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Silver Fern Farms Airfreights 90 Tonnes of Chilled Meat to UAE Amid Freight Disruptions
Silver Fern Farms has successfully produced and delivered 90 tonnes of premium chilled New Zealand lamb and beef to the…New Zealand Tractor Sales Climb 5% in First Quarter of 2026
For the first three months of 2026, new tractor deliveries saw an increase over the previous two months, resulting in year-to-date…FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Fertilizer Crisis Could Tighten Global Food Supplies Into 2027
QU Dongyu, director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has issued a warning saying that…Federated Farmers Urges Fast Action on Canterbury Local Government Reform
Federated Farmers is urging Canterbury's council leaders to move quickly on local government reform.National
Forestry Companies Held Accountable After Coromandel Logging Truck Death
Two forestry companies have been sentenced for road failures that led to the death of Coromandel truck driver Greg Stevens.
Rural Women NZ Joins UN Complaint Over Pay Equity Law Changes in New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has signed on to a formal complaint filed with the United Nations requesting an investigation…Auckland Man Fined for Selling Illegally Slaughtered Pigs
An Auckland man has been fined $6,000 for offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs.NZ Companies Launch World’s First Wool-Based Colour for 3D Printing Filament
A collaboration between two New Zealand companies will see wool used as a renewable colour source for 3D printing.Leilani Lobb Named 2026 Dairy Women’s Network Regional Leader of the Year
North Otago farmer Leilani Lobb has been named the 2026 Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Regional Leader of the Year.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 the ongoing Gulf crisis.
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.
NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.
UK removes tariffs on US ethanol, alarming farmers
While Donald Trump seems to deliver a new tariff every few days, there seems to be an endless stream of leaders heading to the White House to negotiate reciprocal deals.
Wilmar hands over US$725m ‘court security’ in Indo graft case
Reuters reports that giant food company Wilmar Group has announced it had handed over 11.8 trillion rupiah (US$725 million) to Indonesia's Attorney General's Office as a "security deposit" in relation to a case in court about alleged misconduct in obtaining palm oil export permits.
Opinion
The Strength of Co-Operatives
OPINION: Is New Zealand ‘Godzown’ or the ‘Last bus stop on the planet’?
Editorial: Now the Hard Work Begins
OPINION: After much wrangling, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India is a step closer to fruition.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.Agribusiness
LIC Expands Into Indonesia With First Dairy Genetics Sale
Herd improvement company LIC has entered the Indonesian market.
Colyton School Student-Led Bike Track Earns Rural Funding
Rabobank launched its Good Deeds Competition back in 2017 with the aim of supporting and celebrating the incredible efforts of…Government Backs Aimer Farming AI Technology to Improve Pasture Decisions on NZ Farms
Aimer Farming says it welcomes new Government co-investment aimed at helping New Zealand farmers make faster, more confident pasture and…$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…Management
Middle East Tensions Drive Volatility in Farm Input Prices and Supply Chains
The situation in the Middle East has been a major influence on markets over recent months and the market for key farm inputs continues to move at pace, with pricing and availability shifting quickly across several key products, according to a major stockfood seller.
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.
Farm Health
New Research Finds Higher Lamb Weaning Weights Can Lift Farm Profit and Emissions Efficiency
New research suggests sheep and beef farmers could improve both profitability and emissions efficiency by increasing lamb weaning weights, with…
Sheep Poo Study Reveals New Insights Into Facial Eczema Risk Across New Zealand
The Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme recently hosted a webinar about the progress the sheep poo study has made in helping…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…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,…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…Machinery & Products
Caterpillar Reportedly Acquires Monarch Tractor Technology in Push Toward Autonomous Farming
While yet to be confirmed, Caterpillar has reportedly bought the technology behind the self-driving electric tractors made by American firm…
Manitou Launches MLT-X 738 Telehandler with Boosted Lift Capacity and Efficiency
Specialist handling experts Manitou Group has announced the launch of the new MLT-X 738 telehandler, which it claims combines enhanced…New Zealand Tractor Sales Climb 5% in First Quarter of 2026
For the first three months of 2026, new tractor deliveries saw an increase over the previous two months, resulting in year-to-date…Remanufactured Machinery Parts Offer Cost Savings for Farmers
While April 23 was just another day for many manufacturers across the globe, it marked Reman Day, a timely reminder…Southland Contractor Mark Dillon Wins NZ Ploughing Title Ahead of World Championships
Having represented New Zealand at the 2024 and 2005 World Ploughing Championships, in Estonia and The Czech Republic respectively, Southland…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…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.» Latest Print Issues Online
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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.
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