Farmer-owned fertiliser company, Ballance Agri Nutrients is welcoming National’s plan to negotiate security agreements with key supplier countries to protect New Zealand-bound products from export restrictions and greater supply chain certainty.
Dr Richard Bedford's "exceptional and sustained contribution to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme" was celebrated at the 2026 Horticulture Industry Awards in late July.
Putting the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival on hold was a tough decision, given the festival's long history in the region, says Wine Marlborough General Manager Marcus Pickens.
Radburnd Cellars has put down permanent roots at an historic Hawke’s Bay site, with the purchase of Stonecroft Winery on
the Gimblett Gravels.
After nearly a decade as Coal Pit Winemaker, Anika Willner has been appointed as General Manager of the family-owned Gibbston estate, while retaining her winemaking role.
Alliance Group has confirmed that eligible farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive up to $20 million later this year, following the strategic investment partnership with Dawn Meats.
The launch of Invivo X, SJP Spicy Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand is the latest innovation in the Kiwi wine company’s partnership with Sarah Jessica Parker.
Anne Escalle, the head of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage’s New Zealand operations, has been made a Knight of the French National Order of Agricultural Merit.
When Northland leather worker Vernon Suckling started making horse saddles 50 years ago, quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles were unheard of.
Entries opened on Monday, 5 October 2026 for the 2027 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA), which organisers describe as the nation's biggest celebration of excellence in the dairy sector.
Tiki Wine & Vineyards has become the first vineyard and winery business in New Zealand to achieve regenerative certification status by A Greener World.
The 2026 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction raised $454,182 for Cranford Hospice, beating last year’s previous record by more than $84,000.
With a general election under five weeks away, Rural News is asking major political parties about their policies and positions on key issues facing the primary sector. We will run their responses to each question over the next four weeks. The ACT Party and the Greens didn't respond in time.
Dr Scott Champion, Foundation for Arable Research chief executive, says that everyone in the supply chain had a role to play in driving the sector's long-term success.
The Minister for Rural Communities, Mark Patterson, says there's a massive infrastructure deficit in rural areas.
New Zealand's red meat and fifth-quarter exports reached $867 million in August, up 23% on the same month last year, as stronger returns lifted earnings across all major markets.
State farmer Pāmu is bracing for a $30 million hit from soaring farm input costs this financial year.
Waikato milk processor Tatua has again declared a record milk payout to farmer shareholders, leaving other processors in the dust.
Flat pricing in the face of significant increases in costs is the greatest problem facing the arable sector, says Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) chief executive Dr Scott Champion.
A Labour-led Government won’t be bringing back the controversial freshwater rules of 2020.
National’s much-touted free trade deal with India featured in the Rural Issues Debate at Mystery Creek, Hamilton on Wednesday night.
New Zealand's 2026-27 freshwater fishing season has opened, with anglers encouraged to head to rivers and lakes over the coming days as conditions look favourable across much of the country.
Central Otago District Council (CODC) has voted against a plan to spread treated sewage sludge from Cromwell and Alexandra on farmland near Lauder, a decision Federated Farmers says reflects strong opposition from rural residents.
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