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Richard Loe catches up with Peter Burke Rural News’ senior journalist to discuss some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of the newspaper
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Agricultural Vehicle Rule Changes Welcomed by Rural Contractors NZ
Rural Contractors NZ says proposed changes to land transport rules for agricultural vehicles are a welcome response by the Government…Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray Resigns
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.Breckenridge to Lead Lactalis Australia
Global dairy giant Lactalis has integrated its Australian operations with the Mainland Dairy consumer business it acquired from Fonterra earlier…Beef + Lamb NZ Inc Marks 40 Years of Red Meat Marketing
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Incorporated (BLNZ Inc) is marking 40 years of promoting red meat to New Zealand consumers,…Featured
DairyNZ Strategy Review: Farmer Feedback Closes 15 Nov
Farmers have until the end of this week to help shape DairyNZ’s future focus.
AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee Resigns; Interim CEO Named
Wayne McNee, chief executive of AgriZeroNZ, has resigned and will leave the organisation on 15 January 2027.
NZ Dairy Hits Record 2 Billion kgMS in 2025/26 Season
The New Zealand dairy sector set a record in the 2025/26 season, producing more than two billion kilograms of milksolids for the first time.
Milk Powder Prices Rally: $10/kgMS Milk Price in Sight
Milk powder prices are continuing their merry run, firming up a potential $10/kgMS farmgate price this season.
Year 11 Agriculture Science Saved: Teachers Welcome U-Turn
Teachers are welcoming the outgoing Government’s U-turn allowing agriculture and horticultural science to remain a standalone Year 11 subject.
Cost of Living Crisis 'Cost Government Votes'
Outgoing ACT MP and dairy farmer Mark Cameron says Saturday’s election result reflects voters deeply impacted by the cost of living.
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Tractor fires: Nests Behind Almost A Third of FMG Claims
Nesting birds are behind around $1.2 million worth of tractor fire claims every year, according to rural insurer FMG, which…Ravensdown Named Canterbury A&P Show Sponsor
Having Ravensdown as the naming rights sponsor of the Canterbury A&P Show demonstrates their confidence in the show as a…Can Drones Destroy Hornet Nests?
Will drones be the answer to tackling the problem of wasp and hornet nests high up in trees and other…New Synlait CEO Leon Fung Commits to Christchurch Move
Canterbury milk processor Synlait has come through tough times and is now ready to scale up from a stable base,…Order Early, Check the Label: NZPork’s Christmas Ham Advice
NZPork says a ham made in New Zealand is not necessarily made from New Zealand pork.Machinery & Products
Claas Balers Turn 30
Claas built its first variable chamber round baler - the Variant 100 - in 1996, so 2026 marks 30 years…Alpego Cracker Subsoiler: 3-in-1 Compaction Fix from OriginAg
Distributed in New Zealand by OriginAg and supported by its nationwide dealer network, the Italian-built Alpego brand offers an extensive…John Deere 500R Self-Propelled Sprayer Arrives in NZ
John Deere is introducing its 500R self-propelled sprayer to the NZ market, offering small-grain growers a new option designed for…High Diesel Prices: Will Fuel Efficiency Reshape Tractor Buying?
OPINION: With diesel pricing climbing once again because of the ongoing geo-political issues, you wonder how farmers, contractors and rural…Massey Ferguson to Add Compact Tractors in ITL partnership
Massey Ferguson has announced a strategic supply partnership with International Tractors Limited (ITL), a manufacturer of low-horsepower and compact tractors,…» Latest Print Issues Online
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'LinkedIn Greens'
OPINION: The same mainstream media muppets that brought you Jacindamania in 2017 have been flat out pimping for the Opportunities…
UK Warning
OPINION: Your old mate reckons the atrocious way farmers in the UK are treated by their lords and masters in…


