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Forestry Companies Held Accountable After Coromandel Logging Truck Death

Two forestry companies have been sentenced for road failures that led to the death of Coromandel truck driver Greg Stevens.

Middle East Tensions Drive Volatility in Farm Input Prices and Supply Chains

The situation in the Middle East has been a major influence on markets over recent months and the market for key farm inputs continues to move at pace, with pricing and availability shifting quickly across several key products, according to a major stockfood seller.

Rural Women NZ Joins UN Complaint Over Pay Equity Law Changes in New Zealand

Rural Women New Zealand chief executive Sandra Kirby.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has signed on to a formal complaint filed with the United Nations requesting an investigation into whether the government's changes to New Zealand's pay equity laws amounts to systemic discrimination against women.

Sheep Poo Study Reveals New Insights Into Facial Eczema Risk Across New Zealand

FE spores are now appearing beyond traditional hotspots, according to a sheep poo study.

The Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme recently hosted a webinar about the progress the sheep poo study has made in helping understand facial eczema (FE).

Auckland Man Fined for Selling Illegally Slaughtered Pigs

An Auckland man has been fined $6,000 for offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs.

Colyton School Student-Led Bike Track Earns Rural Funding

Students, Rabobank staff and local MP Suze Redmayne turned up to provide labour support.

Rabobank launched its Good Deeds Competition back in 2017 with the aim of supporting and celebrating the incredible efforts of rural communities in enhancing their local areas.

NZ Companies Launch World’s First Wool-Based Colour for 3D Printing Filament

The innovation is the brain child of Christchurch-based ingredients manufacturer Wool Source and Tokoroa-based 3D printing filament manufacturer KiwiFil.

A collaboration between two New Zealand companies will see wool used as a renewable colour source for 3D printing.

The Strength of Co-Operatives

OPINION: Is New Zealand ‘Godzown’ or the ‘Last bus stop on the planet’?

Government Backs Aimer Farming AI Technology to Improve Pasture Decisions on NZ Farms

Aimer Farming founder and chief technology officer Jeremy Bryant.

Aimer Farming says it welcomes new Government co-investment aimed at helping New Zealand farmers make faster, more confident pasture and feed decisions.