Rural

Deer release poses risks

As the hunting season gets underway in earnest, OSPRI and farmers are asking hunters to think again if they are considering illegally releasing and relocating... Read More

Farmer feedback reshaping He Waka Eke Noa options

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) are taking farmer feedback on board and working hard to improve the agricultural emissions pricing options, including driving... Read More

Police attending firearm incident at Whakamarama

Police are attending an incident at Whakamarama involving a firearm. Police received a report of a firearm being discharged at a Whakamarama Road address about... Read More

Global issues impact Farmgate Milk Price

Fonterra is revising its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from $9.30 - $9.90 per kgMS to $9.10 - $9.50 per kgMS. This reduces the midpoint of the range,... Read More

Biosecurity NZ responds to Indonesia Foot & Mouth

Biosecurity New Zealand is closely monitoring reports of a Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia, says Biosecurity New Zealand Deputy Director-General... Read More

Farmers benefit from weather collaboration

Farmers will now be able to access site specific weather forecasts and data from their smartphones in a new partnership between global farm-management company... Read More

Kiwifruit licenses selling for top prices

Stunning prices are being paid for gold kiwifruit licenses this year. Each year, Zespri releases licenses to grow the fruit, which growers then bid for. This... Read More

Dairy prices tumble in biggest fall since 2015

Global dairy prices have fallen sharply, easing from the record levels of recent weeks. The average price at the fortnightly global dairy auction overnight fell... Read More

New $40m packhouse delivers confidence to growers

The opening of a new packhouse and four cool stores in Te Puke provides reassurance to the burgeoning kiwifruit industry that kiwifruit growth can be processed. The... Read More

Finalists strive to achieve dairy industry awards

The 32 finalists representing 11 regions in the 2022 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards have been found. The National winners will be announced at a black tie... Read More

Pair accused of illegal hunting on BOP farm

Two men are due to appear in court after being arrested for allegedly unlawful hunting on a Bay of Plenty farm. A 31-year-old man will be appearing in Whakatāne... Read More

Extra 1580 workers allowed in to NZ

An extra 1580 workers will be able to come to New Zealand to take up jobs in the dairy industry, meat processing, and forestry, a move welcomed by Federated Farmers... Read More