Pāmu Silver Stabilizer Dairy Beef Genetics Open to Farmers
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Your canine crusader has yet more to report from his growing list of ‘Landcorp fails’.
The latest comes in a new political appointment to the failing state farmer’s board of directors.
Late last month, the SOE put out a media release stating: “Landcorp Farming Ltd’s (Pamu) shareholding ministers have made a new appointment to the board. Doug Woolerton will join the board from 1 May …”.
However, what the media statement failed to mention is that the two ‘shareholding ministers’ are none other NZ First’s Winston Peters and Shane Jones and the new Landcorp director Doug Woolerton happens to be a past NZ First MP and long-time confidant of Peters.
So much for the claims made by Peters who attacked the “brorocracy” of political appointments before entering Government.
Decades piloting planes has ensured vet and farmer David Hayes is focused on safety. So, after a serious accident while welding on farm, he is sharing his experience so others can learn from it.
Canterbury milk processor, Synlait Milk has confirmed Leon Fung as its chief executive officer.
OPINION: Making it easier to collect rainwater and use it to grow crops and livestock is a no brainer.
As part of its Election 2026 coverage, Rural News asked political parties how they would help pull the arable sector out of the doldrums. Here's what they said:
Farmers are being encouraged to rethink how they manage waste on farm with the launch of ruralwastesorted.co.nz, a new website bringing together practical tips, real farmer experiences and resources.
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is celebrating the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) coming into force today, bringing New Zealand wine improved access to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

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