Strong Dairy and Beef Prices Lift Confidence Across New Zealand Farming Sector
New Zealand farming is riding a high, with strong prices, full feed covers and improving confidence lining up at the same time.
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Feilding’s Agribusiness Growth Driving Manawatū Economy
Manawatu Mayor Michael Ford says the district sees itself as the agribusiness capital of the lower North Island.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand to Connect with Farmers at Central Districts Field Days 2026
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is looking forward to connecting with farmers, rural professionals and community members at this year's Central District Field Days.
Labour Caucus Portfolios Reshuffled Ahead of 2026 Election
Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle of the party's caucus portfolios.
Rural Resilience Workshops to Help Farmers Prepare for Adverse Events
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says a series of rural resilienced set to be rolled out next week will help farmers and growers better prepared for adverse weather events.
Massey University Reports Record Growth in Agriculture and Horticulture Students
The head of Massey University's School of Agriculture and the Environment, Professor Paul Kenyon, says the outlook for the primary sector is positive with record numbers of students enrolling for Massey's range of undergraduate courses in the primary sector.
National
Jon and Fiona Sherlock Win Supreme Award at Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Jon and Fiona Sherlock have been named the Waikato Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Feilding Prepares for Central Districts Field Days as 27,000 Visitors Expected
The lower North Island township of Feilding is gearing up for its biggest event of the year - the annual Central Districts Field Days.
Farmers Unhappy With New RMA Replacement Bills
Farmers are unhappy with the Government's replacement legislation for the Resource Management Act (RMA).
Farm Week Brings Country Life to Auckland at Cornwall Park
From 14th - 22nd March, Cornwall Park will play host to Farm Week, seven days of activities centred on farming, agriculture and the farm's heritage on the site.
World
Arla Foods delivers $15b revenue as Co-op turns 25
European dairy giant Arla Foods celebrated its 25th anniversary as a cross-border, farmer-owned co-operative with a solid half-year result.
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…NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.Europe’s largest dairy co-operative to launch in 2026 as Arla Foods and DMK merge
The creation of Europe's largest dairy co-operative should be complete by early 2026.Young Aussie farmers gain global insights on study tour to Ireland
Twenty four young farmers from South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania have returned from a recent study tour of Ireland…Opinion
Editorial: KiwiSaver Changes Bring Joy
OPINION: Getting a foot on the property ladder is becoming easier for young farmers.
Market Takes The Scenic Route
ANZ agri economist Matt Dilly looks at the impressive run of global dairy prices this year.Editorial: Trump's Tirade
OPINION: "We are back to where we were a year ago," according to a leading banking analyst in the UK,…Saluting 'The Man in the Arena'
OPINION: As I was putting the final touches on my column for last month, the hottest ‘breaking news’ was the…So, what to do with this succession malarky?
OPINION: She's a bit damp on the East Coast. Hughie can't stop the rain, and the high temps in between…Agribusiness
Finalists Revealed for 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards, with 24 finalists across eight categories.
Pāmu Appoints Dave Nuku as Associate Director
State farmer Pāmu (Landcorp) has announced Dave Nuku is its new Associate Director, joining the board as an observer from 1…Farmlands Co-operative Appoints Rachel Aldikacti as Chief Sales Officer
Farmlands Co-operative has announced Rachel Aldikacti will be its new chief sales officer.NZ Rural Land Company Lifts Annual Profit in 2025
New Zealand Rural Land Company (NZL) has lifted its annual profit on the back of being a "disciplined, yield-focused land…Farmlands Posts Strong 2025 Half-Year Growth
Rural retailer Farmlands has released it's latest round of half-year results, labeling it as evidence that its five-year strategy is…Management
Beef + Lamb New Zealand to Connect with Farmers at Central Districts Field Days 2026
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is looking forward to connecting with farmers, rural professionals and community members at this year's Central District Field Days.
Milk your cool season for all it’s worth
Pasture specialist Graham Kerr claims that one hybrid ryegrass in New Zealand continues to dominate industry yield trials, as it has done every year since it was launched in 2021.
Protecting Rumen Health on NZ Dairy Farms This March
March often brings a useful mix of opportunity and risk on New Zealand dairy farms.
Waikato Dairy Farmer Targets Peak Pasture Performance with Proven Proprietary Cultivars
Modern proprietary cultivars backed by independent data are the strong preferenced for Waikato dairy farmer Mike McGehan when he needs reliable and targeted pasture performance.
Dairy Farmers Urged to Review High-GWP Refrigerants as Phase-Down Accelerates
Farmers are being encouraged to take a closer look at the refrigerants running inside their on-farm systems, as international and domestic pressure continues to build on high global warming potential (GWP) 400-series refrigerants.
Farm Health
DairyNZ Tests Heat Stress Solutions for Dairy Herds
New DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Rain Boosts Pasture Growth but Triggers Flystrike and Facial Eczema Risks
Recent rainfall has made for a fantastic growing season in many regions, but farmers are also reporting a proliferation in pests and diseases such as facial eczema, flystrike, porina and internal parasites.
Bovonic Study Shows $29,547 Seasonal Benefit for NZ Dairy Farmers
Bovonic says a return on investment study has found its automated mastitis detection technology, QuadSense, is delivering financial, labour, and animal-health benefits on New Zealand dairy farms worth an estimated $29,547 per season.
Free Stall Barn Enables Year-Round Feeding and Milking in Southland
When Ian Smith built a 520-bed free stall barn on his Drummond dairy farm in 2014, it changed the way he farmed.
Non-Grass Forage Crops for Finishing Lambs: Nutrition, Growth and Parasite Management
Wormwise vet and farmer Mary Bowron draws on her experience to outline the critical steps required to effectively manage worms on forage crops used for finishing lambs.
Machinery & Products
Carrfields Appointed Krone and Kubota Dealer for Lower South Island
Ashburton-based Carrfields has announced that, from the New Year, it is officially authorised to sell Krone Forager Harvesters and Kubota Tractors across the Southland and Otago regions it represents.
Lely Surpasses €1 Billion as Dairy Robotics Demand Grows
Since its decision to concentrate on milk harvesting and animal husbandry, resulting in the selling of its agricultural machinery brands and factories, Lely’s focus seems to be paying off with a growing business.
Nissan Reveals Fifth-Generation Navara for New Zealand
Nissan has announced details of the new fifth generation Navara.
Lincoln Student Awarded Dairy Scholarship
The South Island Dairy Event has announced Jessica Findlay as the recipient of the BrightSIDE Scholarship Programme, recognising her commitment to furthering her education and future career in the New Zealand dairy industry.
Farm Vehicle Safety: Simple Steps That Save Lives
Decisions you make in an instant on the farm can be the difference between life and death.
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…Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…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…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Silly Season
OPINION: Election years are usually regarded as the silly season, but a mate of the Hound reckons 2026 is shaping…
Two-Faced System
OPINION: If farmers poured just a few litres of some pollutant into a stream, the Green Party and the wider…
Milking It
FTA and Uber Drivers
OPINION: Expect the Indian free trade deal to feature strongly in the election campaign.
Ice Cream Deal
OPINION: One of the world's largest ice cream makers, Nestlé, is going cold on the viability of making the dessert.
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