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Effluent - an alternative source of nutrients

Effluent as a nutrient source brings the additional benefit of increasing soil organic matter.

With last year’s spike in the cost of artificial nitrogenous fertilisers, there has been a renewed interest in using dairy effluent as a nutrient source, with additional benefits gained by increasing soil organic matter, leading to improved water holding, aeration and drainage.

Higher than expected demand for NAIT accreditation

OSPRI says it experienced a surge in demand for NAIT accreditation at the end of 2022.

OSPRI says it experienced a surge in demand at the end of 2022 which overloaded its capacity for processing audits, delaying accreditation for some applicants.

Craigmore Sustainables inks new sustainability finance agreement

Te Awa, a Craigmore farm located near Te Pirita, Central Canterbury.

Craigmore Sustainables, a New Zealand diversified rural investment company, has gained a new $142 million sustainability linked loan (SLL) agreement for one of its investment portfolios – Craigmore Farming Partnership (CFP).

Alliance Pure South raking in gold medals

Alliance's Handpicked Lamb (pictured) recently won gold at the Outstanding NZ Food Producers Awards.

Alliance Group has been awarded five gold medals for its beef, lamb and venison at the Outstanding NZ Food Producers Awards.

Exporters back B+LNZ campaign

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is backing the Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign.

New Zealand red meat processors and exporters are the latest group to lend their support to the ‘Kiwis Backing Farmers’ campaign.

Charity auction to raise funds for cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay

Poronui luxury lodge is auctioning off a long weekend for eight guests at its Blake House private villa.

A stay away at a luxury lodge is up for grabs in a charity auction raising money for cyclone relief efforts.

Changes to Pāmu governance roles

State farmer Pāmu has announced two new appointments to governance roles.

Hunters urged to be safe, follow rules

The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association is reminding hunters of rule changes ahead of the 2023 roar.

As Kiwi hunters make their way across country to their favourite hunting spot for the roar, they are being urged to be safe and take care with new firearms safety and transport rules in force.

Another farmer wins a National ticket

Sheep and beef farmer Mike Butterick has been selected by the National Party to run for the Wairarapa seat this election.

The National Party has announced another farmer as a candidate for this year’s general elections.

Red meat farmers could see profits fall more than 30%

While the outlook for global sheepmeat and beef trade is improving, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it expects farmer profitability to fall sharply due to reduced livestock prices and continued high inflation.