Development rewarded at youth camp

Zara Williams' personal and professional growth has seen her presented with the top award at the 2025 World Wide Sires national all dairy breeds youth camp.

Pamu is equipping the next generation of farmers with skills, knowledge, and experience.

To mark International Day of Education on January 24, 2025, state farmer Pāmu (Landcorp) announced the commencement of its Apprenticeship Scheme, designed to equip the next generation of farmers with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a thriving career in agriculture.

Halter’s virtual fencing and herding allows farmers to better manage stock movement on farm.

Dairy and beef farmers could be eligible for lower interest lending options for financing Halter on their farms, with ANZ, ASB and BNZ now offering a pathway to sustainability loans for New Zealand’s largest virtual fencing provider.

Jayson and Stacey Thompson with their team.

"We couldn't do this without our team. They are integral to everything." That's the first thing that Te Awamutu dairy farmers Jayson and Stacey Thompson have to say about their team.

New Image founder and chair Graeme Clegg (left) with David Seymour and Judith Collins at the 40th anniversary celebration.

Auckland manufacturer and distributor of colostrum-based supplements, New Image International, celebrated its 40th anniversary this month.

The new Rocky Road flavour will be available in supermarkets from October 24 for a limited time.

Speciality milk producer Lewis Road Creamery is celebrating its 10th anniversary of iconic chocolate milk with a new flavour.

Barenbrug NZ outgoing managing director Michael Hales.

New Zealand farmers may be faced with increasing business challenges, but at least one sector has their back when it comes to collaborating for the greater good of pastoral agriculture in this country.

Lucie Douma, head of client strategy and advice, FMG.

A 2022 Nuffield scholar, Lucie Douma, was brought up on a Southland dairy farm and as a hobby likes the risky business of trail running and ultra marathons.

The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this year's Christchurch Show.

National Rural Support Trust chair Neil Bateup is stepping down next month, after seven years in the role.

Recognising how nutrition can limit or optimise the productivity of livestock is crucial to the future of the dairy industry, according to SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson.

Auckland-based supplement and nutritional company New Image International is celebrating 40 years of business in their home country.

Craigmore Sustainables says it is committed to investing in professional and career development for its farm managers and employees.

Under its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables says it is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand's dairy sector.

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