Big day at Clash of the Colleges
Craighead Diocesan, Darfield High School and Christchurch Boys' High School took out the three age groups at the Canterbury Clash of the Colleges, which was held at the recent Ashburton A&P Show.
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New Zealand Merino Company expands TextileGenesis traceability
The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) is expanding its collaboration with TextileGenesis to deliver full traceability for 100% of ZQ certified wool and ZQRX regenerative wool.
Waituna Lagoon consent puts farms at risk, Federated Farmers Say
According to Federated Farmers, Environment Southland has mishandled the consent process for Waituna Lagoon, leaving the community with numerous bad outcomes.
Metallica, Kiwi farmers, and community leaders unite for food relief in NZ
Metallica's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), teamed up with Meet the Need this week for a food packing event held at the New Zealand Food Network warehouse in Auckland.
Alliance Group returns to profit after two years with $93m turnaround
After two years, Alliance Group has returned to profit.
Zespri Forecasts Record Returns for 2025/26 Kiwifruit Season
According to Zespri's November forecast for the 2025/26 season, returns are likely to be up for all fruit groups compared to the last forecast in August.
National
B+LNZ announces new farmer council chair
Dannevirke farmer Dan Billing has been announced as the new national chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's (B+LNZ) Farmer Council.
Farmers’ health hub launches at 2026 East Coast Expo
Farmers' health and wellbeing will take centre stage with a new hub at the 2026 East Coast Farming Expo.
New series draws rural inspiration
While New Zealand may be under siege from braindead, flesh-eating monstrosities, that doesn’t mean lambing can stop.
Pre-Christmas warning issued to farmers and topdressing pilots
A warning to farmers and topdressing pilots to take extra care as Christmas approaches.
World
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows…
NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.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…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.Opinion
Additional land needed to feed the same number of people
OPINION: Eight point two billion people on the planet. Ten point three billion exported by 2084 (according to the latest…
Editorial: Preparing for drought
OPINION: Farmers along the east coast of both islands are being urged to start planning for drought as recent nor'west…India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) dairy outcomes
OPINION: As negotiations advance on the India-New Zealand FTA, it’s important to remember the joint commitment made by Indian Prime…Will NZ dairy farmers give away their $3.2b windfall?
OPINION: New Zealand dairy farmers are enjoying one of their most positive years in decades.Beefing up: could this be a blueprint for the sector?
OPINION: Nearly half of New Zealand's four million dairy calves are processed early, representing not just a missed $1.2 billion…Agribusiness
New Zealand Merino Company expands TextileGenesis traceability
The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) is expanding its collaboration with TextileGenesis to deliver full traceability for 100% of ZQ…
Metallica, Kiwi farmers, and community leaders unite for food relief in NZ
Metallica's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), teamed up with Meet the Need this week for a food packing…Alliance Group returns to profit after two years with $93m turnaround
After two years, Alliance Group has returned to profit.Tamar Farm’s Red Devon beef pies win gold in Mid Canterbury Award
A Mid Canterbury beef farm has unlocked a new market for its products thanks to its unusual beef breed, and…European growers strengthen Zespri’s year-round kiwifruit supply strategy
European growers are playing a key role in ensuring Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has year-round supply of high-quality fruit for consumers.Management
Wool training reaches Chatham Islands
Next month, wool training will reach one of New Zealand's most remote communities, the Chatham Islands - bringing hands-on skills and industry connection to locals eager to step into the wool harvesting sector.
LIC reports 18% increase in beef straws used in dairy cows this spring
The number of beef straws going into dairy cows is on the increase, according to LIC beef genetics product lead Paul Charteris.
Velvetleaf Threat: North Island growers urged to stay vigilant
A recently held arable field day in the Manawatu brought with it a timely reminder to be on the lookout for velvetleaf incursions.
Wage Theft Becomes Criminal Offence: What NZ farmers need to know
In a significant shift for employers, wage theft is no longer only a civil matter but now also a criminal one.
Southland windstorm shows dairy farmers need backup generators
The recent windstorm that cut power to dairy farms across Southland for days has taught farmers one lesson – keep a generator handy on each farm.
Farm Health
Dealing with 'poddy' lambs
Lambs that have had a tough start to life are obvious at docking/tailing as scrawny little critters with a potty tummy and no fat on their backs - hence the term 'poddy'. Ginny Dodunski, Beef + Lamb NZ Wormwise programme manager, outlines the best way to deal with these lambs so they can perform to their full potential.
Mineral Balance: The hidden key to dairy goat health & production
Most dairy goat farmers focus on getting energy, protein, and fibre right, and fair enough – feed drives milk.
Selenium pour-on back on the market due to demand
Selenium pour-on is back on the market due to demand from veterinarians and farmers for the selenium specific veterinary treatment, says animal health company Inovata.
Salmonellosis Surge: MPI reports rising cases in New Zealand cattle
Salmonellosis is a serious disease in cattle.
B+LNZ nProve tool simplifies ram selection for farmers
With ram buying season underway, B+LNZ is encouraging farmers to take advantage of its free online tool, nProve, to help them find the rams that best meet their breeding goals.
Machinery & Products
2026 Toyota RAV4 NZ: New line-up, first PHEV & upgraded hybrids
Over the years, the RAV4 has proven to be a vehicle that appeals to all markets, taking the number one passenger vehicle spot in New Zealand and in other major markets, with over a million vehicles sold to date this year, making it the world’s most popular passenger and recreational vehicle.
Farmer’s tractor order delivers an extra set of wheels
With life often a matter of timing, complemented by a portion of luck, it looks like Waikato farmer Matthew Darke’s timing of an order for a new tractor in July delivered an awful lot of the latter.
Samasz Z4-1550 Four-Rotor Rake & KDX Mowers Debut at Agritechnica
In an already crowded market, Polish machinery manufacturer Samasz is set to unveil a prototype of its Z4-1550 four-rotor rake at Agritechnica.
STIHL launches battery-only production site in Romania for power tools
STIHL outdoor products, especially petrol chainsaws and brush-cutters, have always been firm favourites with farmers and rural dwellers.
JCB 80th Anniversary: From farm trailers to global machinery leader
There can't be many people who on seeing the distinctive bright yellow and red colour scheme, don’t think ‘JCB’. Indeed, JCB has largely become the generic name for all brands of excavators, not unlike the term Fridge or Hoover.
Motoring
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…Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…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
The Hound
Sugar hit
OPINION: Winston Peters has described the decision to sell its brand to Lactalis and disperse the profit to its farmer…
Wrong focus?
OPINION: The Hound reckons a big problem with focusing too much on the wrong goal - reducing livestock emissions at…
Milking It
Remembering Bolger
OPINION: Is it now time for the country's top agricultural university to start thinking about a name change - something…
Time for action
OPINION: If David Seymour's much-trumpeted Ministry for Regulation wants a serious job they need look no further than reviewing the…
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