Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett said he was hugely impressed by the calibre and commitment of this year's winners of the Arable Awards in seven categories.

Marton's Simon Nitschke has scooped the pool winning both Maize Farmer of the Year and Arable Farmer of the Year at the recent 2024 Arable Awards in Christchurch.

PGG Wrightson chief executive Stephen Guerin says the agriculture sector remains in a tough spot.

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has announced $16.8 million in Budget 2024 funding to support councils in accelerating recovery efforts following the severe weather events of 2023.

Kubota NZ is continuing to improve its equipment attachment range with the BB30 Box Blade, said to be ideal for landscaping grading operations, using a skid steer or tracked compact loader.

Agricultural and environmental consultant, Louis Batley, has been named as the FarmIQ Systems Emerging Rural Professional of the Year for 2024, the top contender in a field of highly impressive and talented nominees.

Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.

Entries for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards are now open, with new categories.

Taranaki Regional Council is working to eradicate pest plants from 570 sites around the region – about three times as many as six years ago.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is expanding a scholarship programme for tertiary students as part of its efforts to boost on-the-ground support for farmers and growers.