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Tractor sales begin to retreat

Year-to-date sales to the end of February 2023 show 440 tractors were sold – compared to 592 units for the same period in 2022 – a fall of 25.7%.

Recent reports from the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) suggest that the recently buoyant tractor market might be 'coming off the boil'.

Mallard ducks off to Irish junket

Our new ambassador to Ireland Trevor Mallard believes that country is very important politically for NZ in terms of dealing with the European Union now that an FTA with the EU has been agreed.

Trevor Mallard has had a colourful career. Now he's got his dream job as Ambassador to Ireland - a country which shares much in common with NZ. Before he left for Ireland, Mallard spoke with Peter Burke.

Foresters cut up by new campaign

A new campaign between Beef+Lamb NZ and 50 Shades of Green aims to raise issues around forestry has raised the ire of farm foresters.

The Forest Owners Association is decrying the latest Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign as "climate change responsibility denial".

Just what the doctor ordered

In the US, dieticians are working with health professionals on produce prescriptions to combat certain health issues – like eating more fruits and vegetables to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Imagine a world where your diagnosis is treated by what's on your plate, not by what's in a pill.

Disruption a constant for SFF

SFF chief executive Simon Limmer says there has been downward pressure in market returns in the last six months.

Silver Fern Farms Limited (SFF) chief executive Simon Limmer says disruption has played a consistent part during the past three years.

A positive narrative needed

Todd Charteris says NZ needs to produce more food – not less – but in a sustainable way.

The narrative that suggests the only way to reduce agricultural emissions is to reduce food producing is completely wrong and has to change.

Meat exports take a hit

NZ red meat exports fell by 18% in February to $885 million.

New Zealand's red meat exports have taken a big hit as global economic conditions continue to bite.

Morrison takes loss on the chin but throws parting bomb

Former Beef+Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison (r) with chief executive Sam McIvor at last month’s AGM.

It was a unique Beef+Lamb New Zealand annual general meeting in New Plymouth.

Dairy cash flow turning red

Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.

Plunging global dairy prices and rising input costs are forcing some farms into negative cash flow, according to Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.