Rural

New law hailed by farmers in land use battle

Government moves to restrict large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions have been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Rotorua-Taupo branch president Braydon Schroder... Read More

NZ red meat exports hit $1.15b in May

New Zealand's red meat sector performed strongly again during May, with overall exports worth $1.15 billion, a 6% increase year-on-year, according to the... Read More

Scientist urges nationwide dung beetle strategy

As the major resistance to chemical drenches against gut parasites increases among New Zealand's grazing animals, entomologist and scientist with Dung Beetle... Read More

Tauranga volunteer praised for tireless efforts

A Tauranga man's dedication to providing meat to the community has led to him being named Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 Volunteer Star Awards. The announcement... Read More

Avocado industry predicts export boom

After a couple of tough seasons, the avocado industry is predicting better times ahead. Picking began last month and NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert expects exports... Read More

Jackson crowned Young Farmer of the Year

Waikato-Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson says he is over the moon to secure the title of New Zealand's top young farmer. The 26-year-old was crowned... Read More

Rural recycling on the rise

Plastic-free July is a time when many try to cut down on their plastic use, but for those on farm it can be a near impossible task, says Agrecovery chief executive... Read More

Farmers bitten by the bokashi bug

Farm owner Tim Hawke and current leaseholder Murray Weaver are into bokashi on a big scale. As well as being a soil superfood, it's also cost effective,... Read More

NZTA warns of livestock dangers on roads

A spate of incidents of animals found wandering on New Zealand highways has NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi urging people to be vigilant about supervision and... Read More

BoP's Young Grower to compete on national stage

Tauranga's Phoebe Scherer has won the Bay of Plenty 2025 Young Grower regional title. The technical lab manager for Apata pitched her skills against eight... Read More

Zespri teams up with Dame Lisa Carrington

Zespri, the world's largest kiwifruit marketer, has named Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, as its inaugural global brand ambassador. The... Read More

Farmer's last push for Young Farmer crown

A Waikato sheep and beef farmer is gearing up to achieve his dream of being crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year. It's 26-year-old Hugh Jackson's second time... Read More