MIA launches 2026 Red Meat Sector Dragon’s Den for innovative ideas
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) is once again looking for game-changing ideas for New Zealand's red meat processing and exporting sector.
» Featured
Environment Southland seeks feedback on flood control and navigation safety bylaws
Environment Southland is inviting feedback on two bylaws that play a critical role in safeguarding the region's waterways and ensuring the safety of the local community.
Southland enters status 2 water shortage amid dry conditions
While the North Island is inundated with rain, Southland is facing receding water levels as warm weather and lack of rainfall continues.
Fieldays calls for entries to 2026 Innovation Awards
Entries have opened for the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards.
Top shearers set for fast-paced speed shearing at Southern Field Days
Organisers are expecting another full field of 40 of the country’s top shearers for the popular Speed Shearing event at this year’s Southern Field Days at Waimumu.
Southern Field Days Innovation Awards back proven winners
The Southern Field Days Innovation Awards have a great record in picking winners and the winner of the 2024 event will be putting up a display to support the event at this year’s show.
National
Southland pasture growth study to continue as long-time champion retires
One of New Zealand’s longest-running pasture growth monitoring projects will continue, even as its long-time champion steps away after more than five decades of involvement.
IFSO warns of insurance claim delays after severe weather
The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsmen Scheme (IFSO Scheme) is advising consumers to prepare for delays as insurers respond to a high volume of claims following this week's severe weather.
Strong wool market shows signs of recovery after prolonged slump
The strong wool market has improved in the past six months, despite drops in production over recent years.
Simon Goss breaks nine-hour ewe shearing world record
On January 5th at Te Pa Station, the World Sheep Shearing Records saw a new nine-hour strong wool ewes shearing record set by Simon Goss.
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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows…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
Editorial: Fireworks or damp squib?
OPINION: November 7 has been set by Christopher Luxon as ‘E day’ – election day.
Shared knowledge is our advantage so let's vote together
OPINION: We do dairy very well here in New Zealand and our products are revered internationally. With our products exported…Editorial: Happy days
OPINION: The year has started positively for New Zealand dairy farmers and things are likely to get better.EPA remains committed to deliver improved outcomes
OPINION: At the end of my first year as chair of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), I have been reflecting…Editorial: Indian FTA is great news
OPINION: Trade Minister Todd McClay and the trade negotiator in government have presented Kiwis with an amazing gift for 2026…Agribusiness
MIA launches 2026 Red Meat Sector Dragon’s Den for innovative ideas
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) is once again looking for game-changing ideas for New Zealand's red meat processing and exporting…
Registrations open for 2026 Ruralco Golf Classic supporting Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Ruralco Golf Classic, with all proceeds from the event set to support the…Rubisco to relocate hemp fibre processing to Ashburton in $30m expansion
Hemp fibre processor Rubisco is relocating its core processing facility to Ashburton as part of a $20-$30 million expansion to…Tradition and technology converge at the 2026 East Coast Farming Expo
Tradition meets some of the latest in technology at the 2026 East Coast Farming Expo.Applications Open for 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards
Applications are now open for the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards, set to be held at Parliament on 23…Management
Come and chat to the DairyNZ team
DairyNZ's team is looking forward to catching up with Southland and Otago dairy farmers at the Southern Field Days in Waimumu near Gore next month.
Virtual fencing and herding available to Australian farmers
The way we manage livestock is constantly changing, and the advent of virtual fencing and herding technologies represents a significant advance for pasture-based dairy farming, offering flexibility, efficiency, and improved animal welfare.
Soil, pasture health powers success
With the pressure of winter and spring behind us, and the groundwork laid, now is a good time for many farmers to pause, check progress against plan, and think ahead to ensure resilience for whatever summer and autumn may bring.
New Zealand native tree study strengthens Bioeconomy Science Institute’s forestry leadership
A New Zealand-first native tree study has highlighted the Bioeconomy Science Institute's position as a forestry research leader.
Genetics, Efficiency and Performance: How the Burgesses are raising the bar at Te Poi
Bill and Michelle Burgess had an eye-opening realisation when they produced the same with fewer cows.
Farm Health
Early zinc prevention key as farmers prepare for Facial Eczema season
As we move towards the warmer, more humid months, farmers across New Zealand are already preparing for the annual challenge of facial eczema (FE).
Herd improvement through teamwork
A question many farmers ask themselves each year is: do we select individual bulls or take the team approach?
Technology driving a new era of animal welfare monitoring in New Zealand dairy farming
Animal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand's dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Beef Progeny Test strengthens NZ beef genetics
Mating wrapped up last month at the across-breed Beef Progeny Test on Pāmu’s Kepler Farm in Manapouri.
Beef Progeny Test 2025: Genetic insights for NZ beef industry
At Pāmu’s Kepler Farm in Manapouri, mating has wrapped up at the across-breed Beef Progeny Test.
Machinery & Products
Kubota RTV-X CAB and Long Bed utility vehicles arrive in New Zealand
Increasing its offering in New Zealand’s utility vehicle market, Kubota has unveiled its new RTV-X CAB and Long Bed models, purposebuilt to tackle tough farms, job sites and large-acreage properties.
Robotic tractor proves its worth
With autonomous prime movers tipped to become more popular - particularly on broad acre operations - a recent trial by an AgXeed AgBot T2-7 SERIES, working in combination with the Väderstad Carrier XL 625 cultivator, achieved an impressive 80 hectares in just 20 hours over two paddocks, suggesting that autonomy is ready to compete with conventional tractors in the field.
EcoOnline launches Chemical Manager in New Zealand to enhance workplace safety
In a world driven by regulations, traceability and risk assessment remain a basic requirement when working with chemicals.
CB Norwood’s ZED expands Kuhn support and stock availability for 2026
ZED, the dedicated wholesale division of CB Norwood Distributors, and the importer and distributor for Kuhn in New Zealand, has announced investment in local expertise and stock availability for customers in 2026.
John Deere showcases 130hp E-Power electric tractor prototype at Agritechnica
Easily missed on its expansive Agritechnica site, John Deere offered visitors to the bi-annual event, the first opportunity in Europe to see John Deere’s E-Power 130hp electric tractor prototype.
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
Realpolitik!
OPINION: Meanwhile, red blooded Northland politician Matua Shane Jones has provided one of the most telling quotes of the year…
The Kiwi way
OPINION: This old mutt has been around for a few years now and it seems these ‘once in 100-year’ weather…
Milking It
No show
OPINION: There will be no cows at Europe's largest agricultural show in Paris this year for the first time ever…
More cows, less barley
OPINION: Canterbury grows most of the country's wheat, barley and oat crops. But persistently low wheat prices, coupled with a…
» Connect with Rural News
» eNewsletter
Popular Reads
Egan thanks family, friends for ONZM honour
Greenlea Premier Meats managing director Anthony (Tony) Egan says receiving the officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)…
Another Aussie state market opens for Halter
Another Australian state has given the green light to virtual fencing, opening another market for Kiwi company Halter.
China’s new beef tariffs expected to favour New Zealand exporters
Additional tariffs introduced by the Chinese Government last month on beef imports should favour New Zealand farmers and exporters.
