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The PostMate Wins Fieldays 2026 People's Choice Award
A farm shed solution to a long-standing safety problem has captured the public’s vote in the Fieldays Innovation Awards with…NZ-India FTA Opens New Opportunities for Strong Wool Trade
The recently signed free trade agreement with India is an invitation to strengthen relationships between the New Zealand and Indian…New NZ Vegetable Council to Strengthen Growers' Voice
Strengthening the voice of vegetable growers on "big ticket items" will be the immediate focus of newly formed New Zealand…Luxon Praises NZ Red Meat Industry's Global Success
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the red meat sector is doing an excellent job promoting our pasture-fed system around the…National
New Zealand Beekeepers Move Towards Single National Organisation
Moves are underway to create a single organisation to represent the country's beekeepers.
New Zealand Primary Sector Forecast to Reach $70 Billion by 2030
Against all the odds, the primary sector has turned in a stellar performance with export returns for 2026 hitting $64.3…NZ Farmers Power Economy as Primary Exports Hit Record $64 Billion
Farmers and growers are powering the economy with export revenue at record highs.Native Forest Champions Honoured at Fieldays 2026
Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays.Government Backs NZ Young Farmers Clubs Nationwide
The Government has announced $60,000 to provide one-off grants of $1,000 to each of the 60 New Zealand Young Farmers…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 an undisclosed sum.
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.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.
Opinion
Spinning the Climate Stuff
OPINION: With the winter months officially here, I trust all is well at your place.
Editorial: Outstanding Performance
OPINION: The latest update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the state of NZ's primary sector paints a…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.Agribusiness
Gladfield Malt Celebrates 100% NZ-Grown Barley Success
A central Canterbury business which turns malting barley into a key ingredient in beer making has celebrated its 100% New…
BNZ Launches First Farm Funding Boost Scheme
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ)will expand its First Farm support with a new funding boost designed to help more farmers…Westpac Launches Fourth Community Banking Van
The 2026 National Fieldays has seen Westpac NZ launch its fourth community banking van.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…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%.
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.
Farm Health
Scour Prevention in Calves
Healthy, well-grown calves are the building blocks of any future dairy herd. Giving them the best start to life is…
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…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…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…Machinery & Products
The PostMate Wins Fieldays 2026 People's Choice Award
A farm shed solution to a long-standing safety problem has captured the public’s vote in the Fieldays Innovation Awards with…
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…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…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…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…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
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Great Idea!
OPINION: Central Hawke's Bay farmer Mark Warren recently told the Hawke's Bay Times it's time for a conversation about allowing…
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OPINION: A nation that relies as heavily as NZ does on functional global shipping lanes will have to do its…
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Massey Ferguson Unveils New Tractors at Fieldays
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Waikato Farmer Fined $56,000 Over Effluent Discharges
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