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Hewett appointed AgriZeroNZ chair
Rob Hewett has been appointed the new chair of AgriZeroNZ, the public-private partnership designed to accelerate the development of tools…Crush death triggers on-farm traffic alert
Following a sentencing for a death at a South Canterbury agribusiness, WorkSafe New Zealand is calling on farmers to consider…Outdoor zone for adventure seekers
An exciting feature of this year's Northland Field Days will be the new outdoor zone.Industry monitoring dry conditions
While it has been a great spring and summer for farmers, soil moisture levels in the Waikato are now plummeting…National
Forums to help sharpen business skills
Applications for the 2025 intake of Rabobank's Farm Managers Programme (FMP) and Executive Development Programme (EDP) are now open.
FE survey underway
Beef + Lamb NZ wants farmers to complete a survey that will shed light on the financial toll of facial…Top dairy CEO quits
Arguably one of the country's top dairy company's chief executives, Richard Wyeth has abruptly quit Chinese owned Westland Milk Products…Wool carpet u-turn ‘could help growers’
If a New Zealand wool carpet maker were to win the bid for the hotly debated Kainga Ora state housing…DairyNZ seeks more cash
For the first time in 17 years, DairyNZ wants farmers to contribute more cash to run the industry-good organisation.World
Oz farmers' election wishlist
Australian farmers advocate NFF says this year’s Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.
New export records for Aussie goatmeat
The Australian goatmeat industry set a new record for production and exports last year.
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Sustainability dominates dairy summit
To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.
Bluetongue on the march
While unrecorded in New Zealand, Bluetongue, an acute viral disease in ruminants, is endemic in tropical and sub-tropical climates.
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GMO deregulation risky for farmers
OPINION: Recent progress in methods for gene manipulations suggests exciting new possibilities in medicine and agriculture, but significant risks remain…
Everybody needs food
OPINION: All models are wrong.Kiwi farmers are the best
OPINION: Pre-Parliament, I was involved with the International Dairy Federation. I attended firstly business meetings at the annual conference, then…Editorial: Will big be better?
OPINION: The shakeup to the science sector with the proposed merger of four ag related crown research institutes (CRIs) into…Oppose the emissions agenda
OPINION: It's time to fight back against Silver Fern Farms’ emissions agenda.Agribusiness
Record exhibitor numbers set tone for field days
Northland Field Days organisers are giving a big shout out to exhibitors who have signed up for the three-day event…
Co-op boosts chilled exports to China
Alliance Group has secured greater access for chilled beef exports to China, following approval for two of its processing plants…Expo set to deliver in spades
The countdown is on to be one of the most anticipated events in the sheep and beef industry, the East…A more prosperous year ahead
DairyAgnition announces new online sales channel
Ravensdown’s venture arm, Agnition, has announced a new online sales platform in an effort to give Kiwis more choices for…Management
First-time contestant named region’s best young farmer
A Franklin dairy farmer has inched closer to national victory after being crowned Northland’s top young farmer.
Velvetleaf a real risk to crops
Any farmer that harvests or buys crops risks inviting one of the world's most invasive pest plants onto their property - to their detriment.
‘Nanobubble’ trial trims irrigation water usage
North Canterbury dairy farmer and recently-elected deputy chair of DairyNZ, Cameron Henderson, is enjoying a huge reduction in irrigation water use after converting a pivot irrigator to drag perforated drip tubes across the ground instead of elevated sprinkler heads.
Celebrations at Muller Station
More than 260 people gathered at Muller Station in Marlborough recently to celebrate the 2024 Westpac + OsGro Marlborough Farmer of the Year winner.
Farm Health
Deer farmer targets poor performers, saves money
Management practices that aim to cull the poor performers rather than boost the best are a key to success for…
Latest beef genetics developments on show
Next month, the Beef Breeder Forum is set to give farmers an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in…Forum to discuss Angus genetics and beef production
The Neogen World Angus Forum, a major event in global Angus beef industry, is set to return in 2025.Animal welfare drives scientist’s research
Whatever an animal is raised for, it deserves a good life — and just as importantly, a “good death”.NZ genetic engine version 6 launched
The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and…Machinery & Products
New home for JCB Agriculture
Power Farming has announced a new chapter in its partnership with JCB, which having represented the UK-based company’s construction equipment…
Sparta leads the charge against fall armyworm
Access to innovation will benefit New Zealand farmers and growers with a broad toolkit of options.Market leading side-by-side to be displayed
Can-Am will be using the upcoming Northland Field Days (Stand E6) to give farmers the opportunity to see the Defender…CAT's 100th anniversary
While instantly recognised as the major player in construction equipment, Caterpillar Inc, more commonly known as CAT, has its roots…Krone unveils trailer suited for field and road work
While widely known for its extensive agricultural machinery ranges, German company is also a major producer of trailers for the…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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Ruth reckons
OPINION: Ruth Richardson, architect of the 1991 ‘Mother of all Budgets’ and the economic reforms dubbed ‘Ruthanasia’, added her two…
Veg, no meat?
OPINION: Why do vegans and others opposed to eating meat try to convince others that a plant based diet is…
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Telescopic front-end loader
An interesting concept emerged at the recent EIMA show in Italy, where Italian company Aries - a front linkage manufacturer -…
Oppose the emissions agenda
OPINION: It's time to fight back against Silver Fern Farms’ emissions agenda.
Major shakeup for the NZ science system
The government has announced a major restructuring of the country's seven crown research institutes (CRIs), which will see them merged…
