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John Deere Technician of the Year Awards 2025: Whangārei’s Bryce Dickson makes history with third win
Established in 2021, the John Deere Technician of the Year Awards champion the important contribution parts and service technicians make…'One more push' to eliminate FE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season…TB plan review to focus on possum hot spots
New Zealand is closer to eradicating bovine TB than ever before, but possums remain a threat, says Beef + Lamb…Winston Peters questions Fonterra divestment plan
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has joined the debate around the proposed sale of Fonterra’s consumer and related businesses, demanding answers from the…National
South Taranaki rural health hub boosts workforce
As the first of a new series of interprofessional rural training hubs opened in South Taranaki late September, Rural Health…
Owen Jennings to represent NZ at Global Livestock Forum
Farming leader and former MP Owen Jennings will represent New Zealand at the II Congreso Mundial de Ganadería Sostenible (II World…NZ meat industry loses $1.5b annually to non-tariff barriers
Wouldn't it be great if the meat industry could get its hands on the $1.5 billion dollars it's missing out…Record final milk price for Miraka suppliers
Farmers supplying milk to Taupo-based processor Miraka are getting a 2024-25 season base milk price of $10.16/kgMS.Pig farmers respond to new welfare standards
Pig farmers are cautiously welcoming new animal welfare standards announced by the Government last week.World
Nestle reportedly withdraws from methane accord
The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.
NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.
UK removes tariffs on US ethanol, alarming farmers
While Donald Trump seems to deliver a new tariff every few days, there seems to be an endless stream of leaders heading to the White House to negotiate reciprocal deals.
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.
Opinion
The good old days of 'handshake deals'
OPINION: Catch phrases or statements often have a way of sticking with you. Here’s one I heard many years back:…
Editorial: A new era for two co-ops
OPINION: Farmer shareholders of two of New Zealand's largest co-operatives have an important decision to make this month and what…Rural professionals helping farmers, growers as digital connection grows
OPINION: The potential for technology to transform the way farms operate and perform in New Zealand and globally is immense…Should Fonterra sell its consumer arm?
OPINION: As CEO of the Dairy Board in the 1980s I was fortunate to work with a team of experienced…Gut feeling or common sense
OPINION: Land use change is to the fore (again) because of headlines indicating the potential for growing rice, expansion of…Agribusiness
NZ kiwifruit season delivers strong returns
It's been a fantastic season so far.
AgriZeroNZ invests in methane-reducing tech
A US-based company developing a vaccine to reduce methane emissions in cattle has received another capital injection from New Zealand’s…Wools of New Zealand signs major deal in China
Wools of New Zealand has signed a partnership agreement with a leading Chinese manufacturer as the company looks to further…Unlocking Māori agri-economy potential
Opportunities for Māori are there for the taking if they scale up their operations and work more closely together.Farmlands celebrates 63-year legacy in Hawke’s Bay
Rural service trader Farmlands hosted a special legacy event this week to celebrate its 63-year history in the Hastings community…Management
Cyclone Gabrielle lessons from Young Grower of the Year
If there was a silver lining in the tragedy that was Cyclone Gabrielle, for New Zealand Young Grower of the Year, Grace Fulford, it was the tremendous sense of community and seeing first-hand what good leadership looks like.
University of Waikato research reveals 2050 drought threats
New research could help farmers prepare for a future where summer rainfall is increasingly unpredictable and where drought risk is rising, no matter what.
Verdus Energy unveils biomass conversion tech for carbon-negative farming
A New Zealand-based company is redefining the future of sustainable agriculture and waste management through a revolutionary Biomass Conversion Technology (BCT).
Virtual fencing boosts grazing efficiency at Rotorua’s Stokman Angus
Nestled in Waikite Valley in Rotorua, Stokman Angus is one of the first beef farms in New Zealand to try virtual fencing technology.
Hoban Family Marks 100 Years of Parham Hill Corriedales
It's 100 years for the Hoban family’s Parham Hill Corriedale stud and times continue to change.
Farm Health
'One more push' to eliminate FE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season…
TB plan review to focus on possum hot spots
New Zealand is closer to eradicating bovine TB than ever before, but possums remain a threat, says Beef + Lamb…Pamu and LIC to launch Synergizer
The first calves of a new crossbred dairy-beef offering are now on the ground at a Pamu (Landcorp) farm near…How genetics influence calf growth and mature cow size in NZ
This is the second in a series of articles from Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef programme.Facial Eczema risk not just seasonal or regional
Reecently Beef + Lamb New Zealand hosted a webinar giving farmers an update on findings from the Sheep Poo study,…Machinery & Products
Claas unveils next-generation large square baler concept ahead of Agritechnica 2025
Innovation awards at international agricultural events are always on the wishlist of manufacturers.
John Deere launches next-generation round balers
John Deere has released details of its next generation of fixed and variable chamber round balers, offering advanced automation for…European agricultural machinery market faces challenges ahead of Agritechnica 2025
Like many manufacturers around the world, European agricultural machinery and tractor manufacturers are currently operating in a difficult market environment.…John Deere Technician of the Year Awards 2025: Whangārei’s Bryce Dickson makes history with third win
Established in 2021, the John Deere Technician of the Year Awards champion the important contribution parts and service technicians make…JCB unveils new Fastrac 6000 Series tractor
JCB has released details of its new Fastrac 6000 Series, filling the gap between the current 4000 Series (160- 240…Motoring
Kia Tasman ute launches in NZ
Stepping into the already crowded ute market, it’s important to bring your best game. Kia look to have done just…
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.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Quid prod quo?
OPINION: Ageing lefty Chris Trotter reckons that the decision to delay recognition of Palestinian statehood is more than just a fit…
Deadwood
OPINION: A mate of yours truly recently met someone at a BBQ who works at a big consulting firm who spent…
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Tech might take time
Agritech Unleashed – a one-day event held recently at Mystery Creek, near Hamilton – focused on technology as an ‘enabler’…
Fencing excellence celebrated
The Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand (FCANZ) celebrated the best of the best at the 2025 Fencing Industry Awards,…
John Deere acquires GUSS Automation
John Deere has announced the full acquisition of GUSS Automation, LLC, a globally recognised leader in supervised high-value crop autonomy,…
