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Richard Loe catches up with Peter Burke Rural News’ senior journalist to discuss some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of the newspaper
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NZ Confirmed as World's Largest Single-Country Dairy Exporter in 2026 Report
A team effort that is paying dividends for the wider New Zealand economy.Halter Names Six Winners in Biggest One Year Free Yet
Halter has announced the six winners of its 2026 One Year Free competition, marking the biggest year yet for the…New Dairy Holdings CEO Backs Self-Contained Model
Running a tight and self-contained ship is the key to the success of the country's largest dairy farmer, says Blair…UK Politician Alistair Carmichael Praises "Positive Spirit" of NZ Farmers
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Third H5 Bird Flu Case Found in NZ Wild Bird
Testing confirms H5 bird flu in a single northern giant petrel, found dead on a remote Cape Palliser beach in the Wairarapa, says Dr Mary van Andel, the Ministry for Primary Industries' (MPI) Chief Veterinary Officer.
80% of NZ Parents Say Dinner Planning Is Too Much Effort
"What's for dinner?" may sound like a simple question, but for many Kiwi parents, answering it has become a job in itself.
Historic Claas Senator Combine Returns to Work in Suffolk
Fifty Eight years ago, on the 16th of August 1968, August Claas, the founder of the harvesting company and father of Helmut Claas, personally presented a Claas Senator combine harvester to Scottish farmer John Steven.
NZ Beef Mince Now Over $24/kg as Export Demand Stays Strong
New Zealand consumers are paying more for beef mince than ever before, with the average retail price now sitting above $24 per kilogram, according to Rabobank.
State farmer posts record results
State farmer Pamu has delivered its strongest operating result on record.
Fall Armyworm in NZ Maize: Four Years of Research
Four years since it was first detected in New Zealand, researchers and growers now know much more about management of maize pest fall armyworm (FAW).
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El Niño Warning: NZ Farmers Urged to Plan Fert Early
Plan ahead and be patient. That’s the message to farmers and horticulturalists from the chairman of the NZ Agricultural Aviation…
NZ Industry Craves Ag Graduates, Says Massey Professor
The industry is crying out for graduates with agricultural related degrees.CNH Tech Chief on Autonomous Machinery, AI in Farming
While GPS and guidance have become the norm and yield mapping and variable application continues to gain traction, most agricultural…NZ's Top Trade Negotiator Warns of Rising Protectionism
Supply chain problems, growing protectionism and a move to greater food security are some of the key challenges facing New…Barry Cuttance Suspension: Inside the NZDFA Dispute
A spat within the ranks of the New Zealand Deer Farmers Association has resulted in the suspension of outspoken North…Machinery & Products
Historic Claas Senator Combine Returns to Work in Suffolk
Fifty Eight years ago, on the 16th of August 1968, August Claas, the founder of the harvesting company and father…
