NZI Rural Women Business Awards 2026 Category Winners Revealed
Rural Women New Zealand has announced the winners of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards.
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HortNZ Welcomes $400 Million Boost for State Highway Resilience
Horticulture NZ says the funding boost to improve state highway resilience will support growers and strengthen the transport links they rely on to get produce to market.
Rob Clayton Named CEO of Gallagher Animal Management
Gallagher has appointed Rob Clayton as Chief Executive of its global Animal Management business to lead the next stage of growth across key markets.
Waihi Dairy Farmer Fined $39,000 for Dairy Effluent Breaches
A Waihi dairy farmer, Keith Torrens, has been convicted and fined $39,000 for the unlawful discharge of dairy effluent following a prosecution taken by Waikato Regional Council.
BlueGreen Frontiers Launches Renewable Energy Venture in Taranaki
Taranaki's sunshine and energy sector expertise are powering a new approach to renewable energy, with the launch of BlueGreen Frontiers.
Meridian Welcomes Draft Decision to Ease Lake Pūkaki Hydro Storage Access
Meridian Energy says it welcomes the Fast-Track Panel's draft decision proposing the easing of access restrictions on Lake Pūkaki hydro storage for a three-year period.
National
Fieldays Innovation Awards 2026 Highlights 58 Innovative Agritech Solutions
Fifty-eight selected individuals, companies, and start-ups will exhibit their ideas and cutting-edge solutions at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards, with Amazon Web Services (AWS), who joins the programme in 2026 as overall sponsor.
Sir Edmund Hillary’s Historic Expedition Socks to Feature at Fieldays 2026
A rare piece of New Zealand adventure history will be on display at this year’s Fieldays, with a pair of socks worn by the late Sir Edmund Hillary to take pride of place at the Norsewear site this June.
Fieldays 2026 Attracts More International Exhibitors and Global Delegations
This month's National Fieldays will again display a strong international flavour, with more exhibitors and overseas delegations in attendance.
Massey University Highlights Regenerative Agriculture and Bioeconomy Innovation at Fieldays
Massey University says its stand at the Fieldays will showcase regenerative science and “circular bioeconomy innovation supporting more sustainable and resilient farming systems”.
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
Resilience is 'Getting Back to Normal'
OPINION: Humans are resilient. We are part of nature and have evolved for survival.
Editorial: Equity with Cuts
OPINION: The coalition Government’s plan to make about 9000 public servants redundant looms as a major election issueA Changing Landscape For Dairy
OPINION: New Zealand's dairy sector has been a mainstay of this country's prosperity for generations.Budget 2026 Will 'Uphold Credibility'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently addressed the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs. He spoke about what this week’s Budget…Choosing the Right Genetics
OPINION: While some international systems reward milk volume and encourage breeding for larger-framed, high-output cows, New Zealand farmers operate under…Agribusiness
Rob Clayton Named CEO of Gallagher Animal Management
Gallagher has appointed Rob Clayton as Chief Executive of its global Animal Management business to lead the next stage of…
Fonterra Expands China Foodservice Business with New Anchor Essence Cream
Fonterra is strengthening its foodservice presence in China with the launch of a new cream for professional bakeries at Bakery…Nick Beeby Appointed Chief Executive of Meat Industry Association
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Nick Beeby as chief executive.Silver Fern Farms Opens Applications for Board-Appointed Farmer Director Role
Applications for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative's next board-appointed farmer director are open.Fieldays Forestry Hub Returns In 2026 To Showcase NZ Forestry Innovation
The Fieldays Forestry Hub returns to Fieldays in 2026 for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting the important role forestry and…Management
Climate Change Is Reshaping New Zealand Pasture Growth, Study Finds
The science underpinning New Zealand's dairy, beef and sheep grazing systems was largely established from the 1950s onward, but new analysis shows that the climate those systems were built for has shifted significantly.
B+LNZ Launches nProve Tracker to Improve Sheep Flock Genetics
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has unveiled a new tool to help sheep farmers better understand the genetics in their flock and make more informed decisions.
Velvetleaf Control Success in 2025-26 Season Highlights Biosecurity Risks
Classified as an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act, the invasive weed velvetleaf can be resistant to many herbicides, making it difficult to control, while statistics note it has the potential to reduce yields by up to 70%.
Young Lincoln Graduate Steps Into Dairy Farm Ownership In Mid-Canterbury
A young man just five years out of his Lincoln University degree already has his foot in the door of farm ownership, as equity manager of a large new dairy conversion now taking shape in Mid- Canterbury.
How Mulching Grass Improves Pasture Growth and Soil Health on NZ Farms
Topping grass with a mulcher is one of the simplest yet most effective ways New Zealand farmers can lift pasture performance, improve soil health, and increase overall productivity.
Farm Health
When and Why to Treat Cattle for Liver Fluke This Winter
Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Wormwise programme manager Ginny Dodunski outlines when, why and how to treat cattle for liver fluke this winter.
B+LNZ Urges Farmers to Graze Lucerne Hard Before Winter Weed Control
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers with lucerne stands to graze them hard over the next few weeks in preparation for a winter weed control programme.
Genetics Key to Lifting Dairy Productivity in New Zealand
Genetics plays a central role in helping farmers lift per-cow productivity over time.
Micron Agritech Showcases Rapid AI Livestock Parasite Testing at Fieldays
Irish company Micron Agritech will be bringing their animal health diagnostic technology to National Fieldays, with The Micron Kit, a rapid Faecal Egg Count (FEC) testing system for gastro-intestinal worms and liver and rumen fluke in cattle, sheep, horses, goats and llamas.
Probiotics Before Calving May Improve Cow Health And Fertility
For decades, successful calving has centred on correct mineral supplementation to prevent milk fever, along with teat sealants to minimise calving mastitis.
Machinery & Products
John Deere X9 1000 Helps Deliver Record Harvest for WA Grain Growers
The 2025-26 summer harvest delivered record results for the Carmody family in the Goldfields- Esperance region of Western Australia, with one of their strongest seasons since taking ownership of the property in 2012.
Case IH AF10 Combine Impresses During Challenging Canterbury Harvest
While it took some time for Wakanui farmer Eric Watson to get the tracks dirty on his new Case IH AF10 combine, he says it was worth the wait, with the challenging conditions really putting the new machine through its paces.
Look Beyond Features
Technology adoption on New Zealand dairy farms has accelerated rapidly over the past decade.
New Schuitemaker Rapide 7 Ultimate Showcases Advanced Harvesting Technology at Fieldays
With a history of more than 100 years, Schuitemaker has built a reputation for high quality manufacturing, durability and excellent in-field performance for its self-loading wagons.
GEA and SenseHub Dairy Join Forces to Boost Dairy Shed Performance
Two milking technology providers are joining forces to enhance performance in the dairy shed.
Motoring
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…Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
A Good Start
OPINION: While we're on the topic of lumberjacks, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has no doubt used a chainsaw hundreds of…
Smith V Fonterra
OPINION: To a chorus of crying greenies, and not a minute too soon, the Government has moved to put the…
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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