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NZ invokes mandatory talks to settle dairy dispute
A dairy quota dispute between New Zealand and Canada is heading to mandatory negotiations.Southland farmers want Fish & Game reprimanded
Southland farmers want the Government to strip Fish & Game of their advocacy function and refocus the organisation on the…Sheep farmer sentenced for animal welfare breaches
A Palmerston North sheep farmer has been disqualified indefinitely from overseeing animals and fined $13,000 for failing to treat flystrike…Study grants for students keen on red meat processing, exporting
Fancy a career in the red meat processing and exporting sector? Then here’s your chance to apply for a scholarship.National
Cast your votes, dairy farmers urged
Levy-paying dairy farmers are being reminded that they only have a few days left to vote in DairyNZ’s board of…
AR37 scientist scoops award
A scientist instrumental in the development and commercialisation of the novel endophyte AR37 scooped the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Science and Research…Bolger to rejoin Fonterra
Matt Bolger, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of The University of Waikato Management School, is joining Fonterra’s management team from March next…Synlait lifts milk price to $9
Canterbury milk processor Synlait has lifted its forecast base milk price for the 2024/2025 season to $9/kgMS.Spud growers seek fair returns
Regulation changes, future proofing the industry and ensuring fair returns are some of the challenges facing potato growers, according to…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
Be an investor, not a landlord
OPINION: New Zealanders have a love affair with property investment. After securing a family home, buying a rental property is…
Feed efficiency or curbing methane?
OPINION: Evolution is important. So is feeding people properly.Editorial: Smithfield closure just the start?
OPINION: Rural New Zealand has been taking some very big hits of late. The latest of these, the closure of…Visa changes bring fresh woes
Rural Contractors NZ says members are frustrated at having to work through more layers to get visas approved for skilled…Ancient fibre could rebuild the regions
OPINION: Local government is badly underfunded.Agribusiness
Capture your love for farming in a photo and win!
BASF New Zealand is launching its inaugural Biggest AgriPhoto Competition, inviting Kiwi farmers and rural communities from across the country…
New seed ordering feature for farmers
Farmers and growers can now easily manage their seed requirements thanks to a pioneering FarmlandsPRO feature launched by Farmlands.B+LNZ gets new CEO
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has appointed Alan Thomson as its new chief executive officer.Rabobank cuts loan rate
Rabobank New Zealand will reduce the variable base rate on its rural loans by 0.5%, effective from 16 October 2024.Proposed highway toll - new cost burden for farmers
Farmers in the Tararua District are meeting to decide whether to throw their weight behind a move to oppose the…Management
Working together, leading change
A group of Canterbury farmers who work together exploring the various uses of liquid injection systems on their seed drills was the worthy winner of the Working Together Award at the recent 2024 Arable Awards, says the group’s FAR Facilitator.
Powering farmers to tackle worm challenges on farm
The worm challenge for sheep and beef farmers is increasing as the warm, moist weather of spring and early summer arrives.
Lifelong commitment to support all things arable
As the judges' citation put it, anyone who has been involved in the arable industry for the past 40 years has surely met the man named to the industry's Hall of Fame at the recent Arable Awards, Greendale grower Syd Worsfold.
Robotic milking keeping cows happier, healthier
The De Leeuw family has been running their dairy farm in Kaitake, Taranaki, for over 20 years.
It’s nearly time for fert – spread it accurately
With reports that sales are down significantly, no doubt driven by higher cost and lower returns, it follows that accurate spreading of any product being used is a must.
Farm Health
Improving lamb survival rates
Improving lamb survival rates is a key focus for New Zealand farmers, especially this time of year.
The gold standard for beef calves
Major steps are underway to improve the quality of dairy beef calves.How to achieve successful lambing
Lambing is now well advanced around much of New Zealand, including in areas where drought-like conditions are presenting real challenges…TB slaughter levy for dairy jumps 75c/head
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.Mayo, high-tech barrier help reduce possum numbers
Taranaki's Zero Possum project has entered a new phase, featuring a high-tech farmland barrier and a few squirts of mayo.Machinery & Products
New F5 balers from McHale
Irish grassland machinery manufacturer McHale has unveiled the new four-model range of F5 fixed chamber balers.
Fencing industry’s cream of the crop
The recent Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand (FCANZ) Industry Awards recognises and acknowledges those who exemplify the mission of…Got $1.5m for a bit of spraying?
While we are seeing more and more drones being used in New Zealand agriculture, we’re some way behind the US,…Manure decanter helps farm enhance sustainability
In a groundbreaking move for dairy farming in New Zealand, Craig Copland has become the first farmer in the country…Compact disc harrows to tackle stubbles
With ongoing ‘noise’ to reduce herbicides, many manufacturers have been introducing a wide range of options for mechanical weed control.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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Waikato farmer Jim van der Poel’s foray into dairy industry governance began 25 years ago with a bang.
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