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Congratulations to the two winners of our Suzuki Kingquad competition.
Craig Whittaker from Waimauku is the winner of the Dairy News competition while Marilyn Redditt from Tapanui is the Rural News winner.
Both are eagerly awaiting their brand new Kingquad 500 courtesy of Rural News Group and Suzuki New Zealand.
Thanks to everyone that entered.
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
Good news for New Zealand dairy farmers – whole milk and skim milk powder prices rose in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.
Over the last two decades, the days of combi machines for spreading and raking grass have disappeared, with manufacturers and end users realising that dedicated machines lead to far better results.
For those rural women who feel menopause might be getting the best of them, a series of events is heading to the Waikato that could help.
A former dairy farmer with a passion for breeding good cows has switched gears after farming in her own right.
Waikato dairy farmer Neil Bateup, made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in the New Year 2026 Honours list, says he’s grateful for the award.
Another Australian state has given the green light to virtual fencing, opening another market for Kiwi company Halter.
Farmer interest continues to grow as a Massey University research project to determine the benefits or otherwise of the self-shedding Wiltshire sheep is underway. The project is five years in and has two more years to go. It was done mainly in the light of low wool prices and the cost of shearing. Peter Burke recently went along to the annual field day held Massey's Riverside farm in the Wairarapa.
Applications are now open for the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards, set to be held at Parliament on 23 July.
Ravensdown has announced a collaboration with Kiwi icon, Footrot Flats in an effort to bring humour, heart, and connection to the forefront of the farming sector.
Forest & Bird's Kiwi Conservation Club is inviting New Zealanders of all ages to embrace the outdoors with its Summer Adventure Challenges.
