HortNZ re-elects Alistair Petrie and Doug Brown to board
Horticulture New Zealand’s Board has welcomed the re-election of grower-elected directors Alistair Petrie and Doug Brown.
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Innovation Awards 2026 Winners Showcase Primary Sector Ingenuity
The bright ideas of New Zealand's primary sector have been celebrated with an announcement of the winners of the 2026 Innovation Awards.
New Feds VP Ready To Work For Farmers
Newly appointed Federated Farmers vice president Sandra Faulkner says she is honoured and excited to hold the role.
Top New Zealand Fencers Showcase Skills at National Fieldays 2026
New Zealand's top fencers were out in force at National Fieldays this month, demonstrating their skills with the ever-reliable number 8 wire.
New Feds President To Be The Voice Of Farmers
New Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst says he will ensure that farmer voices are heard loud and clear wherever decisions are being made.
Paynes Titus Excelsior ET Wins Sire of the Season Award
Paynes Titus Excelsior ET, an LIC bull bred by Brad Payne and Claire Brodie in the Waikato, has won the JT Thwaites Sire of the Season 2026 Award.
National
Lindy Nelson Wins National Health and Safety Leadership Award for Farm Safety Work
Lindy Nelson, Safety Farms ambassador, has been named the winner of the Leadership category at the 2026 New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards in Auckland.
PM Wants Primary Sector To Keep Pumping
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants the primary sector pumping and remain on the front foot globally.
Holstein Friesian NZ Youth Auction Raises Over $20,000 to Support Future Dairy Leaders
The 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ Black & White Youth Auction has once again proven the strength of support behind the breed’s young people, raising $20,130 for the HFNZ Black & White Youth programme.
Agri Experts Give Their Views on 2050
Despite near universal optimism in the rural sector, a panel of New Zealand’s leading food and agri minds caution that the sector must be intentional about its future path.
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
Marc Gascoigne: Why Farmer Wellbeing Is Critical for Mental Health and Farm Safety
Cambridge dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne was at Fieldays this month talking about his journey after suffering a bout of depression…
Why Ag Co-ops Are Critical
OPINION: New Zealand agriculture has always been built on partnerships.Editorial: Building Resilience
OPINION: The dairy sector has been told that it cannot afford to rest on its laurels.Spinning the Climate Stuff
OPINION: With the winter months officially here, I trust all is well at your place.Editorial: Outstanding Performance
OPINION: The latest update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the state of NZ's primary sector paints a…Agribusiness
Lactalis New Zealand Opens New Christchurch Distribution Centre
Lactalis New Zealand has opened a new distribution centre in Christchurch, marking a significant investment in the company's South Island…
Dairy Exports Set to Reach $31 Billion by 2030, MPI Predicts
Dairy continues to be the mainstay of the country's primary export earnings.Jane Smith: Protecting Ravensdown's Co-operative Future for New Zealand Farmers
For Jane Smith, becoming a Ravensdown director has been a way she can actively contribute to something quite personal to…National Pledges QEII Funding Boost to Support Farm Conservation
Money invested to protect native bush, wetlands and other special habitats on farms is paying huge dividends.Gladfield Malt Celebrates 100% NZ-Grown Barley Success
A central Canterbury business which turns malting barley into a key ingredient in beer making has celebrated its 100% New…Management
Northland Dairy Farmer Boosts Effluent Efficiency
Logan Hewlett is milking 500 cows, split into two herds on 405 hectares of land, up on a farm in Mata, fifteen minutes from Whangārei. His neighbour completely changed the way he manages his effluent.
Efficient Irrigation Improves Pasture Productivity
Increased competition for water means the whole community is looking at how irrigators use water.
Good Farming Practices Proven to Reduce Nutrient Losses and Improve Water Quality
Analysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Dairy Farmers Urged to Strengthen Beef Partnerships
Dairy farmers need to be high quality partners to the beef industry, says Prem Maan, the co-founder and executive chairman of the dairy corporate Southern Pastures.
Auckland Farm Environment Winners Lead by Example
The bumpy road you travel on teachs you a lot, believes Don Watson. And that’s the message he and wife Kirsten, supreme winners of the Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards, aim to pass on to their three sons.
Farm Health
Paynes Titus Excelsior ET Wins Sire of the Season Award
Paynes Titus Excelsior ET, an LIC bull bred by Brad Payne and Claire Brodie in the Waikato, has won the JT Thwaites Sire of the Season 2026 Award.
LIC Reports Record Six-Week In-Calf Rate for Dairy Herds
New season data from LIC shows a strong reproductive performance for the 2025-26 season, with a lift in key metrics compared to last season.
FECPAK Launches Faster Facial Eczema Testing for Farmers
Parasite testing platform FECPAK has launched a facial eczema testing solution that delivers faster results.
Vaccine Helps Keep Clostridial Disease At Bay
Clostridial diseases are a major cause of sudden death in young lambs and calves, and for King Country farmer and veterinarian, Stacey Turner, vaccinating with Ultravac 5in1 is a non-negotiable animal health practice.
Scour Prevention in Calves
Healthy, well-grown calves are the building blocks of any future dairy herd. Giving them the best start to life is crucial, and the primary strategy to reduce the burden of disease caused by rotavirus infection is vaccination.
Machinery & Products
Fieldays 2026: JAC Launches Electrified T9 PHEV Double Cab Ute
While a late arrival to the booming New Zealand ute market, JAC is already making a name for itself with its high spec’ JAC T9 Ute.
Innovation Awards 2026 Winners Showcase Primary Sector Ingenuity
The bright ideas of New Zealand's primary sector have been celebrated with an announcement of the winners of the 2026 Innovation Awards.
Top New Zealand Fencers Showcase Skills at National Fieldays 2026
New Zealand's top fencers were out in force at National Fieldays this month, demonstrating their skills with the ever-reliable number 8 wire.
CF Moto Launches New CFlite 230 Dual Farm Motorcycle at Fieldays
Already well known for its extensive range of quads and side-by-sides, CF Moto used National Fieldays to showcase another piece in the farm transport puzzle – a two-wheeler specifically tailored for agriculture.
JCB Targets New Land Speed Record with Hydrogen-Powered Hydromax
While its best known as a manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, JCB holds a significant place in the record books, with a surprising mix of land speed records, including the fastest diesel car in 2006, the fastest backhoe loader in 2014 and the fastest tractor in 2019.
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…Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Great Idea!
OPINION: Central Hawke's Bay farmer Mark Warren recently told the Hawke's Bay Times it's time for a conversation about allowing…
No Choice
OPINION: A nation that relies as heavily as NZ does on functional global shipping lanes will have to do its…
Milking It
Taking On Winnie
OPINION: No one messes around with Winston Peters, more so in a general election year.
Full of Surprises
OPINION: Staying on Federated Farmers, this week's annual general meeting in Auckland is shaping up to be an interesting one.
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Waikato Farmer Fined $56,000 Over Effluent Discharges
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