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Young Farmers Step Closer to Ownership Through Pāmu Livestock Model
State farmer Pāmu says a programme it's running to help skilled operators into farm ownership is paying dividends.
Direct-to-Satellite Tech a ‘Game Changer’ for Beef Farmers
Central Otago farmer Bevan McKnight no longer worries about leaving a few Angus cattle behind while mustering on the 13,000ha station he leases.
NZ Methane Research Shows Limits of Breeding Low-Emission Dairy Cows
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) and the Ag Emissions Centre have completed the latest phase of a mult-year methane research project, providing important insight into the role genetics may play in reducing gross emissions.
Historic NZ–India FTA signed, boosting forestry, meat and wool exports
A lavish signing ceremony in Delhi has cemented in place a deal that will have massive economic benefits for some of NZ's key primary exports - notably forestry, horticulture, sheepmeat and wool.
Fonterra Announces Interim Leadership Changes Ahead of Richard Allen CEO Transition
Fonterra has announced interim changes to the leadership of its Global Ingredients business.
National
NZ exports to EU surge by $3b under free trade deal, says Government
New Zealand exports to the European Union have surged by $3 billion in two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement.
Ag sector still a ‘shining light’ as farm pay growth levels off
Rapid growth in dairy farm worker pay in recent years means more money in the pockets of New Zealanders, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean.
Halter Unlocks Remote Beef Farming with Direct-to-Satellite Smart Collar Technology
New Zealand agritech company Halter has announced unveiled a new direct-to-satellite technology solution for its smart collars for beef cattle, unlocking virtual fencing for some of the country's most remote farming regions.
Conveyance Allowance Increase Welcomed by Rural Women
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and Federated Farmers say they welcome the announcement last week that the Government will increase the conveyance allowance by 30%.
World
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.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.Opinion
The Cost of War on Our Primary Sector
OPINION: Since the escalation of tensions involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, farmers have seen diesel prices…
Anger, Fear and Worry Not A Good Mix
OPINION: I have to admit I do miss the swallows when they leave our place for the winter months. And…Editorial: Selling The Indian FTA
OPINION: Political parties in New Zealand have a long history of supporting free trade agreements together.Creating Certainty In Uncertain Times
OPINION: If there's one thing farmers understand better than most, it's uncertainty.Managing Input Costs Key To Planning For Season Ahead
OPINION: New Zealand’s pasture-based dairy system remains one of our greatest strengths. It positions us well during periods of global uncertainty…Agribusiness
$1.2M Investment Boosts Low-Methane Sheep Genetics to Cut Emissions on NZ Farms
A new joint investment of $1.2 million aims to accelerate farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, one of the few…
NZ Resets Science Funding Priorities After 30 Years
For the first time in more than 30 years the Government has set a new set of radical priorities for…Perrin Ag Appoints Consultant Vicky Ferris to Strengthen Hawke’s Bay Agribusiness Support
Perrin Ag has appointed Vicky Ferris as its new Hawke's Bay consultant.Farmlands and Donaghys Join Forces to Boost NZ Agricultural Capability
Two long-standing New Zealand agricultural businesses are coming together to strengthen innovation, local manufacturing capability, and access to essential farm…$10m Boost for Govt Coffers From Pāmu
State farmer Pāmu (Landcorp) has announced it will pay a $10 million special dividend to the Crown off the back…Management
Erewhon Station Farming Field Day Highlights Profit Strategy
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Farming for Profit’ field day drew about 100 people keen to hear about the policies that drove performance at Erewhon Station, located on the Taihape to Napier Road.
Champion Farmers Drive Environmental Change in Agriculture
Finding and supporting ‘champion farmers’ – or top-quality farmers - is one of best ways of getting other farmers to take the appropriate measures to mitigate environmental issues, according to a leading Irish scientist Dr Mary Ryan.
Don't Sell Yourself Short On Insurance
Ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive and up to date because as a rural contractor you don’t know what’s around the corner.
Global Agritech Programme Brings UK Innovation to NZ Farms
Farm Innovation Network (FIN) is bringing global agritech innovation to New Zealand farms through a new international programme it says is designed to fast-track technology validation in real farming systems.
How Wearable Tech Helped One NZ Farmer Cut CIDR Use and Improve Mating Success
Tru-Test collars are "the best investment I've ever made in farming," says South Otago sharemilker Kevin Louw. "I absolutely love them."
Farm Health
Higher Lamb Weaning Weights Boost Profitability and Emissions Efficiency, Study Finds
New research suggests sheep and beef farmers could improve both profitability and emissions efficiency by increasing lamb weaning weights, with only marginal changes in total greenhouse gas emissions.
Smarter Drenching Key to Cattle Parasite Control NZ
Feeding stock well and drenching only those animals facing a parasite challenge are key tactics in managing parasites in cattle, especially in autumn and early winter.
New Dairy Research Unlocks Better Fertility and Herd Performance in NZ
New research is helping farmers better understand and manage fertility, with clearer tools and measures to support more robust, productive herds.
Building 'Match-Fit' Cows for Calving, Lactation
The dry period isn’t just a farm holiday but a chance to get your herd match-fit for calving and early lactation. If you treat it as a focused phase of preparation, recovery and capacity building, you’ll see the benefits when the cows return to milk.
Sheep Breeder Forum 2026 to Showcase Latest Advances in Sheep Genetics
Farmers will get an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in sheep genetics at the Sheep Breeder Forum this May.
Machinery & Products
Penske NZ Appoints Stephen Kelly as General Manager
Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske NZ operations, effective immediately In this role he will oversee all NZ branch operations, including energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail, while continuing to be based at Penske’s Christchurch branch.
Te Pari CollarBoss Improves Safety in Cow Collar Fitting
With wearables becoming the “must have” for dairy and, more recently, for beef operations, fitting collars for virtual fencing or health monitoring can be an awkward and potentially risky job in the cattle yards.
NEXAT Gantry System Sets World Record with 637t Soybean Harvest in Eight Hours
Operating with a completely different format from conventional tractors and combine harvesters, the NEXAT prime mover combines all steps of crop production in one modular carrier vehicle, from tillage, through seeding to harvesting.
AGTEK Launches Basak Orchard Tractors in NZ Market
With emission regulations meaning more tractors are incorporating engine technology such as exhaust gas recirculation and ad-blue, AGTEK set out to source a tractor that didn’t require these add-ons, featured more mechanical systems rather than electronics, and offered something a little more “bulletproof”.
FutureAg Melbourne Postponed Amid Global Farm Pressures
With mounting pressure on Australian farmers, driven by the increasingly fluid global uncertainty, the organisers of 'FutureAg powered by Agritechnica' have postponed the Melbourne event.
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
Half A Brain
OPINION: When Donald Trump returned to the White House, many people with half a brain could see the results for…
Inconvenient Truths
OPINION: Media trust has tanked because of what media's more woke members do and say.
Milking It
Too Lenient
OPINION: Reckless action by Greenpeace in 2024 forced Fonterra to shut down a drying plant for four hours, costing the co-op…
Fossil Fuel Crusade
OPINION: The global crusade against fossil fuel is gaining momentum in some regions.
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