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Westmorland Estate Celebrates Team Success in Dairy
Westmorland Estate Ltd, a Waikato company running three dairy farms, runs on the philosophy that 'you are only as good…Federated Farmers Release 2026 Election Platform
With the general election just molnths away, farmers have launched a five-point plan for the next government.Geoff Maber Awarded ONZM for Agribusiness Leadership
Morrinsville-based agribusiness leader Geoff Maber has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the…Agribusiness Expert Keith Woodford Receives ONZM
Retired agribusiness professor and commentator Keith Woodford says it's a great honour to receive the Officer of the New Zealand…National
Damien O’Connor Criticises Budget 2026 as ‘Miserable’ for Rural New Zealand
A miserable budget that didn’t deliver much for anyone.
Budget 2026: Slim Pickings For the Rural Sector
In advance of the Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis put a clear damper on expectations and delivered accordingly.DairyNZ Urges Farmers to Plan for Higher Costs in 2026/27 Season
Farmers should be cautiously optimistic as the 2026/27 season kicks off, says DairyNZ.RaboResearch Forecasts Profitable Dairy Season Despite Rising Cost Pressures
RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins expects the 2026/27 dairy season to be another profitable one.ANZ Warns of Milk Price Risks as New Dairy Season Begins
The new dairy season is kicking off with plenty of risks to the forecast farmgate price, both upside and downside,…World
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.
Europe’s largest dairy co-operative to launch in 2026 as Arla Foods and DMK merge
The creation of Europe's largest dairy co-operative should be complete by early 2026.
Young Aussie farmers gain global insights on study tour to Ireland
Twenty four young farmers from South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania have returned from a recent study tour of Ireland with practical insights, fresh thinking and an expanded network of peers.
Lactalis in front to acquire Fonterra’s Australian dairy assets after ACCC clearance
The world's largest dairy company may be in pole position to acquire Fonterra's Australian assets.
India–New Zealand FTA talks continue in Delhi as officials pursue trade breakthrough
This past week has seen another round of negotiations between India and New Zealand to produce a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
Opinion
Keeping the Farmer Voice Strong Inside the Co-op
OPINION: Farmer confidence can feel a bit distant until a decision made at board level lands right back at the…
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…Editorial: A Sensible Decision
OPINION: For thousands of Southland farmers, this week would have tipped them into the non-compliant category when it comes to…Understanding New Zealand's Fertiliser Supply Chain
OPINION: For many Kiwi farmers, the nutrients our farmers need simply arrive when they are needed, get applied when conditions…Agribusiness
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…
J Swap Stockfoods Expands South Island Feed Storage Capacity
The stockfood storage capacity of J Swap Stockfoods continues to grow in the South Island with the opening of a…Zion Armstrong Urges Farmers to Support Young People on Farm
New Zealand farmers have been told they all have amazing people on their farms and have been urged to be…FECPAK and Farmlands Partner to Improve Animal Health Diagnostics for Farmers
New Zealand innovation company Techion, best known for its animal diagnostics platform, FECPAK has signed an exclusive strategic partnership with…Terravest Expands Dairy Services With Dairy Technology Services Acquisition
A New Zealand agritech and dairy services group has big plans as it expands its dairy services footprint across dairy hygiene,…Management
Feeding Maize Silage in Winter
The transition period (typically defined as the three weeks prior to and the three weeks immediately after calving) sets the…
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…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…Dry Period Sets The Platform For New Season
As spring calving cows head into dry-off, the priority shifts to one thing: setting cows up to calve at the…How Wearable Tech Helped One NZ Farmer Cut CIDR Use and Improve Mating Success
Tru-Test collars are "the best investment I've ever made in farming," says South Otago sharemilker Kevin Louw. "I absolutely love…Farm Health
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…
Early Calf Nutrition Linked To Better Growth And Future Milk Production
Giving calves the best possible start to life has been shown to boost growth and resilience.Ospri Urges Farmers To Prepare NAIT Records Before Moving Day
Moving Day (June 1) is just around the corner and farmers who are moving farms with the herd are being…CowManager Combines Ear Temperature and Behaviour Monitoring
No two systems are the same.Taranaki Sharemilkers Use Nedap Collars to Simplify Heat Detection
For Taranaki sharemilkers Elly and Kale Grahame, technology hasn't beeen about overcomplicating their system.Machinery & Products
Resolution Farm Software Expands Through Farmer Word-Of-Mouth Growth
Word of mouth recommendations among farmers are contributing to strong growth for farm management software company Resolution, with thousands of…
Australian Tractor Sales Continue Decline Despite Record Farm Production
The recently published State of the Industry -Tractors and Machinery 2025 from the Australian Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA), the…Lely Calm Automatic Calf Feeder Improves Calf Health And Farm Efficiency
Getting calves away to a strong start means attention to detail from day one, so the Lely Calm, an automatic…CFMOTO Unveils New Gen4 CFORCE C4 And C5 ATVs At Fieldays
Building on its increasing recognition in the New Zealand market, ATV and sideby- side manufacturer CF Moto is moving to…Ford Vehicles Now Compatible With HVO Renewable Diesel
Continued fluctuations in fuel costs are putting pressure on many businesses, driving a significant spike in interest for electrified options…Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
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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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Synlait Loses Third CEO in Five Years as Richard Wyeth Resigns
Troubled milk processor Synlait has lost its third chief executive in five years.
Federated Farmers Push to Cut Costly Vet Drug Waste on Dairy Farms
Animal welfare improvements as well as reduced costs for dairy farmers are at the heart of a new move which…
Hawke's Bay Needs Water, and the Numbers Prove It
OPINION: New economic modelling confirms what many of us in Hawke's Bay have long understood - getting water security right…
