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JV brings powerful competitive edge - Dawn Meats
Dawn Meats chief executive Niall Browne says their joint venture with Alliance Group will create “a dynamic industry competitor”.Tributes flow for former PM Jim Bolger, dead at 90
Tributes have flowed following the death of former Prime Minister and political and business leader, Jim Bolger. He was 90.New methane targets here to stay?
A drop in methane targets announced by the Government this month has pleased farmers but there are concerns that without…Alliance farmers approve Dawn Meats' investment proposal
Farmer shareholders of meat processor Alliance have voted in favour of a proposed $270 million joint venture investment by Irish…National
Silver Fern Farms roadshow highlights global demand
The second event in the Silver Fern Farms ‘Pasture to Plate Roadshow’ landed in Feilding last week, headed by chair…
Alliance says shareholder proposal ‘unlikely to satisfy banks’
Meat co-operative, Alliance has met with a group of farmer shareholders, who oppose the sale of a controlling stake in…Government invests $8 million in LIC methane research to reduce dairy emissions
The Government has announced it has invested $8 million in lower methane dairy genetics research.Farmers rally to keep Alliance Group 100% NZ-owned
A group of Kiwi farmers are urging Alliance farmer-shareholders to vote against a deal that would see the red meat…Dawn Meats lifts Alliance investment to $270 million
Dawn Meats is set to increase its proposed investment in Alliance Group by up to $25 million following stronger than…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The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.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
Farewell Jim
In a few hundred words it's impossible to adequately describe the outstanding contribution that James Brendan Bolger made to New…
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…Agribusiness
Bold taste wins gold medal
Alliance Group's Pure South Handpicked 55 Day Aged Beef has been recognised on the world stage, securing top honours at the…
Nichol is new PGW chair
A day after the ouster of PGG Wrightson’s chair and his deputy, the listed rural trader’s board has appointed John…Board upheaval at PGG Wrightson
Listed rural trader PGG Wrightson chair Garry Moore and his deputy Sarah Brown have been voted out by shareholders.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…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
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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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Jane Smith elected to the Ravensdown board
Ravensdown South Island shareholders have voted Jane Smith to the co-operative board for a three-year term.
Fonterra posts $1.1B profit, $16.2B returns to shareholders
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says the 2025 financial year has proven to be one of the co-op’s strongest years…
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…
