Rural schools around NZ are backing a new initiative to help them install wool carpet.

US sheep farmers have set their sights on New Zealand lamb imports, claiming NZ sheep meat is decimating their industry.

The arable sector will feel the impacts of cuts to forecast milk payments to New Zealand’s dairy farmers, says Federated Farmers arable vice-president grains, Andrew Darling.

Waikato Regional Council is taking Te Aroha piggery farm to court following an investigation into the discharge of effluent into a stream.

Ruralco Group chief executive Robert Sharkie is resigning after six years in the role and eight years with the co-operative.

Thousands of students could benefit from a new initiative designed to simplify schools’ access to New Zealand wool carpets for their classrooms.

The latest research into the impact of Ka Ora, Ka Ako – New Zealand’s free school lunch programme – shows a reduction in food insecurity for students and their families.

Research into the impacts of the inaugural rollout of the WellMates programme at Massey University has shown promising results and outlined ways to strengthen its delivery, the university says.

Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says the Government’s recently released emissions pricing plan is ‘tone-deaf’.

Nine New Zealand finalists are vying for recognition as the ‘best of the best’ at the 2023 John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.

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