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Fewer, larger farms

The future will see a continuation of the trend to fewer and larger farms, most of which will be ‘family corporates’, says AgFirst chief executive James Allen.

What's the future for consultants

What should be the role of the next generation of agricultural consultants?

Farmers, forestry owners trade barbs over feral animals

Farmer Jim Crawford says forestry debris as well as feral pigs have caused damage to his boundary fences. Photo: Supplied.

Farmers and forestry owners in the Lawrence district of South Otago are hoping tempers will cool after simmering tensions between them prompted a crisis meeting called by the local cop.

Penno's Synlait complaint thrown out

Late last month, Synlait co-founder and former director John Penno claimed a2 Milk Company and Bright Dairy of China should not be allowed to vote on the milk processor's recapitalisation plan.

A complaint by Synlait founder John Penno over the listed milk processor’s recapitalisation plan has been dismissed by regulators.

Replacing farms with forests?

A horror story - that’s how Federated Farmers describes new research looking at forestry conversions’ impact on water quality.

No more tears for onion exporters

Assistant Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg.

Onion exports to the lucrative Indonesian market are resuming after officials negotiated an end to costly pre-export methyl bromide fumigation.

$9 milk price firming

Despite last week’s drop in global dairy prices, consensus is emerging among economists that the season’s milk price will end up near $9/kgMS.

Positive news around the corner?

Beef and lamb prices have risen over the past four months, with beef up 16% and lamb up 21%.

Could there finally be positive news for the red meat sector after a period of challenging economic conditions?

Green shoots emerging for struggling red meat sector

Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland believes that after some challenging years, there are some positive signs in the market for red meat farmers.

Technology to highlight natural capital on farm

Managing Director of Prism, Matt Lythe, says the company will help primary producers face up to critical challenges such as developing diversified revenue streams, adjusting to changing climatic conditions, meeting emissions targets, and responding to changing buyer behaviour.

A new technology company has been formed which will help New Zealand’s farmers and primary sector better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity.