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Poultry farmers bag award for using less antibiotics
The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) has won the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Award.'Let's not chase rainbows'
Farmers with experience and breeding knowledge are deeply concerned about the pressure to breed for low methane sheep traits and…Plan to keep fall armyworm away
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in the development of an integrated pest management approach to safeguard New…National
Nominations open for co-op milk price panel member
The Fonterra Co-operative Council is looking for a farmer representative to sit on the Fonterra Milk Price Panel.
Envoy's positive Fieldays debut
It's important that the benefits and opportunities of the New Zealand/European Union free trade deal (FTA) as outlined in the…Zespri CEO's final good news story
Departing Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson had some good news for the country's kiwifruit growers just days before he left…UK FTA helps boost exports
Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says the outlook for beef in the US is expected to hold up…Primary sector's cream of the crop
A hero of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts, an app that opens up a world of farming knowledge, and a professor…World
Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO
The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
Election most important for British farming - NFU
As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.
Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant benefits to both parties.
World food prices dip - FAO
In December, world food prices dipped for a ninth consecutive month, according to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
Opinion
Forgiving and moving on
OPINION: The annual National Fieldays have come and gone for yet another year.
Maccas customers in no rush to buy a sustainable Big Mac
OPINION: Recently I spent a couple of days on the Macca's site at Fieldays.Editorial: Live animal exports fight
OPINION: A public battle is playing out between supporters and opponents of live animal experts.Ag's large fall in small business productivity
OPINION: The primary sector has faced many challenges over recent years, with environmental and regulatory factors pushing businesses to adapt…Pastoral farming ticks all the boxes, remains far from extinction
OPINION: Pastoral farmers stare at the media reports might be forgiven for wondering if they are heading the way of…Agribusiness
Farmlands' directors re-elected for another term
Farmlands shareholders have re-elected sitting directors Dawn Sangster and Gray Baldwin for another three-year term.
Red meat exporters to lead Taste Pure Nature programme
Country of origin beef and lamb marketing programme Taste Pure Nature is set to move into a new phase.Tracy Brown to take over as DairyNZ chair
Waikato farmer Tracy Brown will become DairyNZ’s first woman board chair in October.Fonterra announces executive team changes
Fonterra has appointed two new members to its management team, as part of the co-op’s “step-change in strategic direction”.Macca's $500 million Kiwi shopping list
McDonald's says it spent $546 million with Kiwi producers in 2023.Management
Plan to keep fall armyworm away
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in the development of an integrated pest management approach to safeguard New Zealand’s maize and sweetcorn industries against fall armyworm.
Another solar farm on the cards
Solar generation company, Lodestone Energy is partnering with Haldon Station, located in the heart of the Mackenzie District, to build and operate a 220 MW utility-scale solar farm.
Ultimate tractor for white cow deal pays off
Cambridge dairy farmer Kirsty Steeghs made a unique trade off with her husband.
Farmers learn about improving waterways
Dairy farmers picked up practical tools and actions to enhance farm waterways at DairyNZ’s Fieldays site this year.
Students plant native seedlings
A group of year 5 Swannanoa School students saw their yearlong native seedling project come to fruition when they planted their seedlings at Brian and Rosemary Whyte’s Swannanoa farm in North Canterbury last month.
Farm Health
Poultry farmers bag award for using less antibiotics
The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) has won the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Award.
'Let's not chase rainbows'
Farmers with experience and breeding knowledge are deeply concerned about the pressure to breed for low methane sheep traits and…Biosecurity levy slashed by 66%
A biosecurity levy, imposed on dairy farmers to fight Mycoplasma bovis, will reduce by 66% from next month.One-stop shop to tackle M. bovis
A national pest management plan to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) will come into effect by the end of this…Cows 'prefer eating hay on pasture during winter'
Dairy cows managed in winter on pasture, with hay bales, spent more time ruminating and lying in postures suggesting greater…Machinery & Products
More efficient jumbo wagons
In a move that will be welcomed by many, Austrian manufacturer Pottinger appears to be following a trend of bringing…
Fieldays' top young innovator
Growing up on a South Waikato sheep and beef farm, Penny Ranger has firsthand experience on the day-to-day challenges.Claas completes 500,000th machine
Claas is celebrating half a million combine harvesters built since 1936, marking the occasion by building anniversary machines from the…Woollen covers that keep newborn lambs safe, warm
A Christchurch manufacturer of woollen covers for newborn lambs says his covers pay dividends in survival rates and liveweight gains,…Donated tractors welcome news
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit in February 2023, it left an estimated $13.5 billion worth of damage across New Zealand.Motoring
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…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Fieldays focused
OPINION: Your old mate had a wee crack at Fieldays recently for the perception it was more focused on quantity…
'Woke madness'
OPINION: Real estate agent Janet Dickson's court case, following her refusal to complete a compulsory Māori culture course, is being watched…
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Rugby star turns brand ambassador
Animal health company Virbac is teaming up with rugby star and farmer Scott Barrett.
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Open Country unveils major expansion plan
Confirming its "immense faith" in the dairy industry, the country's second largest milk processor is embarking on a significant investment…