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New plans to boost flood resilience for local community
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says a new plan for managing the Wairoa River Bar will improve resilience for the Wairoa…Otago Regional Council to launch winter flyovers
Otago Regional Council is set to begin its annual winter farm flyovers in the next three weeks.Good Carbon Farm partners with Trust
The Good Carbon Farm has partnered with Tolaga Bay Heritage Charitable Trust to deliver its first project in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.NZEI unhappy with funding cut for teachers
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa says that while educators will support the Government’s investment in learning support, they’re likely…National
EU regulations unfairly threaten $200m exports
A European Union regulation ensuring that the products its citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide…
Budget 2025: Healthcare big winner, no news for ag
Healthcare appears to be the big winner in this year's budget as agriculture and environment miss out.NZAEL to update genetic base for Breeding Worth calculations
DairyNZ subsidiary New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base used to calculate Breeding Worth (BW) next month.Ruralco boosts rural mental health support with $10,000 donation
Ruralco has donated $10,000 to the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust following a recent fundraising golf tournament.Nominations open for Horticulture New Zealand board positions
Nominations are open for three positions on the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board.World
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.
Sustainability dominates dairy summit
To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.
Opinion
Editorial: Winston's words of wisdom
OPINION: Foreign policy is a real strength of Winston Peter and this is recognised by Ministry for Foreign Affairs and…
Productive farmland still being lost to forestry
OPINION: Uncertainty around the rules intending to limit carbon forestry risks undermining the Government’s well-intentioned efforts to protect productive farmland…Keeping a watch on dairy farms
OPINION: Dairy farmers are under increasing pressure to safeguard their livestock, equipment and operations from a range of security threats.The basics of grazing
OPINION: When I left school in 1962, I worked on our family farm at Tikokino, but learning about farming wasn't…Editorial: Forest for the trees?
OPINION: Most people will be aware of the Government's plans to boost coal, oil and gas production to meet energy…Agribusiness
Red Meat Sector Conference date unveiled
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) have announced the dates for the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference.
Cheyne Gillooly appointed CEO of NZ Young Farmers
This morning, NZ Young Farmers (NZYF) has announced that Cheyne Gillooly will take over as its chief executive in June.Ruralco donates $10,000 to Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust after Golf Classic
Rural retailer Ruralco says it has made a $10,000 donation to the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust (MCRST) following the…ANZCO Foods' net profit plunges
Meat processor ANZCO Foods’ net profit has plunged on the back of lower market returns which squeezed margins and impacted…AgriZeroNZ partners with Innovate UK to drive agricultural innovation
AgriZeroNZ has entered a new partnership with Britain's national innovation agency, Innovate UK.Management
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.
World-first 'digital eyes' to assess pasture cover
Assessing pasture cover has just been become easier, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Farm Health
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…Ten more beef farmers join genetics programme
A further ten commercial beef farmers have been selected to take part in the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme…Farm technician’s dream job
Bella Taylor is living her dream.Farmers urged not to be complacent about TB
New Zealand's TBfree programme has made great progress in reducing the impact of the disease on livestock herds, but there’s…Machinery & Products
Kia New Zealand reveals pricing for all-new ute
Just when you thought there wasn’t enough choices for a ute, Kia New Zealand has announced pricing for one of…
John Deere combine harvesters get 2026 overhaul with productivity boosts
John Deere has announced new automation and efficiency updates on its 2026 model combine harvesters that provide more capabilities and…The JAC of all trades at National Fieldays
Already causing a stir in the burgeoning ute sector, JAC (“Jack”) has raised its profile by being named as the…New Holland combines crack 50 years
New Holland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction its Twin Rotor threshing and separation technology, which has evolved…Iconic TPW Woolpress turns 50!
The company behind the iconic TPW Woolpress, which fundamentally changed the way wool is baled in 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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Double standards
OPINION: Imagine if the Hound had called the Minister of Finance the 'c-word' and accused her of "girl math".
Debt monster
OPINION: It's good news that Finance Minister Nicola Willis has slashed $1.1 billion from new spending, citing "a seismic global…
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25 years on - where are they now?
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Ngāi Tahu freshwater case could reshape farming and rural communities
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