Venison demand could outstrip supply this year
Demand versus supply is looking to hold New Zealand venison pricing firm as exporters begin to secure contracts.
EPA delays hamstring NZ tech uptake
Independent report highlights slowdown of EPA agrichemicals approval process and its cost to the sector.
Clicks snap up farm stay customers
Use media, influencers, clients and events to promote your farm stay, say experienced operators.
Fonterra names Anna Palairet COO
Logistics leader has been acting in the position since mid-2023.
Christmas on the first weekend in May
Phil Weir is shaking the presents and watching the pond as duck hunting season nears.
No more handshake deals with grocery chains
Commerce Commission moves to regularise negotiations between growers and retailers as it flags power imbalance.
No more handshake deals with grocery chains
Commerce Commission moves to regularise negotiations between growers and retailers as it flags power imbalance.
Southland’s rates heading north
On top of looming rates hikes, Southland’s “one bucket” approach to catchment management is deeply concerning for Federated Farmers.
Proper Crisps sourcing local kūmara again
Local consumers can once again munch away at crisps grown from locally sourced kūmara.
Food award winners all sweet and sour
From gelato to fermented foods, a wide range was on the podium at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.
Venison demand could outstrip supply this year
Demand versus supply is looking to hold New Zealand venison pricing firm as exporters begin to secure contracts.
Hot potato as spud crop surges back to life
After a tough year, potatoes the pick of the crop thanks to a good growing season.
Stream of calves moves north to buyers
As the dry bit hard, South Island vendors found support and keen buyers across the strait for their crop of calves.
Fonterra partners with Sharesies for share trading
App will offer new way to trade Fonterra Co-operative Group shares.
Clicks snap up farm stay customers
Use media, influencers, clients and events to promote your farm stay, say experienced operators.
Dealing with drought the focus in Mackenzie Basin
Farmers and ag leaders gather to share strategies for making it through into winter.
Good neighbours make good defences
The many properties just over the fence have meant some opportunities for the Moore family of Nelson, and some challenges.
Farm plans must be practical and cost-effective
Farmers will be cautiously optimistic about this news, Federated Farmers says.
Immigration changes a Ministerial misstep?
Federated Farmers seek clarity over new work visa rules.
Horticulture speaks out on RMA reforms
Protecting food production must be top of mind in making amendments to the Resource Management Act, says HortNZ.
China still has much to offer, says McClay
Minister takes on naysayers ahead of trip to deepen valuable trade relationship.
Govt keen to see more water storage requests in fast-track queue
Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones says more water storage is key to raising productivity and export earnings.
EPA delays hamstring NZ tech uptake
Independent report highlights slowdown of EPA agrichemicals approval process and its cost to the sector.
BioLumic gets funds to fatten up ryegrass
Palmerston North UV light technology company receives $5m AgriZeroNZ investment.
NZ needs to plan for alternative proteins, study finds
Presenting range of land-use scenarios, researchers say the worst course of action would be to do nothing.
Flying Kiwi rainmaker welcomed by Thais
Strong interest in NZ-built aircraft from Thailand’s Department of Royal Rainmaking.
Fonterra names Anna Palairet COO
Logistics leader has been acting in the position since mid-2023.
Muka Tangata to freshen food and fibre qualifications
Agriculture qualifications development projects launched in March.
Learning NZ’s dairying ropes a family affair
Battling to recruit staff for the remote North Canterbury farm he manages, Jaspal Singh looked closer to home – thousands of kilometres away.
NZ shearer sets new Merino world record in Aus
An Australia-based shearer from a tiny Central Otago township has become the first person to shear 500 Merino ewes in an eight-hour record attempt.
Christmas on the first weekend in May
Phil Weir is shaking the presents and watching the pond as duck hunting season nears.
Electric farming is having its lightbulb moment
Farmers could be the backbone of NZ’s energy system, says Mike Casey, but for that to happen, the rules need to change.
Welcome words as ministers work the woolshed
Alan Emerson was there as the government launched its promised regional meetings.
The changing face of dairy herd nutrition
Pasture may not be the whole story when it comes to farmers meeting future challenges, says SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson.