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Silver Fern Farms Airlifts NZ Lamb and Beef to UAE Amid Middle East Shipping Disruptions
Silver Fern Farms has tackled the ongoing war-induced shipping challenges to mideast markets by airlifting 90 tonnes of chilled New…Cameron Bagrie Says Primary Sector Leading NZ Economic Recovery
The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.Jim van der Poel Honoured for 40 Years of Service to Dairy Industry
Dairy industry leader Jim van der Poel didn't make much of the invitation he received to the recent New Zealand…Farmers Demand Rural Voices Protected in Local Government Amalgamation Plans
Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with…National
Rural Vote Battle Heats Up as Parties Recruit High-Profile Farming Figures
The battle for the rural vote is on and parties are securing high profile names to try and bolster their…
Wool Impact Signs Partnership With ASB To Back Strong Wool Growth
Wool Impact and ASB have signed a new partnership with the bank set to provide financial backing to support the…EPA Welcomes Withdrawal of Glyphosate Appeal After High Court Ruling
The Envrionmental Protection Authority (EPA) has welcomed the deicsion by the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) to withdraw its appeal of…Āta Regenerative Brings Global Soil and Water Experts to New Zealand Farms
Āta Regenerative is bringing international expertise to New Zealand to help farmers respond to growing soil and water challenges, as environmental…Hino Truck Owners Have 10 Days Left to Register for Proposed $10.9M Settlement
Owners and lessees of certain Hino Trucks New Zealand diesel vehicles have just 10 days remaining to register or opt…World
Dawn Meats acquires German distributor Alexander Eyckeler GmbH
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats has acquired Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a long-standing German customer and partner of Alliance Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Fertiliser Prices Surge as FAO Flags Global Food Security Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the global implications of the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Nestle reportedly withdraws from methane accord
The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.
NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.
UK removes tariffs on US ethanol, alarming farmers
While Donald Trump seems to deliver a new tariff every few days, there seems to be an endless stream of leaders heading to the White House to negotiate reciprocal deals.
Opinion
Laughter Is Great For Health
OPINION: Should I ever be asked to nominate someone I consider a true-blue, uniquely Kiwi icon entertainer from yesteryear, I…
Editorial: Seize Your Destiny
OPINION: Farmers around the country are welcoming the proposed reform of local government.The Strength of Co-Operatives
OPINION: Is New Zealand ‘Godzown’ or the ‘Last bus stop on the planet’?Editorial: Now the Hard Work Begins
OPINION: After much wrangling, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India is a step closer to fruition.The Cost of War on Our Primary Sector
OPINION: Since the escalation of tensions involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, farmers have seen diesel prices…Agribusiness
LIC Expands Into Indonesia With First Dairy Genetics Sale
Herd improvement company LIC has entered the Indonesian market.
Colyton School Student-Led Bike Track Earns Rural Funding
Rabobank launched its Good Deeds Competition back in 2017 with the aim of supporting and celebrating the incredible efforts of…Government Backs Aimer Farming AI Technology to Improve Pasture Decisions on NZ Farms
Aimer Farming says it welcomes new Government co-investment aimed at helping New Zealand farmers make faster, more confident pasture and…$1.2M Investment Boosts Low-Methane Sheep Genetics to Cut Emissions on NZ Farms
A new joint investment of $1.2 million aims to accelerate farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, one of the few…NZ Resets Science Funding Priorities After 30 Years
For the first time in more than 30 years the Government has set a new set of radical priorities for…Management
Middle East Tensions Drive Volatility in Farm Input Prices and Supply Chains
The situation in the Middle East has been a major influence on markets over recent months and the market for key farm inputs continues to move at pace, with pricing and availability shifting quickly across several key products, according to a major stockfood seller.
Erewhon Station Farming Field Day Highlights Profit Strategy
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Farming for Profit’ field day drew about 100 people keen to hear about the policies that drove performance at Erewhon Station, located on the Taihape to Napier Road.
Champion Farmers Drive Environmental Change in Agriculture
Finding and supporting ‘champion farmers’ – or top-quality farmers - is one of best ways of getting other farmers to take the appropriate measures to mitigate environmental issues, according to a leading Irish scientist Dr Mary Ryan.
Don't Sell Yourself Short On Insurance
Ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive and up to date because as a rural contractor you don’t know what’s around the corner.
Global Agritech Programme Brings UK Innovation to NZ Farms
Farm Innovation Network (FIN) is bringing global agritech innovation to New Zealand farms through a new international programme it says is designed to fast-track technology validation in real farming systems.
Farm Health
New Research Finds Higher Lamb Weaning Weights Can Lift Farm Profit and Emissions Efficiency
New research suggests sheep and beef farmers could improve both profitability and emissions efficiency by increasing lamb weaning weights, with…
Sheep Poo Study Reveals New Insights Into Facial Eczema Risk Across New Zealand
The Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme recently hosted a webinar about the progress the sheep poo study has made in helping…Higher Lamb Weaning Weights Boost Profitability and Emissions Efficiency, Study Finds
New research suggests sheep and beef farmers could improve both profitability and emissions efficiency by increasing lamb weaning weights, with…Smarter Drenching Key to Cattle Parasite Control NZ
Feeding stock well and drenching only those animals facing a parasite challenge are key tactics in managing parasites in cattle,…Sheep Breeder Forum 2026 to Showcase Latest Advances in Sheep Genetics
Farmers will get an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in sheep genetics at the Sheep Breeder Forum this…Machinery & Products
Ursa Ag Launches Simple Cummins-Powered Tractors as Farmers Push Back on Cost and Complexity
A walk around any agricultural field day or a dealership yard will find several potential customers moaning that tractors are…
Caterpillar Reportedly Acquires Monarch Tractor Technology in Push Toward Autonomous Farming
While yet to be confirmed, Caterpillar has reportedly bought the technology behind the self-driving electric tractors made by American firm…Manitou Launches MLT-X 738 Telehandler with Boosted Lift Capacity and Efficiency
Specialist handling experts Manitou Group has announced the launch of the new MLT-X 738 telehandler, which it claims combines enhanced…New Zealand Tractor Sales Climb 5% in First Quarter of 2026
For the first three months of 2026, new tractor deliveries saw an increase over the previous two months, resulting in year-to-date…Remanufactured Machinery Parts Offer Cost Savings for Farmers
While April 23 was just another day for many manufacturers across the globe, it marked Reman Day, a timely reminder…Motoring
Kia Tasman ute launches in NZ
Stepping into the already crowded ute market, it’s important to bring your best game. Kia look to have done just…
Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…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.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
Back to School
OPINION: This old mutt went to school to eat his lunch, but still knows the future of the country, and…
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$120m Tōrea Orchard Development to Produce 116 Million Apples in Mid-Canterbury
A large-scale modern orchard development in coastal Mid-Canterbury is expected to eventually produce 116 million apples a year from 900,000…
