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Farmers urged to prepare as heavy rain looms

This is the third adverse weather event in six weeks for the Top of the South.

With adverse weather set to rain down on the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says farmers, foresters, and growers need to prepare for possible challenges.

John Deere launches F8 and F9 forage harvesters with over 1000hp

At the top of the range, the F9 900 and F 1000 are powered by a Liebherr 24.2 L V12, delivering 890hp and 1020hp respectively.

The arrival of new F8 and F9 designations for its 8000 and 9000 series forage harvesters, signals a swag of upgrades from John Deere, highlighted by topping the 1000hp mark for the first time.

Hugh Jackson wins 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year title

FMG Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson with his New Holland Boomer 25C tractor.

Waikato-Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson recently secured this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year title in Invercargill.

Carrfields secures Manitou distribution rights for Lower North and South Island

Carrfields and Giltrap Agrizone will be distributing Manitou agricultural equipment in NZ from August 1.

Ashburton-based Carrfields has signed an agreement with Manitou to take over the distribution and retail rights for Manitou Agricultural Equipment covering the lower North Island and the South Island, effective August 1, 2025.

Protect Your Patch: Treat farm boundaries like borders, says B+LNZ vet

Farmers can treat their boundaries like a border and control what comes over it.

Treat your farm boundary like a border. This was one of the messages delivered to farmers at a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Protect Your Patch workshop in Lincoln.

Farmers and catchment groups leading the next wave of freshwater restoration

From nitrogen limits to ecosystem restoration –farmers and catchment groups are leading a new wave of environmental care, says DairyNZ.

Helping our youth to be resilient

OPINION: The Rural Support Trust ran a dinner and debate at the National Fieldays last month. In tables of 10, over 540 people were wined and dined, including the Prime Minister, supported by ministers from around the country.

Trop de Paris!

OPINION: Your old mate's ear has been chewed off recently by farmers voicing their displeasure with the National Party, particularly relating to how they're treating their farmer base.

NZ vs Aussie beef

OPINION: Your old mate hears that at a recent China Business Summit, PM Christopher Luxon delivered a none-too-subtle "could try harder" report card on the red meat industry regarding its exports to China - particularly when compared to Australia.