World
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.
NSW approves virtual fencing on farms
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.
Oz farmers' election wishlist
Australian farmers advocate NFF says this year’s Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.
New export records for Aussie goatmeat
The Australian goatmeat industry set a new record for production and exports last year.
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Agribusiness
Halter raises $165m, company valued at $1.65b
New Zealand tech company Halter has raised $165 million from investors in its latest fundraising round.ASB launches new loan to help NZ farmers switch to solar power
As electricity prices soar, farmers appear to be looking for alternative energy sources.Ruralco Instore Days supporting local farmers
This year’s Ruralco Instore Days is centred on staying local and local connections, as part of the co-operative’s ongoing commitment…Farmlands partners with Blackcurrent to launch FLEX for farmers
Input costs can make or break a season for farmers and electricity is one of the largest expenses.Rabobank Ag Pathways Programme trains NZ farmers in business skills
More than 70 farmers from across the North and South Islands recently spent a dayand- a-half learning new business management…Farm Health
B+LNZ supports launch of DAGI to help farmers manage parasites and reduce drench use
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is a funding partner of DAGI (Drench and Grazing Integration), a new digital tool…Beef + Lamb NZ launches survey to understand facial eczema’s social impact
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and other sector organisations, has…Vets: trusted but misunderstood, according to survey
Around 97% of New Zealand pet owners value the care provided by their vet teams, but the broader contribution of…NZ scientists make breakthrough in Facial Eczema research
A significant breakthrough in understanding facial eczema (FE) in livestock brings New Zealand closer to reducing the disease’s devastating impact…AI to give instant FEC results
Dunedin-based Techion offers digital diagnostic solutions to complex disease and environmental problems.Machinery & Products
NZ tractor market ramps up as European sales decline in 2024
With agriculture in New Zealand coming out of the doldrums over the last few months and the recent announcement of…Vogelsang BlackBird 15m applicator earns DLG 'approved' quality mark for slurry precision
The long-standing DLG test organisation has awarded it’s “approved” quality mark to the Vogelsang 15-m BlackBird trailing shoe applicator.Kverneland and AgXeed set world record for autonomous ploughing with AgBot in UK
While ploughing appears to become less fashionable than minimal tillage, it remains an important process in many areas.Calf feeding boost
Advantage Plastics says it is revolutionising calf meal storage and handling, making farm life easier, safer, and more efficient this…JD's precision essentials
Farmers across New Zealand are renowned for their productivity and efficiency, always wanting to do more with less, while getting…Motoring
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.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…» Latest Print Issues Online
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