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Catch the Rain: B+LNZ Trials Boost Soil Infiltration
Beef + Lamb NZ funded research has shown that some simple changes to pasture management could help farmers make better…Northland Firm's CPD Is Used From NZ to Antarctica
When Northland leather worker Vernon Suckling started making horse saddles 50 years ago, quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles were unheard…Alliance to Pay Up to $20m to Farmer-Shareholders
Alliance Group has confirmed that eligible farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive up to $20…Election 2026: What Parties Promise the Primary Sector
With a general election under five weeks away, Rural News is asking major political parties about their policies and positions…National
Red Meat Sector "In Great Heart", Says Nathan Guy
The red meat sector is in great heart.
FAR Eyes NZ Grain as Dairy Supplementary Feed
Dr Scott Champion, Foundation for Arable Research chief executive, says that everyone in the supply chain had a role to…Patterson: Rural NZ Faces a "Massive" Infrastructure Deficit
The Minister for Rural Communities, Mark Patterson, says there's a massive infrastructure deficit in rural areas.NZ Red Meat Exports Hit $867m in August, Up 23%
New Zealand's red meat and fifth-quarter exports reached $867 million in August, up 23% on the same month last year,…Pāmu Braces for $30m Hit From Rising Farm Costs
State farmer Pāmu is bracing for a $30 million hit from soaring farm input costs this financial year.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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.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
Making Farming A Matter of 'Core National Resilience
OPINION: New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that farming and food production is a matter of ‘core national…
The Heart of Rural Wellbeing
Sam Whitelock is an All Black rugby great, Farmstrong Ambassador and working dairy farmer in the Manawatu. Having stepped away…Editorial: No Small Challenge
OPINION: There could hardly be a more appropriate theme for a conference than the one chosen by the red meat…Paris Agreement: What Are the Costs and Returns to NZ?
OPINION: We are only weeks from the election, and my vote is looking for a home.More To Overall Health Than Bugs and Viruses
OPINION: More than three decades ago, I was part of a group who received a monthly audio cassette tape from…Agribusiness
Pāmu FY26 Report: Profit More Than Doubles to $113m
Pāmu has released its FY26 Integrated Annual Report, reporting a Net Operating Profit of $113 million, more than double the…
NZ Red Meat Exports Hit $867m in August, Up 23%
Meat Industry Association data, released alongside the Red Meat Sector conference in Wellington, shows export value climbing across the US,…LIC Elects New Board Member, Reports Strong FY25/26 Result
LIC shareholders have elected a new North Island representative to the co-operative's Board, along with five representatives to its Shareholder…Ravensdown Elects Montgomery, Acland to Board
Ravensdown shareholders have elected Jane Montgomery and Kate Acland to the Ravensdown Board for three-year terms, following a closely contested…New Free Platform Connects Rural NZ With Board and Trustee Vacancies
A free online platform aggregating governance vacancies across rural and regional New Zealand has been launched.Management
Taniwha Station: The Bull Beef Farm Famed for Daffodils
South of the central Hawke’s Bay town of Waipukurau is Taniwha Station – a highly successful 550ha bull beef farming operation.
Catch the Rain: B+LNZ Trials Boost Soil Infiltration
Beef + Lamb NZ funded research has shown that some simple changes to pasture management could help farmers make better use of rainfall and build resilience before dry conditions hit.
Push Feed Forward: Spring Nitrogen Tips for a Dry Summer
If you're thinking about investing in ways to push feed forward, this is the year to do it.
BVD Control Begins Long Before You See A Problem
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is sometimes viewed as a dairy industry issue, but the reality is that the disease can have serious consequences for beef breeding herds as well.
Inside the Southland Dairy Farm Where Robots and Pasture Work Together
In Dacre, near Invercargill in New Zealand’s South Island, Bruce Dinnington is running a dairy operation unlike any other.
Farm Health
Refresh Parasite Management in the New Season
Drench Options are become increasingly limited for sheep farmers, highlighting the importance of proactive parasite management planning within the wider…
Planning Next Year's Winter Forage Crops: What B+LNZ Wants Farmers to Consider
As farmers begin thinking about establishing next year’s winter forage crops, Beef + Lamb NZ is encouraging farmers to carefully…QuadSense Mastitis Screening Sees 50% NZ Sales Growth
Animal health company Bovonic is gearing up for its next stage of growth after increasing New Zealand sales of QuadSense…Mary Bowron Named Best Sheep and Beef Vet of the Year
B+LNZ's Wormwise veterinarian Mary Bowron has won the Best Sheep and Beef Vet of the Year Award in recognition of…Beef + Lamb NZ's Lambing Kit Checklist for a Tough Season
With lambing underway in many regions, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to put together a wellequipped lambing…Machinery & Products
Makita Launches GP001G 40VMax XGT Cordless Grease Gun
Power tool manufacturer Makita has released details of its new cordless GP001G 40vMax XGT grease gun, designed as a practical…
Fendt 832 Vario Sets DLG PowerMix Fuel Efficiency Record
Operating large tractors became more expensive back in March due to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz conflict, meaning contractors had…Motueka Farm Machinery Sold as Sturgeons Retire After 44 Years
Close to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, Motueka is known for apples, pear and kiwifruit orchards, alongside specialised…Can-Am Unveils 2027 SSV, ATV Range With New Defender HD10
Can-Am has introduced its 2027 range of side-by-side vehicles (SSV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV), including the industry leading Defender, the…NZ Technicians Honoured at 2026 John Deere Awards in Brisbane
Leading John Deere technicians and apprentices from New Zealand and Australians were recognised at the recent sixth annual JD Technician…Motoring
Subaru New Zealand Unveils All-Electric Trailseeker SUV Ahead of September 2026 Launch
Subaru New Zealand has announced the all-new, all-electric Trailseeker will join its SUV line-up in September 2026.
Toyota Hilux Celebrates 50 Years in New Zealand with New BEV Model
Since arriving on New Zealand’s shores in 1976, the Hilux has been seen of farms, building sites and back roads,…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.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
'LinkedIn Greens'
OPINION: The same mainstream media muppets that brought you Jacindamania in 2017 have been flat out pimping for the Opportunities…
UK Warning
OPINION: Your old mate reckons the atrocious way farmers in the UK are treated by their lords and masters in…
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Why This Canterbury Cropping Farm Converted to Dairy
Converting a longstanding cropping farm to dairy was the only way to ensure the land stayed in the family long…
Peters Targets Fonterra
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Fonterra Names Four Independently Assessed Director Candidates
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