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No Further H5 Bird Flu Detections in NZ, MPI Confirms
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says no new cases of H5 bird flu have been detected following a case found earlier this week.
185 Beef Farms Sign Up as Halter's Satellite Fencing Delivers Early Gains
Two months after unveiling a major upgrade to its beef product, Halter says its farmers are on track for major production gains and additional grass growth.
First H5 Bird Flu Case Confirmed in NZ
New Zealanders are being urged to be alert following a confirmed positive case of H5 bird flu this week.
Milk Room Refrigerants: NZ Dairy's Hidden Emissions Fix
With a third of NZ dairy farmers still running outdated refrigerants, the country's largest farm refrigeration company says the opportunity for quick, meaningful emissions gains has never been clearer.
Editorial: Don't take away farmers' tools
OPINION: Farmers are being put on notice by the Green Party.
National
South Waikato Farmer Cuts Nitrogen With Soil Biology Trial
South Waikato farmer Bas Nelis is always interested in fine-tuning his business to improve results.
How a Scholarship Helped Build a 1400-Cow Taranaki Farm
On a farm in Tikorangi, North Taranaki, Brent Stevenson is sharemilking 1,400 cows.
Lodestone's Solar Farm Clears Fast-Track Approval
The managing director of a company seeking to build a solar farm in Canterbury says receiving fast-track approval is a “really positive outcome”.
ACT MPs Slam Green Party's Fertiliser Ban Policy
Retiring MP and dairy farmer Mark Cameron is blasting the Green Party for proposing to ban the use of synthetic fertiliser and cutting cow numbers.
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows…NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved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
Editorial: Don't take away farmers' tools
OPINION: Farmers are being put on notice by the Green Party.
Getting The Systems Right On Biosecurity
OPINION: It's no surprise that "world-class biosecurity" continues to dominate as the top priority for agribusiness leaders, holding the number…New-Gen - It's What We Do
OPINION: The year was 2020, the month was January, and an article in this esteemed publication suggested "a new thought…Editorial: Wool's Back in the Black
OPINION: Confidence in the wool sector is rebounding as prices hit levels not seen in more than 15 years.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…Agribusiness
Milk Room Refrigerants: NZ Dairy's Hidden Emissions Fix
With a third of NZ dairy farmers still running outdated refrigerants, the country's largest farm refrigeration company says the opportunity…
Pāmu Opens Farm Gates for Summer Open Farm Days
State farmer Pāmu is opening its farm gates this summer in an effort to give the rural sector the opportunity…Ravensdown Named Naming Rights Sponsor of A&P Show
{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Ravensdown Named Naming Rights Sponsor of A&P Show", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Staff…NZ Rural Contractors Push for Urgent VDAM Rule Reform
While the Government has moved quickly to make commercial hauliers' lot easier during the current fuel crisis, they appear to…Rabobank AgPathways Programme Helps Young Farmers Build Business Skills in Whanganui
37 farmers from across the Rangitīkei and Manawatū regions recently spent a day-and-a-half learning new business management and planning skills…Management
Aimer Farming Launches Satellite Pasture Monitoring Tool
Farmers can now get a more reliable view of pasture covers across their farm, thanks to a combination of three data sources.
Transition Period: The Make-or-Break Window for Dairy Cows
The transition period is the make-or-break window for your entire season. If this period is poorly managed, you don't just see a few downer cows, you see a downward spiral that affects the cow's health, production and reproduction long into the season.
Primary Sector Needs A Pipeline of Directors
OPINION: Good governance is critical to the primary sector. Whether it is a rural business, a levy-payer organisation or a research body, we need a pipeline of capable directors with a passion for, and knowledge of, the sector.
Northland Study: Emissions Cuts "Unsustainable" for Dairy
A five-year study has found that the cost of reducing emissions without technology may be significant and unsustainable for Northland dairy farmers.
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.
Farm Health
BVD Control in Dairy Herds: How to Find & Remove PI Animals
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is estimated to cost New Zealand's dairy and beef industries more than $150 million every year, yet many of the tools needed to control it are already well understood. After more than 25 years in veterinary practice, Andrew Weir, animal health technical specialist at LIC, has seen firsthand the impact BVD can have on herd performance. We asked him about the role of persistently infected (PI) animals and the practical steps farmers can take to reduce their risk.
LIC: Faster Bull Team Change Reflects Genetic Progress
In the past, a bull could sit comfortably in a breeding team for several years with little change, but today, that’s no longer the case.
Managing Light Ewes at Scanning: Wormwise Advice
Scanning is a great time to start identifying and managing groups of ewes based on feeding priorities. Wormwise's Mary Bowron discusses some of the possible reasons ewes lose condition in early winter - and it's not necessarily internal parasites.
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.
Machinery & Products
Krone Enters Merger Market With First Belt Model, the Swativo T1040 Pro
Already known for its extensive range of mowers, tedders and swathers, German manufacture Krone looks to be joining the trend in the swather sector, following the release of its first belt merger, the Swativo T1040 Pro.
Evaluating Tech Providers Beyond The Product
As the dust settles after Fieldays, we're once again reminded of the sheer volume of technology now available to New Zealand dairy farmers.
VatGuard: The Kiwi-Made Fix for Milk Vat Contamination
The greatest nightmare for any dairy farmer is the fear of contaminating the milk vat, either with milk from a treated animal or water from the wash cycle.
John Deere Names 2026 Technician of the Year Finalists
John Deere has announced the finalists for its 2026 Technician of the Year Awards, with 30 regional finalists being named in five award categories.
SAM Machinery Reveals e-Spreader at Fieldays
Kiwi built to suit Kiwi conditions, the Fieldays reveal of its new 3-point linkage mounted e-Spreader will add another string to Hamilton-based SAM Machinery’s already extensive portfolio of fertiliser spreading tools.
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…
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