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Editorial: Preparing for drought

Good planning and early decision-making are critical when farmers are dealing with drought conditions.

OPINION: Farmers along the east coast of both islands are being urged to start planning for drought as recent nor'west winds have left soil moisture levels depleted.

European growers strengthen Zespri’s year-round kiwifruit supply strategy

Zespri has commercialised 170 hectares of the new Ruby Red in Europe.

European growers are playing a key role in ensuring Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has year-round supply of high-quality fruit for consumers.

Agriculture a “shining light” for NZ economy, says ANZ CEO Antonia Watson

ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson says agriculture has proven to be “a shining light” for New Zealand’s economy.

New series draws rural inspiration

While New Zealand may be under siege from braindead, flesh-eating monstrosities, that doesn’t mean lambing can stop.

Pre-Christmas warning issued to farmers and topdressing pilots

Agricultural Aviation Association chair, Kent Weir.

A warning to farmers and topdressing pilots to take extra care as Christmas approaches.

Hawke’s Bay farmers donate livestock to support rescue helicopter

A Hawke's Bay farming family of self-confessed 'frequent flyers' has donated the proceeds from their spring lambs.

Australian teams to help repair North Canterbury irrigators after storm

Irrigation NZ estimates that 400 to 500 spans were toppled in Culverden and Amuri during last month’s windstorm.

Moves are afoot to get a team of Australians over here to help repair North Canterbury's irrigation machinery, ravaged by the big windstorm of late October.

Early drought conditions emerging in Hawke’s Bay as rainfall drops

Parts of Hawke’s Bay are starting to turn brown and stock numbers have been cut to the minimum.

As you approach Hastings from the south along SH2, the colour of the west-facing hills are a good indicator of a drought.

Global beef trade set for growth driven by Asia – Rabobank report

Brazil and China have emerged as dominant forces in exports and imports, respectively.

Global beef trade is expected to grow steadily over the next five years, driven by increasing demand from Asia and strategic export expansions by South American countries.