Govt Commits $4m to Rural Wellbeing Initiatives
While the District Field Days brought with it a welcome dose of sunshine, it also attracted a significant cohort of sitting members from the Beehive – as one might expect in an election year.
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Irish Minister Visits NZ Farm Showcasing Calf Tech
Irish Minister of State of Agriculture, Noel Grealish was in New Zealand recently for an official visit.
Shane Jordan Beats Brother to Win NZ Timbersports Title
While not all sibling rivalries come to blows, one headline event at the recent New Zealand Rural Games held in Palmerston North certainly did, when reigning World Champion Jack Jordan was denied the opportunity of defending his world title in Europe later this year, after being beaten by his big brother’s superior axle blows, at the Stihl Timbersports Nationals.
AgriZeroNZ Invests $5.1M in Rumin8 to Cut Cattle Methane
AgriZeroNZ has invested $5.1 million in Australian company Rumin8 to accelerate development of its methane-reducing products for cattle and bring them to New Zealand.
No Panic Buying Please, There's Plenty of Fuel Around - Feds
Farmers want more direct, accurate information about both fuel and fertiliser supply.
Delaware Holstein Friesian Stud: Three Generations on the Taieri Plains
A bull on a freight plane sounds like the start of a joke, but for Ian Bryant, it is a fond memory of days gone by.
National
Dairy Farming Career Path Drives Award-Winning Couple
Dairy farming in New Zealand offers career progression and this has motivated 2026 Central Plateau Share Farmers of the Year Navdeep Singh and Jobanpreet Kaur.
Synlait, Nestlé Expand Eco-Focused Dairy Partnership in NZ
A partnership between Canterbury milk processor Synlait and the world's largest food producer, Nestlé, has been celebrated with a visit to a North Canterbury farm by a group including senior staff from Synlait, the Ravensdown subsidiary EcoPond, and Nestlé's Switzerland head office.
Synlait Blames “Perfect Storm” for $80m Half-Year Loss
Canterbury milk processor Synlait is blaming what it calls "a perfect storm" of setbacks for a big loss in its half year result for the six months ended January 31, 2026.
Lalichs Take Top Honours at 2026 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards
Marc and Megan Lalich were named 2026 Share Farmers of the Year at last night's Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards.
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.
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…Opinion
Rural Parents Blindsided By Bus Route Changes
OPINION: Rural school buses is a topic I have had a great deal of correspondence on over the last couple of…
Synlait is 'Burning Cash, Not Creating Value'
OPINION: Synlait's latest half-year result reveals a serious problem at the heart of the business: its core operations are no longer…Editorial: Well Done, Miles!
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OPINION: For some of us the threat of a fuel crisis is something we have dealt with before and are…Agribusiness
Safer Farms Launches Phase Two of Safer Rides Programme
Farmers are being offered help to protect themselves and their people while using quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles on farm.
Precision Farming Expands to Australia with NuPoint Acquisition
Precision Farming says that its expansion into Australia signals rapidly accelerated connectivity for farmers and growers on both sides of the…Massey Student Wins Prestigious Pāmu Agriculture Scholarship
William John Poole, a third year Agribusiness student at Massey University, has been awarded the Dr Warren Parker and Pāmu Scholarship.Halter Raises NZ$377M to Expand Virtual Fencing Globally
Halter has unveiled plans for a large-scale expansion of its virtual fencing and animal management system, following a major fundraising…Future of NZ Agriculture Takes Centre Stage at E Tipu 2026
The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit, E Tipu 2026, is the place for farmers who want to stay…Management
Delaware Holstein Friesian Stud: Three Generations on the Taieri Plains
A bull on a freight plane sounds like the start of a joke, but for Ian Bryant, it is a fond memory of days gone by.
Keep Cows Happy and Well-Fed This Winter
Keeping cows happy and well fed at home this winter just got easier with the launch of a prolific new annual ryegrass bred to jump out of the ground even faster than its popular predecessor.
Study Shows Balanced Phosphorus Use Across New Zealand Farms
New research suggests Aotearoa New Zealand farmers are broadly matching phosphorus fertiliser use to the needs of their soils, helping maintain relatively stable nutrient levels across the country’s agricultural land.
Bout Right: Why Bout Width Accuracy Matters
Every farmer knows the feeling of watching fertiliser go out the back of the spreader, along with the hopes for a productive season that will come off the back of it.
Global First: Fertile Hybrid Grass Could Transform Future Pastures
Scientists from the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao has achieved a successful cocksfoot-ryegrass cross capable of producing fertile seed, a world-first.
Farm Health
Setting Up Calves For A Lifetime of Productivity
Research data and practical experience, from New Zealand and around the world, has shown that youngstock rearers can positively influence lifetime productivity of calves, kids and lambs, simply by feeding them well in the first eight weeks of their lives.
Dairy Beef Opportunities Programme Launches to Unlock Calf Value
A $20 million dairy beef programme will help farmers capture greater value from their animals.
Wormwise Advice: Managing Resistant Worms After Drench Testing
Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise's programme manager, Beef+Lamb New Zealand, outlines what to do when faecal egg counts indicate that worms are surviving your drench.
Probiotics and Prebiotics Could Help Reduce Somatic Cell Counts in Late Lactation
Somatic cell counts on the rise in late lactation?
Body Condition Scoring Ewes Before Mating Can Boost Lambing Rates
Body condition scoring ewes at least six weeks out from mating can make a significant difference to conception rates and scanning percentages.
Machinery & Products
Valtra Launches Unlimited G5 CVT Packages
Part of the AGCO stable, Valtra is reinforcing its customisation strategy in the utility tractor segment with the launch of Unlimited G5 CVT packages.
NZ Startup Scanabull Revolutionises Cattle Weighing
Unlike dairy farming where real-time data is widely used to manage production, much of the beef industry still relies on estimation when assessing livestock weight.
Irish Minister Visits NZ Farm Showcasing Calf Tech
Irish Minister of State of Agriculture, Noel Grealish was in New Zealand recently for an official visit.
John Deere Unveils New Engines at ConExpo Las Vegas
The recent ConExpo construction show held in Las Vegas, said to be the largest exhibition of its type in the world, saw John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) preview two new mid-range industrial engines.
Shane Jordan Beats Brother to Win NZ Timbersports Title
While not all sibling rivalries come to blows, one headline event at the recent New Zealand Rural Games held in Palmerston North certainly did, when reigning World Champion Jack Jordan was denied the opportunity of defending his world title in Europe later this year, after being beaten by his big brother’s superior axle blows, at the Stihl Timbersports Nationals.
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
What A Choice!
OPINION: If you ask this old mutt, the choice at the next election isn't shaping up as a contest of…
Your Call!
OPINION: A mate of yours says we're long overdue for a reckoning on what value farmers really get for the…
Milking It
Next CEO
OPINION: Who will replace Miles Hurrell as Fonterra's next CEO?
Fuel Crisis
OPINION: Governments all over the world are dealing with the fuel crisis.
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