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B+LNZ Employment Hub: Farm Staff Support, Refreshed
Building a strong team is one of the biggest drivers of a successful sheep and beef business, but it can…NZ Blueberry Industry Sounds Alarm Over MPI Import Plan
Blueberry growers are warning that fresh imports could pose a huge biosecurity risk for NZ’s horticulture sector.US Launches Lamb Safeguard Probe, NZ Exports at Risk
As expected, the US has launched a safeguard investigation into lamb imports, a move that could impact New Zealand sheepmeat…Milk Glut Drags Fonterra Forecast Down to $9.20/kgMS
A milk glut around the world shows no sign of easing, putting downward pressure on farmgate milk prices for the…National
185 Beef Farms Sign Up as Halter's Satellite Fencing Delivers Early Gains
Two months after unveiling a major upgrade to its beef product, Halter says its farmers are on track for major…
First H5 Bird Flu Case Confirmed in NZ
New Zealanders are being urged to be alert following a confirmed positive case of H5 bird flu this week.NZ First 'doesn't oppose trade element' of India FTA
Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson says his party – NZ First - isn’t opposed to the “trade element” of a…DairyNZ: Waikato Farmers Need Certainty on PC1 Rules
{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "DairyNZ: Waikato Farmers Need Certainty on PC1 Rules", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Staff…Government's New Planning System, PC1 'Won't Mesh Together Well'
Waikato farmers have been told that the Government’s new planning system legislation and the region’s Plan Change 1 (PC1) “won’t…World
Dawn Meats acquires German distributor Alexander Eyckeler GmbH
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats has acquired Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a long-standing German customer and partner of Alliance Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Fertiliser Prices Surge as FAO Flags Global Food Security Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the global implications of the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Nestle reportedly withdraws from methane accord
The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.
NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved
The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.
UK removes tariffs on US ethanol, alarming farmers
While Donald Trump seems to deliver a new tariff every few days, there seems to be an endless stream of leaders heading to the White House to negotiate reciprocal deals.
Opinion
New-Gen - It's What We Do
OPINION: The year was 2020, the month was January, and an article in this esteemed publication suggested "a new thought…
Editorial: Wool's Back in the Black
OPINION: Confidence in the wool sector is rebounding as prices hit levels not seen in more than 15 years.Spinning the Climate Stuff
OPINION: With the winter months officially here, I trust all is well at your place.Editorial: Outstanding Performance
OPINION: The latest update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the state of NZ's primary sector paints a…Resilience is 'Getting Back to Normal'
OPINION: Humans are resilient. We are part of nature and have evolved for survival.Agribusiness
Pāmu Opens Farm Gates for Summer Open Farm Days
State farmer Pāmu is opening its farm gates this summer in an effort to give the rural sector the opportunity…
NZ Rural Contractors Push for Urgent VDAM Rule Reform
While the Government has moved quickly to make commercial hauliers' lot easier during the current fuel crisis, they appear to…Ravensdown Named Naming Rights Sponsor of A&P Show
{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Ravensdown Named Naming Rights Sponsor of A&P Show", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Staff…Rabobank AgPathways Programme Helps Young Farmers Build Business Skills in Whanganui
37 farmers from across the Rangitīkei and Manawatū regions recently spent a day-and-a-half learning new business management and planning skills…Patoa Farms, New Zealand's Largest Pig Farm, Sold to Pork Industry Consortium
Patoa Farms Limited, New Zealand's largest pig farm, has been sold for an undisclosed price.Management
Primary Sector Needs A Pipeline of Directors
OPINION: Good governance is critical to the primary sector. Whether it is a rural business, a levy-payer organisation or a research body, we need a pipeline of capable directors with a passion for, and knowledge of, the sector.
Northland Study: Emissions Cuts "Unsustainable" for Dairy
A five-year study has found that the cost of reducing emissions without technology may be significant and unsustainable for Northland dairy farmers.
Climate Change Is Reshaping New Zealand Pasture Growth, Study Finds
The science underpinning New Zealand's dairy, beef and sheep grazing systems was largely established from the 1950s onward, but new analysis shows that the climate those systems were built for has shifted significantly.
B+LNZ Launches nProve Tracker to Improve Sheep Flock Genetics
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has unveiled a new tool to help sheep farmers better understand the genetics in their flock and make more informed decisions.
Velvetleaf Control Success in 2025-26 Season Highlights Biosecurity Risks
Classified as an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act, the invasive weed velvetleaf can be resistant to many herbicides, making it difficult to control, while statistics note it has the potential to reduce yields by up to 70%.
Farm Health
LIC: Faster Bull Team Change Reflects Genetic Progress
In the past, a bull could sit comfortably in a breeding team for several years with little change, but today,…
Managing Light Ewes at Scanning: Wormwise Advice
Scanning is a great time to start identifying and managing groups of ewes based on feeding priorities. Wormwise's Mary Bowron…LIC Reports Record Six-Week In-Calf Rate for Dairy Herds
New season data from LIC shows a strong reproductive performance for the 2025-26 season, with a lift in key metrics…FECPAK Launches Faster Facial Eczema Testing for Farmers
Parasite testing platform FECPAK has launched a facial eczema testing solution that delivers faster results.Vaccine Helps Keep Clostridial Disease At Bay
Clostridial diseases are a major cause of sudden death in young lambs and calves, and for King Country farmer and…Machinery & Products
John Deere Names 2026 Technician of the Year Finalists
John Deere has announced the finalists for its 2026 Technician of the Year Awards, with 30 regional finalists being named…
SAM Machinery Reveals e-Spreader at Fieldays
Kiwi built to suit Kiwi conditions, the Fieldays reveal of its new 3-point linkage mounted e-Spreader will add another string…Stewart Trailers Unveils Tetrad 35-Tonne Trailer
Founded in 1988, Stewart Trailers is owned and managed by James and Mandy Stewart from their site in North-East Scotland.Can-Am Unveils Outlander Electric ATV at Fieldays
Last month's National Fieldays was an important event for Canadian manufacturer Can-Am, as it unveiled its first electric ATV, the…JCB Targets New Land Speed Record with Hydrogen-Powered Hydromax
While its best known as a manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, JCB holds a significant place in the record…Motoring
Subaru New Zealand Unveils All-Electric Trailseeker SUV Ahead of September 2026 Launch
Subaru New Zealand has announced the all-new, all-electric Trailseeker will join its SUV line-up in September 2026.
Toyota Hilux Celebrates 50 Years in New Zealand with New BEV Model
Since arriving on New Zealand’s shores in 1976, the Hilux has been seen of farms, building sites and back roads,…Kia Tasman ute launches in NZ
Stepping into the already crowded ute market, it’s important to bring your best game. Kia look to have done just…Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.
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