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Changing global trade ties

OPINION: I recently returned from a market visit overseas, including the United Kingdom and Europe. These are critical, historically important and increasingly high value markets for our red meat exports.

ASB and Lincoln University Report: Smarter Land Use Could Unlock Billions for NZ Farmers

ASB general manager rural banking, Aidan Gent.

A new report from ASB and Lincoln University shows how smarter, more diverse land use could unlock billions in value for farmers and the wider economy.

Farmers back government’s RMA reforms

Farmers are backing the government's newly announced Resource Management Act reforms.

Farmers appear to be backing the Government's recent Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms announcement.

Hustle through the storms

OPINION: I'm unashamedly including in this op-ed a plug for one of Agri-Women's Development Trust's (AWDT's) programmes.

Rural Women New Zealand welcomes $250K government funding to support rural communities

Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it is delighted by the Government’s announcement that it would invest $250,000 in the organisation.

Wairoa Mayor: Road upgrades between Napier and Wairoa will boost safety and accessibility

The road between Napier and Wairoa is on the mend.

Biosecurity tops 2025 agribusiness priorities, says KPMG

KPMG's global head of agribusiness Ian Proudfoot.

Biosecurity remains the top priority for agribusiness leaders, according to KPMG's 2025 Agribusiness Agenda released last week.

Farmers report improved satisfaction with banks, says Federated Farmers

Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers says farmers’ trust in their banks is still fragile.

Farmers are feeling more satisfied with their banks, but the situation remains fragile, says Federated Farmers.

Dairy conversions surge but no return to the heady days

Karl Dean, Federated Farmers, says the renewed interest in dairy conversions doesn’t mean a big surge in cow numbers.

Environment Canterbury has confirmed a surge in interest in new dairy conversions, with four effluent discharge permits for conversions granted since the start of the year.