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Red meat sector reaffirms commitment to China
The next phase of the Taste Pure Nature campaign has been launched in Shanghai, China.'Grand Alliance' growing grass-fed beef exports to China
Alliance Group and Grand Farm have signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a focus on delivering more premium New Zealand…Wilmar hands over US$725m ‘court security’ in Indo graft case
Reuters reports that giant food company Wilmar Group has announced it had handed over 11.8 trillion rupiah (US$725 million) to…ASB launches new loan to help NZ farmers switch to solar power
As electricity prices soar, farmers appear to be looking for alternative energy sources.National
RMA reform proposals could boost horticulture and vegetable growing sector
Horticulture and commercial vegetable growers in particular stand to be major beneficiaries of radical proposals by government to make sweeping…
Saibosi partners with Wools of New Zealand to showcase farm-to-floor wool rugs in China
Chinese textile company Saibosi has partnered with Wools of New Zealand to put the 'farm to floor' story of New…Science and technology take centre stage at 2025 National Fieldays
Showcasing the huge range of new technologies and science that is now available was one of the highlights at last…Coby Warmington wins 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
Coby Warmington, 29, a farm manager at Waima Topu Beef near Hokianga was named at the winner of the 2025…Ahuwhenua Trophy 2025: Northland winners take top Māori sheep & beef awards
Northlanders scooped the pool at this year's prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards - winning both the main competition and the young…World
Wilmar hands over US$725m ‘court security’ in Indo graft case
Reuters reports that giant food company Wilmar Group has announced it had handed over 11.8 trillion rupiah (US$725 million) to Indonesia's Attorney General's Office as a "security deposit" in relation to a case in court about alleged misconduct in obtaining palm oil export permits.
NSW approves virtual fencing on farms
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.
Oz farmers' election wishlist
Australian farmers advocate NFF says this year’s Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.
New export records for Aussie goatmeat
The Australian goatmeat industry set a new record for production and exports last year.
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Opinion
Best placed to help in a crisis
OPINION: Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, I've learned that while the power of Mother Nature is formidable, it is…
The value of having true friends
OPINION: I recall reading some interesting stuff way back that offered different ways to reduce stress.Editorial: Optimism all around
OPINION: Two reports out last week confirm that the worst may be over for pastoral farmers.Get involved in local elections
OPINION: During my last recess break, I got around the country and met with many farmers and growers from Hawke's…Emissions versus warming
OPINION: Soon New Zealand farmers will be asked to know their greenhouse gas (GHG) number. There are a vast number…Agribusiness
ASB launches new loan to help NZ farmers switch to solar power
As electricity prices soar, farmers appear to be looking for alternative energy sources.
Ruralco Instore Days supporting local farmers
This year’s Ruralco Instore Days is centred on staying local and local connections, as part of the co-operative’s ongoing commitment…Farmlands partners with Blackcurrent to launch FLEX for farmers
Input costs can make or break a season for farmers and electricity is one of the largest expenses.Rabobank Ag Pathways Programme trains NZ farmers in business skills
More than 70 farmers from across the North and South Islands recently spent a dayand- a-half learning new business management…Red Meat Sector Conference date unveiled
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) have announced the dates for the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference.Management
Massey University returns to Fieldays showcasing future-focused agricultural innovation
Massey University is returning to the Fieldays with a future-focused, solution-driven theme, showcasing research that delivers practical advancements in agricultural efficiency, sustainability and longevity.
Otago Regional Council to launch winter flyovers
Otago Regional Council is set to begin its annual winter farm flyovers in the next three weeks.
Woolpress working like a dream
As the maker of the TPW Woolpress celebrates its 50th anniversary, one Christchurch company is singing the praises of the machine, which has been a centrepiece of its operation for most of that time.
Autumn sub clover control sets up pasture for spring
Recent widespread autumn rain will have triggered the germination of subterranean clover seeds, and the resulting seedlings should be allowed to reach the 3–4 trifoliate leaf stage before grazing, says Beef+Lamb NZ.
GNS Science urges action as drought threatens New Zealand's freshwater resilience
With much of the North Island experiencing drought this summer and climate change projected to bring drier and hotter conditions, securing New Zealand’s freshwater resilience is vital, according to state-owned GNS Science.
Farm Health
Vets: trusted but misunderstood, according to survey
Around 97% of New Zealand pet owners value the care provided by their vet teams, but the broader contribution of…
NZ scientists make breakthrough in Facial Eczema research
A significant breakthrough in understanding facial eczema (FE) in livestock brings New Zealand closer to reducing the disease’s devastating impact…AI to give instant FEC results
Dunedin-based Techion offers digital diagnostic solutions to complex disease and environmental problems.Bionic Plus back on vet clinic shelves
A long-acting, controlled- release capsule designed to protect ewes from internal parasites during the lambing period is back on the…Breakthrough in Facial Eczema research offers hope for New Zealand farmers
A breakthrough in the understanding of Facial Eczema (FE) in livestock could bring New Zealand closer to reducing the disease’s…Machinery & Products
Calf feeding boost
Advantage Plastics says it is revolutionising calf meal storage and handling, making farm life easier, safer, and more efficient this…
JD's precision essentials
Farmers across New Zealand are renowned for their productivity and efficiency, always wanting to do more with less, while getting…Kioti carves out a miracle among the big boys
Distributed by Power Farming Group, the Kioti tractor brand has carved a niche for itself over the past two decades…Autosteering increases precision, reduces machine operator fatigue
With the price of guidance systems dropping like a stone over the last decade and substantial falls in the last…Valtra launches sixth-gen S-Series tractors in Australia and New Zealand
Manufactured at its Suolahti factory in Finland, Valtra has released the sixth-generation S-Series tractor range for Australia and New Zealand.Motoring
Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…» Latest Print Issues Online
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OPINION: ACT MP Mark Cameron isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but he certainly calls it how he sees it, holding…
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