110,000 visitors!
OPINION: It's official, Fieldays 2025 clocked 110,000 visitors over the four days.
OPINION: The Howl of a Protest was generally a success, well received by the public and, surprisingly, given evenhanded coverage by most media.
Milking It was on board with Groundswell's efforts then to send a strong message, but having a second crack at it feels like a mistake. One look at the comments underneath Groundswell's recent Facebook post about a second protest make it clear, the risk of farmers' genuine concerns being high-jacked by fringe nutters is through the roof.
The goodwill from Howl 'part one' is very likely to be undone during 'part two' - cameras trained not on hard-working farmers with valid concerns, but on banners pushing everything from anti-vax theories, to 'global reset' conspiracy nonsense.
As a mate of Milking It quipped, "the best advice we can offer is, 'quit while you're ahead'".
OPINION: Ministry for Primary Industries' situation outlook for primary industries report (SOPI) makes impressive reading.
Sheep and beef farmers Matt and Kristin Churchward say using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread fertiliser on their sprawling 630ha farm is a game changer for their business.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.
OPINION: It's official, Fieldays 2025 clocked 110,000 visitors over the four days.
OPINION: The Federated Farmers rural advocacy hub at Fieldays has been touted as a great success.