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Spierings sees room to improve

Fonterra needs to sit closer to its customers and listen to their needs, because products are being invented that don't necessarily align with what customers want.

NZ tops for renewable capital

WE OFTEN think New Zealand is doing it tough down here in our far-flung corner of the world.

US should consider subsidy shift

THE ERA of direct payments is over for US farmers and farm policy should focus on risk management that helps producers who suffer losses on crops actually grown.

Mental health link to red meat

red meat is a good mood food, but an Australian report says getting the right amount is much like the dilemma Goldilocks faced.

Careers eye-opener a hit

Senior students interested in careers in agriculture turned up in droves to the first of this year's Get Ahead Experience days, held at the Karapiro Domain, Waikato.

Farmer flags environment angle in Northland floods

NORTHLAND FARMERS are calling for a revision of the Hikurangi Flood Control Plan after being hit with a third 100-year flood in five years.

Nitrogen use hits new record

NEW ZEALAND'S use of nitrogen fertiliser hit a record high last year at 367,000t, according to Fert Research data released last week.

Wood’s tough times set to improve

Associate Minister for Primary Industry Nathan Guy says the outlook for wood remains challenging, with depressed market conditions prevailing overseas.

Feds president backs fence call ‘in principle’

BEEF + LAMB New Zealand's call for sheep-and-beef farmers to fence waterways where practical is supported "in principle" by Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills.

Fauna and flora survey fears

Be wary of apparently well-meaning surveys of flora and fauna on your land because the findings could come back to haunt you, warns a Federated Farmers national board member.