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Feds throw support behind Climate Change Response Amendment Bill
Farmer lobby group Federated Farmers has announced it is supporting a new Member’s Bill which it says could bring clarity…Greenpeace fearmongering on glyphosate - Feds
Federated Farmers says climate protest group Greenpeace is manufacturing outrage and attempting to scare New Zealanders with headlines that have…Cheeses recalled over listeria risk
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) says it is supporting importer Goodfood Group in its decision to recall Food Snob and…Select committee 'blew it' - Feds
Sheep and beef farmers are urging the Government to do more to stop productive farmland overrun by pine trees.National
Daffodil Day fundraiser at ANZ Morrinsville
A fundraising initiative, backed by local businesses, has been organised at ANZ Morrinsville branch to raise funds for the Cancer…
Signs of recovery in stock numbers - B+LNZ
According to the latest Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Stock Number Survey, sheep numbers have fallen by 1% while…B+LNZ warns proposed ETS changes still allow productive farmland to become carbon farms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will leave the door wide…Federated Farmers slams select committee’s carbon forestry ban recommendations
Federated Farmers says a report to Parliament on the subject of a ban on carbon forestry does not go far…Record applications spur call for more farm trainers
A charity that connects young people with farmers for two years of on-farm training is reporting 150 student applications for…World
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.
Oz farmers' election wishlist
Australian farmers advocate NFF says this year’s Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.
Opinion
Help is available, you're not alone
OPINION: I was quite casually browsing through some news headlines recently, when one of them really caught my attention.
Editorial: We are Trumped
OPINION: Nothing it seems can be done in the short term to get Donald Trump to change his mind about…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,…Editorial: A roller coaster ride coming?
OPINION: The Government's decision to stop local authorities going ahead with reviews of district and regional plans makes sense for…Farmer concerns are grounded in reality, not 'no-hope narratives'
OPINION: The 'Save Our Sheep' campaign is built on a foundation of structure, integrity, and evidence from the Federated Farmers…Agribusiness
$10,500 for future ag leaders
The future of New Zealand’s agricultural sector grew a little brighter, with the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) now…
Ravensdown targets first farmer rebate in four years amid business restructure
Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown is working on delivering a rebate for its farmer shareholders next year - the first in four…CRV appoints new sales & marketing manager
Former chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers, Lynda Coppersmith is now CRV’s new sales and marketing manager.Alliance offloading 70% stake to Irish meat company - report
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats is set to acquire a 70% stake in Alliance Group, according to a report in…NZ tractor sales rise 7.5% in first half of 2025, TAMA reports
With June ending and following the most upbeat National Fieldays for several years, tractor dealers are reporting a lift in…Management
Tag and applicator a winner
Tagging thousands of new-born lambs at docking takes precision and tag technology that handles the volume at a good pace.
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.
EPA approves biological controls for noxious weed
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a rust fungus and a flower weevil to control Darwin’s barberry, a spiny invasive shrub.
Te Herenga o Te Rā combines solar power and sheep grazing
One of New Zealand's latest and largest agrivoltaics farm Te Herenga o Te Rā is delivering clean renewable energy while preserving the land's agricultural value for sheep grazing under the modules.
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.
Farm Health
Strong farmer uptake for Beef + Lamb NZ’s new nProve Beef genetics tool
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says it is seeing strong farmer interest in its newly launched nProve Beef genetics tool,…
Protect Your Patch: Treat farm boundaries like borders, says B+LNZ vet
Treat your farm boundary like a border. This was one of the messages delivered to farmers at a recent Beef…Striking it right with set-stock rates
Ewe feed requirements lift markedly in the last month before lambing.Handling sheep with care
I wrote an article in the May 6th issue of Rural News about how when set-stocking ewes for lambing, they need spreading…B+LNZ supports launch of DAGI to help farmers manage parasites and reduce drench use
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is a funding partner of DAGI (Drench and Grazing Integration), a new digital tool…Machinery & Products
Milker's Wipes are here
FIL's new Milker’s Wipes have landed in New Zealand.
A reliable, no-fuss workhorse
Showcased with a T7.245 at the recent National Fieldays, New Holland has expanded its T7 tractor range offering in New…Are Chinese tractors the next big thing for NZ farmers?
While we continue to see more Chinese car manufacturers tempting us with new offerings, is it time for farmers and…Krone celebrates 25 years of high horsepower machines
Certainly a late starter in the self-propelled harvester arena, Krone has gone on to be a key player, with 2025…John Deere launches F8 and F9 forage harvesters with over 1000hp
The arrival of new F8 and F9 designations for its 8000 and 9000 series forage harvesters, signals a swag of…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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Wrong focus
OPINION: Your old mate reckons townie Brooke van Velden, the Minister of Workplace (or is it Woke Place) Relations is…
Burn the village
OPINION: There's an infamous term coined by a US general during the Vietnam war, specifically in reference to the battle…
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Alliance offloading 70% stake to Irish meat company - report
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Two milk processing plants changing hands
Two large milk processing plants in New Zealand are changing hands.
