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El Niño “Irrigated Drought” Risk for Dairy Farmers
Keeping up with pasture moisture demands is likely to be the key challenge for dairy farmers during this season’s El Niño weather pattern, says Blue Skies Weather & Climate Services meteorologist Tony Trewinnard.
DairyNZ Strategy Review: Farmer Feedback Closes 15 Nov
Farmers have until the end of this week to help shape DairyNZ’s future focus.
AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee Resigns; Interim CEO Named
Wayne McNee, chief executive of AgriZeroNZ, has resigned and will leave the organisation on 15 January 2027.
NZ Dairy Hits Record 2 Billion kgMS in 2025/26 Season
The New Zealand dairy sector set a record in the 2025/26 season, producing more than two billion kilograms of milksolids for the first time.
Milk Powder Prices Rally: $10/kgMS Milk Price in Sight
Milk powder prices are continuing their merry run, firming up a potential $10/kgMS farmgate price this season.
National
Tractor fires: Nests Behind Almost A Third of FMG Claims
Nesting birds are behind around $1.2 million worth of tractor fire claims every year, according to rural insurer FMG, which is urging farmers to check under the bonnet before starting work.
Order Early, Check the Label: NZPork’s Christmas Ham Advice
NZPork says a ham made in New Zealand is not necessarily made from New Zealand pork.
Ravensdown Named Canterbury A&P Show Sponsor
Having Ravensdown as the naming rights sponsor of the Canterbury A&P Show demonstrates their confidence in the show as a long-term venture, says Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association (CAPA) board chair Sir David Carter.
Year 11 Agriculture and Horticultural Science to Go Standalone
Students will be able to study Agriculture and Horticultural Science from Year 11, creating a clear pathway into Years 12 and 13 and future careers in New Zealand’s primary industries, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.
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…
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…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.Opinion
A Rural Vote Splitting Headache
OPINION: Farmers have felt increasingly disempowered and disregarded of recent decades. Larger farms and fewer owners have reduced the rural…
Editorial: Support Dairy
OPINION: Political parties are getting plenty of advice and recommendations from sector groups as the election approaches.A Strong Dairy Sector Means a Strong New Zealand
OPINION: New Zealand dairy is delivering. In the year to June, dairy exports earned a record $28.8 billion for New…What the 2026 Election Means for Rural Landowners
OPINION: The farm policy on the table this election, what it could mean for land, and why the market you're…Who Decides Farming's Future?
OPINION: Most farmers know which company collects their milk, processes their meat, supplies their fertiliser or lends them money. But…Agribusiness
AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee Resigns; Interim CEO Named
Wayne McNee, chief executive of AgriZeroNZ, has resigned and will leave the organisation on 15 January 2027.
Canterbury Farmers Gather to Explore What Daily Cow Body Condition Scoring Reveals
More than 428,000 daily body condition scores from 36 farms will be unpacked at a Dunsandel farmer evening on 25…Inside CFMOTO’s Hangzhou HQ
"Live the tech – ride the future” was the theme for the recent CFMOTO Experience hosted at their Hangzhou headquarters…MastaPlex Names Dr Matt Dobbs Independent Director
Dunedin-based company MastaPlex, which provides on-farm mastitis diagnostic platform globally, has named a new independent director.Importer: Fertiliser Security Policy Must Include All Players
An independent importer says National’s fertiliser security policy will only work if protects all players.Management
Meet the Grower of the Future
OPINION: Recently I had the privilege of hosting the leadership panel for the 2026 Young Grower of the Year competition and seeing firsthand how the next generation of growers will drive horticulture forward in New Zealand.
Dairy Effluent Management: Right Amount at the Right Time
Good effluent management on a dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.
How Much N Does Your Maize Crop Really Need?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several conversations about nitrogen (N) management in maize crops for the coming planting season.
White Clover: Free Nitrogen as Urea Prices Climb
Growing great pasture this season doesn’t have to break the bank.
Subsoiling vs Drainage: Fixing Wet Paddocks This Spring
As we move further into spring, decisions are being made about working land for cropping, as daytime and ground temperatures increase.
Farm Health
The Power of Refugia
Worms are present on every farm; it’s ensuring there are enough worms that are susceptible to drench within your farm system, through the use of refugia, that is a key tool in slowing the rise of drench resistance.
Methionine: More Than Milk Protein
In dairy nutrition, methionine usually comes up in terms of milk protein and production, but this misses a lot of what this essential amino acid is doing behind the scenes.
Should You Drench Your Ewes at Tail Docking?
With ewes and lambs coming to the yards at tail docking, it's tempting to drench the ewes 'while they're here'. Wormwise vet Mary Bowron urges farmers to consider the variables before getting out the drench gun. Do ewes actually need a drench at tail docking? Well, it depends.
Early Weaning Lambs: What the Massey Trials Found
Farmers with high-quality feed available in late spring could consider weaning at least a proportion of their lamb crop early to benefit both lambs and ewes.
Pāmu Silver Stabilizer Dairy Beef Genetics Open to Farmers
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Machinery & Products
Claas Balers Turn 30
Claas built its first variable chamber round baler - the Variant 100 - in 1996, so 2026 marks 30 years and the fifth generation of the Variant name, recently complemented by the new Cerex Series introduced in 2025.
Alpego Cracker Subsoiler: 3-in-1 Compaction Fix from OriginAg
Distributed in New Zealand by OriginAg and supported by its nationwide dealer network, the Italian-built Alpego brand offers an extensive range of solutions including power harrows, rotary hoes, mulchers and subsoilers.
John Deere 500R Self-Propelled Sprayer Arrives in NZ
John Deere is introducing its 500R self-propelled sprayer to the NZ market, offering small-grain growers a new option designed for precise application, operator comfort and efficient field performance.
High Diesel Prices: Will Fuel Efficiency Reshape Tractor Buying?
OPINION: With diesel pricing climbing once again because of the ongoing geo-political issues, you wonder how farmers, contractors and rural dwellers will rein in consistently high input costs that continue to erode margins.
New Michelin Tyres for Slurry Tankers and Trailers
Global tyre manufacturer Michelin has extended its agricultural trailer tyre range, with the introduction of its new WorkxBib series, designed for tipping trailers, slurry tankers and manure spreaders.
Motoring
Foton Launches Tunland V Series Ute Range in New Zealand
Foton has returned to the New Zealand light commercial vehicle market with the launch of the all-new Tunland V Series…
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…» 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…
Milking It
Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
Peters Targets Fonterra
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
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Ex-All Black Sam Whitelock Swaps Rugby for Dairy Farming
Returning to the family dairy farm after playing 20 years of professional rugby around the world is no easy task.
Agricultural Vehicle Rule Changes Welcomed by Rural Contractors NZ
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Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray Resigns
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
