A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
Emergency Management minister Kieran McAnulty picked up two new portfolios in yesterday’s cabinet reshuffle.
One of the country’s top agricultural consultants, James Allen, is planning to do a major study on what the role of the agricultural consultant may look like in the future.
With cyclone Hale causing millions of dollars of damage in the Gisborne region, responses have swarmed in from local and national bodies to assist the cleanup operation. Leo Argent spoke to acting provincial president of Federated Farmers Gisborne Charlie Reynolds for an on-theground look at the situation.
A newly arrived antibody testing robot now in action at Biosecurity New Zealand’s Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) at Wallaceville means testing for animal disease will be faster and more efficient.
News that CNHI, the manufacturer and distributor of the Case IH and New Holland brands, has announced the establishment of a new retail footprint for New Zealand, has left many farmers, contractors and dealers around the country in a state of flux.
A tropical insect pest with a big appetite for corn has been identified on the West Coast, the first time it has been found in the South Island.
Creating and delivering diverse solutions for farmers.
The Brandt Group has announced they have acquired AGrowQuip.
Federated Farmers is urging motorists and agricultural machinery operators to show each other care and understanding amid the harvest season.
The New Zealand apple industry is expecting fruit of good quality and size as it heads into the 2023 export harvest season.
More...
An independent review into Mycoplasma bovis infection in Wakanui, mid-Canterbury, shows appropriate steps are being taken to remove infection in the area, says M. bovis Programme director Simon Andrew.
United Fresh New Zealand says consumers should be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks as floodwaters throughout the upper North Island impact food safety.
New Zealand's second largest milk processor has lowered its milk price forecast following a prolonged decline in global dairy prices.
Beef+Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison says new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins should understand the huge amount of financial pressure that dry stock farmers are facing when he and his cabinet review what projects should be scrapped or revisited.
The Hound
Save us from SAFE
OPINION: A mate of yours truly has had an absolute gutsful of the activist group SAFE.
» Connect with Rural News
Popular Reads
Farmer anger over Joy's social media post
A comment by outspoken academic Dr Mike Joy suggesting that dairy industry leaders should be hanged for nitrate contamination of…
Fonterra consumer business sale price jumps to $4.22b
The sale price of Fonterra’s global consumer and associated businesses to the world’s largest dairy company Lactalis has risen to…
Open Country finalises acquisition of Miraka Limited
Open Country Dairy has finalised a deal to acquire 100% of Miraka.
