer, and Owl Farm demonstration manager, Jo Sheridan is the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy Hamish Marr believes the outlook for the dairy sector remains strong.
Everyone from experienced veterinarians and young professionals to the Wormwise programme and outstanding clinics have been recognised in this year’s New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) awards.
OPINION: The Government's latest move to make freshwater farm plans more practical and affordable is welcome, and long overdue.
Global Dairy Trade (GDT) and Arla Foods have announced that Arla will begin offering European-sourced skim milk powder (SMP) on GDT Pulse from May 2025 as part of an extension to the GDT Pulse pilot.