B+LNZ says farewell to Future Farm
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) will exit Lanercost, its hill country Future Farm, in March 2023, it was announced earlier this week.
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Govt marks milestone in push for rural connectivity
Minister for Digital Economy and Communications, David Clark says the Government has welcomed the delivery of Rural Connectivity Group’s (RCG) 350th tower.
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
Fonterra updates earnings guidance
Fonterra has updated its earnings guidance for the 2022 financial year that ended on 31 July 2022, indicating that earnings will be towards the top end of its current guidance of 25 – 35 cents per share.
"Show the benefit to NZ!"
A law change that will require overseas investors prove their forestry conversions will benefit New Zealand passed its final reading in Parliament yesterday.
Lincoln students connect with key players
Forming connections with future employers and celebrating academic achievement were on the menu for 160 students at Lincoln University’s inaugural Food and Fibre Awards and Networking Dinner earlier this week.
National
Farmers encouraged to join DairyNZ's board
Dairy farmers keen to be part of shaping the dairy sector’s future are encouraged to consider joining DairyNZ’s Board of Directors.
Genetics focus boosts herd
A strong focus on genetics and DNA has paid dividends for Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw with four of her cows being selected for the LIC breeding programme.
A greener investment?
Westpac NZ is trialling sustainability linked loans for agribusiness.
Fonterra closing Brightwater plant
Fonterra is closing its Brightwater site in Nelson in April next year, with 30 staff set to lose their jobs.
World
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject…
Mental health boost for Aussie farmers
Animal health company Zoetis is helping raise awareness of mental health in rural communities across Australia.Dutch farmers face 'a major uncertainty'
European dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina has put on hold a cash payment to farmer members due to uncertainty over the Dutch…Oz farmers study N usage
Australian dairy farmers are backing a new five-year research project looking into reducing the reliance on nitrogen fertilisers used in…Yili opens 'Dairy Silicon Valley'
Chinese dairy giant Yili has launched a multi-billion dollar industrial park in Hohhot, China.Opinion
Solution sitting along the river's edge?
OPINION: Farmers are facing many more risks than ever before. Rapidly rising costs for one, but the biggest long-term risk,…
Editorial: Slow down!
OPINION: The latest Federated Farmers survey of farmer confidence paints a worrying picture.He waka what?
OPINION: "We are all in this waka together” which, when translated, becomes “He Waka Eke Noa”.100 years and still going strong
OPINION: This year we're marking the centenary of the New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) and this represents a good opportunity…Is it time for a change?
OPINION: Farmer morale is at a low – unseen since the dark days of the 1980s.Agribusiness
Fonterra updates earnings guidance
Fonterra has updated its earnings guidance for the 2022 financial year that ended on 31 July 2022, indicating that earnings…
'Find your fit' campaign launched
A new recruitment campaign called ‘Find Your Fit in Forestry’ has been launched with the aim of drawing attention to…Rabobank on the hunt for graduates
Applications for the 2023 intake of the Rabobank New Zealand Graduate Programme are now open.NZYF's new chair spells out her 12-month plan
The new chair of New Zealand Young Farmers Jessie Waite says her key focus over the 12-month tenure will be…Red meat sector defies global supply chain issues
New Zealand exported $1.1 billion worth of red meat during June despite ongoing supply chain issues, according to an analysis…Management
50 GHG workshops in 30 days
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has joined forces with Silver Fern Farms, Alliance, Greenlea Premier Meats, ANZCO and Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) to deliver 50 Greenhouse Gas workshops over the course of 30 days.
Elite genetics captured early
The next generation of high-BW Holstein Friesian heifers earmarked to breed genetically-elite calves has been announced.
Soil fungus could help reduce emissions
A naturally occurring soil fungus is shaping as a new hero to improve nitrogen use on farm.
A solid herd to build on
You'd be hard pressed to pick dairy farmer Hayley Hoogendyk as someone who grew up in the sunny beach town of Mount Maunganui, and not rural Manawatu, where she has farmed for the last 10 seasons.
The climate challenge
One of the recent challenges facing Trevor Johnson and his team at Paparata Station has been the changing climate.
Farm Health
Achieving BCS targets
Body condition scoring (BCS) is the assessment of the amount of fat covering the bones of a dairy cow, regardless of her body size.
Benefits to synchronised mating
A recent study has confirmed numerous benefits for dairy farmers to synchronising mating of heifers.
Sexed semen: why it's finally time
For the longest time, sexed semen was talked about, but not really implemented in mainstream dairy farms. This is rapidly changing.
Superior genetics deliver benefits
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider using genetically superior beef bulls across their herds this spring to help create greater value along the value chain.
Herd testing can help boost production
Some dairy farmers could be missing out on up to 160 kgMS of production because they are not herd testing.
Machinery & Products
New tractors set for 2023 debut
Ag machinery maker John Deere has released details of the new 5M models set to hit the New Zealand market next year.
A baler like no other
While baler-wrapper combinations have become the backbone of baled silage production, one machine stands out from the rest in the layout of the machine.
Folding front mower cutter-bar
First previewed at Agritechnica 2019, Krone has release further details of its folding front mower cutter-bar.
Small bales in demand
While round or large square bales have the dominant shares in the rural landscape, small square bales still play an important part, especially in the equine sector, but also where the large packages are not easily managed.
Steel Blue partners with Sweet Louise
Safety boot manufacturer Steel Blue has partnered with breast cancer support organisation Sweet Louise.
Motoring
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…
LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» The RNG Weather Report
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The Hound
Fruitful change?
OPINION: Your canine crusader notes that meat company Silver Fern Farms has undergone quite a refresh over the last few…
All for show?
OPINION: The Hound notes that Fonterra is cashing in on the curent government's largesse with taxpayer money.
Milking It
$1m remains unpaid
OPINION: A group of New Zealand farmers who collectively sold $1 million worth of cattle to a live export company…
Too close for comfort
OPINION: One vet believes the threat of foot-and-mouth entering New Zealand is much higher than what authorities tell the public.
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