A Hastings man has been banned from owning livestock for five years and fined $7,800 after failing to provide 26 cattle with sufficient food, resulting in two of them dying and two being euthanised to prevent further suffering.

Former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has been appointed the new chairman of the Meat Industry Association (MIA) following the retirement of current chairman John Loughlin from the role.

Data released this week by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 50 fewer farm sales for the three months ended May 2022 than for the same period in 2021.

The Government says it is investing to create new product categories and new international markets for strong wool and is calling on Kiwi businesses and consumers to get behind the environmentally friendly fibre.

Shirley-Ann and Rick Mannering have been named 2022 Regional Supreme Winners in the Auckland Balance Farm Environment Awards.

Kate Acland, Northern South Island Director, has been appointed as deputy chair of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) board.

Fonterra is creating two new management roles to increase focus on innovation and driving strategy.

The Krone VariPack Plus is a high-density, high-performance round baler comprising of four models – the VariPack V 165, V 165 XC, VariPack V 190 and V 190 XC.

With the release of its N5 and T5 series of tractors, Valtra continues to expand its presence in the Australia-New Zealand region.

Hawke's Bay farming equipment manufacturer Hustler Equipment has announced the recent acquisition of the production facilities of McLaren Stainless.