Editorial: Seize Your Destiny
OPINION: Farmers around the country are welcoming the proposed reform of local government.
OPINION: This old mutt understands that Federated Farmers has recently ceased the production of its monthly publication Fed News, as the economic realities of producing the paper have hit home.
He understands that Feds have now done a deal with Farmers Weakly (sic), where it will run four pages of its spin each week.
This will be a very strange collaboration, considering FW’s pro the current government stance on things like ag emissions – which has earnt it the moniker of Farmers Wokely (sic) throughout the sector – and the Feds very strong anti-ag emissions position.
Your old mate gives it less than a year before this deal all ends in tears.
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand quad safety field day, held along the rugged Whanganui river valley at Kakatahi, focused on identifying risks and taking appropriate actions to minimise unplanned accidents.
Healthy snacking company Rockit has announced Wang Yibo, one of China's most influential celebrities, as its new brand ambassador.
Rabobank has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its AgPathways Programme, with 23 farmers from Otago and Southland gathering for two-and-a-half days to learn new business management and planning skills.
Adopting strategies to reduce worm burden on farm goes hand-in--hand with best practice farm management practices to optimise stock production and performance, veterinarian Andrew Roe says.
Last night saw the winners of the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards named at a gala dinner at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
A 12-month pathway programme has helped kickstart a career in dairy for an 18-year-old student-turned-farmer.

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