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New Zealand’s red meat sector welcomes postponement of EU deforestation regs
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) say they welcome the announcement that the European…Tatua’s $10.50/kgMS tops, again!
Waikato-based milk processor Tatua has announced a final 2023-24 season payout of $10.50/kgMS for its farmer shareholders, again topping the…Agri Futures Scholarships awarded to young rural New Zealanders
Eight talented secondary students across New Zealand have been awarded Agri Futures scholarships, supporting their tertiary education.Kiwi beef wins against the world's best
Meat company ANZCO Foods scooped seven medals across three of its premium beef brands at the 2024 World Steak Challenge…National
B+LNZ appoints new CEO
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has appointed Alan Thomson as its new chief executive.
Revised strategy to grow value for shareholders, unit holders
Fonterra has unveiled a revised strategy – to maximise farmgate milk price and setting higher targets for dividends and return…Synlait offers 20c/kgMS to hold nervous farmers
Milk processor Synlait is offering a one-off payment of 20c/kgMS to retain South Island suppliers, many of whom issued cessation…'Time to go beyond just talking about mental health'
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says while people are opening about mental health, there’s still disproportionately high rates of suicide…'Skewed' Govt policy blamed for meat plant closure
Skewed policy, favouring forestry over farming, should be blamed for Alliance Group’s proposal to close its Timaru meatworks, says Federated…World
Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO
The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
Election most important for British farming - NFU
As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.
Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant benefits to both parties.
World food prices dip - FAO
In December, world food prices dipped for a ninth consecutive month, according to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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.
Opinion
Visa changes bring fresh woes
Rural Contractors NZ says members are frustrated at having to work through more layers to get visas approved for skilled…
Ancient fibre could rebuild the regions
OPINION: Local government is badly underfunded.Take time out, refresh
OPINION: I must admit I really do enjoy spring. The extra daylight minutes and the warmer temps are very welcome…Editorial: Putting more lamb on Kiwi plates
OPINION: Putting more lamb on Kiwi dinner plates is one way to boost returns to farmers.Tackling technocrats
OPINION: Not long after I started farming, I needed some bridge stringers to cross a small, on-farm stream.Agribusiness
Sheep farmers must learn from downturn, embrace changes
The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver…
Voting opens for DairyNZ director elections
Voting is now open for this year’s DairyNZ director elections.Fonterra unveils third major investment
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.Tractor, machinery sales dip
The recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) conference in Wellington was signalling cautious optimism on the back of rising milk…B+LNZ launches rural leadership scholarship for 2025
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched its Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship.Management
Lifelong commitment to support all things arable
As the judges' citation put it, anyone who has been involved in the arable industry for the past 40 years has surely met the man named to the industry's Hall of Fame at the recent Arable Awards, Greendale grower Syd Worsfold.
Robotic milking keeping cows happier, healthier
The De Leeuw family has been running their dairy farm in Kaitake, Taranaki, for over 20 years.
It’s nearly time for fert – spread it accurately
With reports that sales are down significantly, no doubt driven by higher cost and lower returns, it follows that accurate spreading of any product being used is a must.
Focus on pest plants pays off
Taranaki Regional Council is working to eradicate pest plants from 570 sites around the region – about three times as many as six years ago.
Broadacre drone spraying on the rise
As drones get bigger, broadacre applications like arable spraying will become more common, says the Canterburybased founder of Drone Spray, Jono Scott.
Farm Health
How to achieve successful lambing
Lambing is now well advanced around much of New Zealand, including in areas where drought-like conditions are presenting real challenges…
TB slaughter levy for dairy jumps 75c/head
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.Mayo, high-tech barrier help reduce possum numbers
Taranaki's Zero Possum project has entered a new phase, featuring a high-tech farmland barrier and a few squirts of mayo.Tests show drench resistance on farm trending upwards
At least one in three Kiwi sheep farms has triple drench resistance, according to the latest drench efficacy testing undertaken…Milk sensors for herringbone sheds
MSD Animal Health has launched its comprehensive milk monitoring solution, under the SenseHub Dairy brand, for herringbone sheds following successful…Machinery & Products
Compact disc harrows to tackle stubbles
With ongoing ‘noise’ to reduce herbicides, many manufacturers have been introducing a wide range of options for mechanical weed control.
Can-Am pushes the boundaries
Can-Am is pushing the boundaries of performance in its Outlander line-up of ATVs with the launch of the new 850…A world leader in stock handling
Made in New Zealand is a feature that looks at the wealth of design and manufacturing ability we have in…Safety programme for kids on farm
BASF NZ is set to launch its 2024 Safety Champs Programme, said to provide a fun and interactive way to…Awards for top technicians
Three New Zealanders took top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.Motoring
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…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.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…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Gun-shy
OPINION: Listening to the hysterical reportage of gun law reforms being pushed through by Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee,…
Beware groupthink
OPINION: Massey University has long been, and still is, a core part of the NZ farming scene, training the next…
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Fonterra unveils third major investment
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
Replacing farms with forests?
A horror story - that’s how Federated Farmers describes new research looking at forestry conversions’ impact on water quality.
Sheep farmers must learn from downturn, embrace changes
The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver…
