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- [Ballance Future Ready Farms project shows promise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ballance-future-ready-farms-project-shows-promise/): Fund’s work has had to cover the spectrum, including pastoral, arable and horticultural research and development.
- [Mt Somers farmer goes the extra mile for his wool ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/india-unlocking-a-growing-consumer-market/mt-somers-farmer-goes-the-extra-mile-for-his-wool/): Blair Gallagher demonstrates his faith in his product by ‘putting a farmer to the fleece’ at Indian carpet expo.
- [Two Northland towns, two very different fortunes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/two-northland-towns-two-very-different-fortunes/): Federated Farmers is calling for greater investment in water storage, pointing to the contrasting economic fortunes of two Northland towns – Kerikeri and Kaikohe.
- [Strong wool prices steady at national auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-wool-prices-steady-at-national-auction/): Prices slightly in sellers’ favour amid limited offering.
- [Principal calls for PM to intervene in school agriculture debate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/principal-calls-for-pm-to-intervene-in-school-agriculture-debate/): Feilding High School's principal says a decision from Christopher Luxon may be needed to save Year 11 agriculture as a standalone subject.
- [EU warns Paris Accord exit could threaten NZ trade](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/eu-warns-paris-accord-exit-could-threaten-nz-trade/): As pulling out of the climate accord becomes a feature of NZ election promises, Brussels officials point out the dangers of such a stance.
- [NZ Paris Accord poll results – October 16](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/nz-paris-accord-poll-results-october-16/): Of the 53.7% who voted no, many felt New Zealand should challenge the relevance of the Paris Accord.
- [Bull prices lose their spring momentum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bull-prices-lose-their-spring-momentum/): Increased supplies into the US imported beef market are the problem, writes Mel Croad.
- [Kaweka farmers gain new land management tools](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kaweka-farmers-gain-new-land-management-tools/): Kaweka collective and Perrin Ag develop resources with the potential to be adopted by other catchment groups.
- [Scott Technology reports steady sales growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/scott-technology-reports-steady-sales-growth/): In materials handling and protein divisions, Scott reports its first Australian customer.
- [UK farmers face environmental support funding changes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/uk-farmers-face-environmental-support-funding-changes/): Support payments for environmental work are undergoing fundamental reform.
- [Arable pressures push Canterbury farmer into solar](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable-pressures-push-canterbury-farmer-into-solar/): Declining opportunities to grow peas and grass seed have prompted Bruce Wild to diversify, with solar panels set to share his land with sheep.
- [Fonterra farmers increase use of fixed milk pricing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-farmers-increase-use-of-fixed-milk-pricing/): Farmers can’t control market volatility, Fonterra says, but they can reduce their exposure to it.
- [Strong farm returns mask growing pressures in Rangitīkei](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/strong-farm-returns-mask-growing-pressures-in-rangitikei/): Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson warns rising infrastructure costs, lost processing industries and funding constraints threaten the region’s long-term growth.
- [Council knew of farmland risks before approving sludge deal: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/queenstown-council-knew-sludge-risks-feds-say/): Federated Farmers says newly released documents show Queenstown Lakes District Council was warned of land degradation risks before approving a five-year sludge disposal deal.
- [Hawke's Bay vet nurse challenges politicians to live on her income for a month](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hawkes-bay-vet-nurse-challenges-politicians-to-live-on-her-income-for-a-month/): A Hawke’s Bay mother of two struggling with rising living costs has challenged politicians to survive on her family’s income for a month to understand their financial pressures.
- [Rising concern over exporting aquifer water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/rising-concern-over-exporting-aquifer-water/): Why is precious water from the Heretaunga Plains being bottled and sent offshore, locals ask.
- [Leon Fung takes Synlait’s top job as turnaround continues](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/leon-fung-confirmed-in-synlait-ceo-role/): Leon Fung’s journey from dairy plant operator to CEO has taken another step as he takes charge of Synlait during a critical period for the company.
- [Skellerup rides out turbulent world markets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/skellerup-rides-out-turbulent-world-markets/): Company has achieved 10 consecutive years of earnings growth, reflected in its appreciating share price.
- [NZ agriculture 'coasting on past research success'](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-agriculture-coasting-on-past-research-success/): A leading scientist warns New Zealand’s restrictive gene technology rules and lack of research investment are putting agricultural innovation at risk.
- [NZ venison makes its mark with US Army’s future leaders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/nz-venison-makes-its-mark-with-us-armys-future-leaders/): New Zealand farmed venison could soon fuel 5000 US Army cadets at West Point, as growing American demand opens new opportunities for Kiwi deer farmers.
- [Brazil trade talks open doors for NZ exporters](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/brazil-trade-talks-open-doors-for-nz-exporters/): Formal talks on a South American FTA may start as early as next year, says McClay.
- [Plea to bring forward Arms Act mental health rule](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/plea-to-bring-forward-arms-act-mental-health-rule/): Trust wants speedier implementation of new rule that allows for longer suspension period for a firearm licence for mental health reasons.
- [Halal certification issue halts NZ meat exports to UAE](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/halal-certification-issue-halts-nz-meat-exports-to-uae/): Accreditation of certifying body suddenly withdrawn by UAE government.
- [Farming confidence returns, but Waikato farmer fears setbacks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farming-confidence-returns-but-waikato-farmer-fears-setbacks/): From government policy and rising costs to commodity prices and El Niño, sharemilker Carla de Wet says farmers face an uncertain year despite renewed confidence.
- [Tony Chamberlain’s remarkable 50-year shearing journey](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/tony-chamberlains-remarkable-50-year-shearing-journey/): Drawn by the potential earnings, Waimate veteran Tony Chamberlain was soon showing his skills in the shed.
- [The future doesn’t pay a dividend, until it does](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-future-doesnt-pay-a-dividend-until-it-does/): FoodHQ is closing, writes Dr Victoria Hatton, but the questions it has been asking are not going away.
- [Another shearer sentenced in PETA abuse case](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/another-shearer-sentenced-in-peta-abuse-case/): North Otago man given two months’ home detention for physical abuse of lambs videotaped by animal rights group.
- [Bremworth set for board shake-up under new majority owner](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bremworth-set-for-board-shake-up-under-new-majority-owner/): Shareholders will approve the appointment of new majority shareholder David Ferrier at annual meeting.
- [US sheep farmers challenge NZ lamb import claims](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/us-sheep-farmers-challenge-nz-lamb-import-claims/): Blame for domestic industry woes laid squarely at feet of cheaper NZ and Australian imports.
- [Bremworth board backs Mangawhai Collective takeover offer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bremworth-board-backs-mangawhai-collective-takeover-offer/): Subcommittee says shareholders should take the opportunity to cash out while they can.
- [Signed, sealed, delivered: India FTA kicks in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/signed-sealed-delivered-india-fta-kicks-in/): A host of primary sector products will benefit from drastically lower tariffs, writes Craig Page, but not, alas, dairy.
- [Chance roadside meeting leads to deer farming success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/young-deer-farmer-top-of-his-field-after-just-two-years/): A chance roadside encounter set former townie Reuben Danen on a path to becoming Young Deer Farmer of the Year after just two years in the industry.
- [Three steps to better mating results this season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/three-steps-to-better-mating-results-this-season/): From managing body condition to spotting heats early, DairyNZ shares three practical ways to lift reproductive performance
- [Southland storm recovery continues one year on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-storm-recovery-continues-one-year-on/): A year on, parts of Southland are still dealing with the piles of timber debris left behind by ferocious blow.
- [Curtain falls on hit season for yearling bulls](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/curtain-falls-on-hit-season-for-yearling-bulls/): Demand uniformly high and almost all bull vendors increased prices over previous years.
- [Alliance brands find new opportunities under Dawn Meats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/alliance-brands-find-new-opportunities-under-dawn-meats/): Irish owner to keep venison, Lumina Lamb and other NZ brands on the menu.
- [NZ considers WTO action over Canadian dairy subsidies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/nz-considers-wto-action-over-canadian-dairy-subsidies/): Sector considers a WTO case as government puts its faith in new trade talks to resolve milk subsidy issue.
- [End of an era for family-run Franklin butchery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/end-of-an-era-for-family-run-franklin-butchery/): After 32 years serving farmers and hunters, a family-run Bombay butchery is up for sale as its owners prepare for a new chapter.
- [Milk powder gains fuel GDT price surge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/milk-powder-gains-fuel-gdt-price-surge/): With index showing biggest rise since February, NZX Dairy Insights highlights strong buying from China.
- [FMG brings strong wool into its workspaces](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fmg-brings-strong-wool-into-its-workspaces/): Rural insurer fits Floc acoustic panels across its office and meeting spaces in a nod to sustainability and sector support.
- [Luxon defends NZ-India free trade agreement](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/luxon-defends-nz-india-free-trade-agreement/): Christopher Luxon says the India free trade deal is in New Zealand’s interests, as Kiwi firm Valocity secures a major agreement with Indian banks.
- [Voters urged to check spam folders as enrolment deadline nears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/voters-urged-to-check-spam-folders-as-enrolment-deadline-nears/): The Electoral Commission says EasyVote emails are being delivered successfully despite some landing in spam folders, with voters urged to check enrolment before Sunday’s deadline.
- [Momentum builds for sharemilking reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/momentum-builds-for-sharemilking-reform/): National and Labour have both pledged to review outdated sharemilking laws, with Federated Farmers pushing for greater legal protections for contract milkers.
- [Our foreign policy puts us firmly on the menu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/our-foreign-policy-puts-us-firmly-on-the-menu/): Alan Emerson says New Zealand is acting in a way that opens it to being seen as ‘a US-worshipping banana republic’.
- [NZ rodeo animal welfare rules face shake-up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-rodeo-animal-welfare-rules-face-shake-up/): Interested parties invited to comment on proposed changes to Code of Welfare for Rodeos.
- [Vet students once again bare all for charity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/vet-students-once-again-bare-all-for-charity/): Massey BVSc Class of 2028 continues the tradition of stripping naked for a fund-raising calendar.
- [NZ-India FTA opens new trade opportunities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-india-fta-opens-new-trade-opportunities/): Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Nathan Guy undertook an intensive trip ahead of the trade agreement getting underway.
- [Canterbury freshwater debate draws hundreds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/canterbury-freshwater-debate-draws-hundreds/): Rising nitrate levels in Canterbury’s drinking water sparked debate among politicians and experts over farming intensification, health risks and freshwater protections.
- [Dairy technology helps Dutch farmer cut costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/dairy-technology-helps-dutch-farmer-cut-costs/): On this Dutch farm, monitoring allows the farmer to make adjustments down to the level of protein in the milk.
- [New metric in works to determine calf potential](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-metric-in-works-to-determine-calf-potential/): Dairy Beef Opportunities programme pilots ‘finishing value’ information at Frankton Saleyards.
- [Irish dairy-beef trial tackles falling cattle numbers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/irish-dairy-beef-trial-tackles-falling-cattle-numbers/): Tipperary farm set up by a consortium of research and industry bodies to help address falling cattle numbers.
- [El Niño brings hope and headaches for Gisborne farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-brings-hope-and-headaches-for-gisborne-farmers/): A hot, dry summer could be good news for Gisborne farmers and winemakers, but El Niño is bringing risks that could prove costly.
- [Morrinsville thrives as rural economy finds its feet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/morrinsville-thrives-as-rural-economy-finds-its-feet/): Farming is fuelling Morrinsville’s growth and economic confidence, but cost-of-living pressures and political frustration could shake up the National stronghold.
- [Farm Focus marks 45 years in rural software](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farm-focus-marks-45-years-in-rural-software/): Company marks decades of making sure ag’s particular needs are met by fast-evolving tech.
- [The evolution of the country pub](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/the-evolution-of-the-country-pub/): Country pubs are adapting to changing tastes and rising costs, but publicans say good food, friendly service and community connections remain key to their survival.
- [Mark Hooper heads up NZPork](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mark-hooper-heads-up-nzpork/): Appointment as chair one of several changes to board of pig farming industry good body.
- [School bus cuts add to the long road to education ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/school-bus-cuts-add-to-the-long-road-to-education/): It may not seem that crucial to urban dwellers, but the lack of a reliable school bus service can erode the quality of life for farm families, writes Craig Page.
- [DCANZ calls for government action on dairy exports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/dcanz-calls-for-government-action-on-dairy-exports/): DCANZ is asking the next government to act with urgency and ambition, says chair Guy Roper.
- [Fonterra annual meeting has voting schedule](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-annual-meeting-has-voting-schedule/): Interest likely to centre on the election of two farmer-directors from among four candidates.
- [NZ coalition talks could stretch beyond Christmas](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-coalition-talks-could-stretch-beyond-christmas/): Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have both declined to guarantee a coalition deal before Christmas, raising the prospect of lengthy post-election negotiations.
- [Featherston cheesemaker wants infrastructure on election agenda](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/featherston-cheesemaker-wants-infrastructure-on-election-agenda/): Road closures, rising rates and soaring costs are squeezing Featherston businesses, with one cheesemaker calling for infrastructure and economic growth to be election priorities.
- [Pursuing accountability without causing harm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/pursuing-accountability-without-causing-harm/): Public shaming is not the way to go when it comes to animal welfare, says a rural mental health practitioner.
- [Vet Connect roadshow explores sector issues](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/vet-connect-roadshow-explores-sector-issues/): Roadshow visits 14 regions, from Whangārei to Invercargill, to discuss topical concerns.
- [Fibre gains ground in global food trends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/fibre-gains-ground-in-global-food-trends/): Fibre is also providing roughage as GLP-1 trend takes hold, says international food and agribusiness expert.
- [The sweet sound of 3000 hens and a farming dream realised](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/the-sweet-sound-of-3000-hens-and-a-farming-dream-realised/): From banking and tourism to 3000 purring hens, Amanda Bourdin has found her farming future in Central Otago’s Ida Valley.
- [Biosecurity expert receives Rutherford Medal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/biosecurity-expert-receives-rutherford-medal/): Philip Hulme recognised for work on invasive species and the threats they pose.
- [NZ Wool Collective lays out focus areas](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-wool-collective-lays-out-focus-areas/): Educating manufacturers and end users on the origins of the fibre will be key, CEO tells open day.
- [UK environmental farm subsidies threaten tenant farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/uk-environmental-farm-subsidies-threaten-tenant-farmers/): Shift from production to environmental policies predicted to create more part-time farmers.
- [Mid-spring soil moisture levels dropping](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mid-spring-soil-moisture-levels-dropping/): The North Island leads the way as conditions begin to dry out faster over parts of the country, writes Phil Duncan.
- [South Island Field Days gears up for 75th anniversary celebrations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/south-island-field-days-gears-up-for-75th-anniversary-celebrations/): A milestone anniversary, strong farmer confidence and the latest agricultural technology promise a bumper 2027 South Island Agricultural Field Days.
- [Applications open for HortNZ scholarships](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/applications-open-for-hortnz-scholarships/): Range of packages support undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field.
- [Growing people is the secret to award-winning kiwifruit business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/growing-people-to-grow-crops/): After more than 40 years in horticulture, kiwifruit manager Alan Dobbie shares his approach to managing challenges, developing staff and growing sustainably.
- [Frustrated councils clash with minister over reform costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/frustrated-councils-clash-with-minister-over-reform-costs/): Simon Watts tells frustrated mayors no reimbursements will be paid for paused reform work.
- [Wairarapa farmers want reform that makes a difference](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wairarapa-farmers-want-reform-that-makes-a-difference/): Federated Farmers’ Robert Hickson warns regulatory hurdles and steep rate hikes are crippling local farms, calling for practical policy changes from Wellington.
- [Farming group welcomes National’s $300m water storage plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farming-group-welcomes-nationals-300m-water-storage-plan/): Federated Farmers says National’s $300m loan scheme could unlock stalled water storage projects, giving farmers greater security and rural economies a boost.
- [National promises farmers fewer consents under new rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-promises-farmers-fewer-consents-under-new-rules/): National unveils plans to cut red tape for farmers through new nationwide standards at AgFest.
- [Protein is what’s for tea in UK homes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/protein-is-whats-for-tea-in-uk-homes/): More than half of all consumers are following diets that include high-protein food.
- [Meet the Need inspires Canterbury farmer to give back](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/meet-the-need-inspires-canterbury-farmer-to-give-back/): Cameron Henderson believes in the power of farming to uplift the community through initiatives like Meet the Need.
- [NZ Arable v McD's poll results – October 9](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/nz-arable-v-mcds-poll-results-october-9/): Of the 91.6% who voted yes, many were surprised the company didn’t already use local grain.
- [Christchurch wool auction prices ease](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/christchurch-wool-auction-prices-ease/): Demand focused primarily on more stylish and better-prepared lots at national wool auction.
- [Hipkins accuses government of using councils as political punching bags](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/hipkins-accuses-government-of-using-councils-as-political-punching-bags/): Labour leader Chris Hipkins says councils are being blamed for problems created in Wellington, while being expected to deliver more services with less funding.
- [Northland teenager makes his mark in sheep breeding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/northland-teenager-makes-his-mark-in-sheep-breeding/): Jasper Hewlett-Coffey is just 15 but has been in the field – and getting help from sector leaders – since he was nine years old.
- [Farmers urged to prepare as summer wildfire risk rises](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-urged-to-prepare-as-summer-wildfire-risk-rises/): As wildfire risks climb, experts reveal how simple changes to planting, property management and community planning could help protect rural properties.
- [Last of the season’s kiwifruit in the hold](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/last-of-the-seasons-kiwifruit-in-the-hold/): Charter ship bound for Shanghai with 1.7 million trays of SunGold kiwifruit on board.
- [Regen project seeks South Island sheep farmers to take part](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/regen-project-seeks-south-island-sheep-farmers-to-take-part/): Project will help farmers adopt holistic grazing management to improve soil health, biodiversity, water function and climate resilience.
- [Manawatū principal fights to keep agriculture in Year 11 curriculum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/manawatu-principal-fights-to-keep-agriculture-in-year-11-curriculum/): Agriculture has been part of Feilding High School for more than a century, and its principal is determined to keep it a standalone Year 11 subject.
- [‘Triple whammy’ rates plan fires up Feds ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/triple-whammy-rates-plan-fires-up-feds/): Federated Farmers warns proposed council rating changes could leave farmers facing huge increases, despite plans to cap overall rates rises.
- [Andrew Murray moves on from Fonterra](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/andrew-murray-moves-on-from-fonterra/): Chief financial officer will be taking up a role outside the co-op.
- [Feds blasts Labour’s freshwater rule revival](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/feds-blasts-labours-freshwater-rule-revival/): Federated Farmers is urging Labour to abandon its 2020 freshwater rules, warning that using them as the basis for new regulations could reignite tensions with farmers.
- [NZ Topo50 app helps farmers track hunters](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-topo50-app-helps-farmers-track-hunters/): Tech-savvy hunters find a way to keep track of everyone in a hunt using an existing phone app.
- [Rural women are the glue that holds our communities together](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-glue-holding-rural-nz-together/): International Day of Rural Women is a chance to recognise the women whose work, care and commitment keep rural communities thriving, writes Heather Sorensen.
- [Small towns, big bills: city solutions a poor fit for rural towns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/small-towns-big-bills-city-solutions-a-poor-fit-for-rural-towns/): Featherston is being asked to provide urban-level infrastructure off a small rural rates base.
- [Pig neglect nets 560 hours community work ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pig-neglect-nets-560-hours-community-work/): Two men barred from owning or being in charge of pigs, one of them indefinitely.
- [NZ Food Safety defends itself on pesticide probe](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-food-safety-defends-itself-on-pesticide-probe/): Greenpeace says public should have been informed once testing found evidence of off-label use of insecticide.
- [A taste of Mexico wins New Zealand's best banger](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/a-taste-of-mexico-wins-new-zealands-best-banger/): With rich bone broth and a blend of Mexican-inspired spices, Mapari Meats' Birria Taco sausage has impressed judges at this year's sausage awards.
- [Better internet on the Serengeti than a Canterbury dairy farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/better-internet-on-the-serengeti-than-a-canterbury-dairy-farm/): Farmers say worsening mobile coverage since the 3G shutdown is disrupting rural businesses and raising safety concerns, with many struggling to make calls even near cell towers.
- [Sun shines on Waikareao on-farm lamb sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/sun-shines-on-waikareao-on-farm-lamb-sale/): Market-launching sale features a well-bred mob of nearly 3000 quality, early-born Southdowns.
- [Small genetic gains deliver big results for King Country sheep stud](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/small-genetic-gains-deliver-big-results-for-king-country-sheep-stud/): From facial eczema tolerance to worm resistance, Paparata Elite Romney is using genetics and data to breed tougher, more productive hill country sheep.
- [Synlait’s longest-serving employee reflects on 18 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/synlaits-longest-serving-employee-reflects-on-18-years/): David Williams, who has been with the company since inception, says it is well on the road to recovery.
- [Waikato PC1 final version sees the light of day](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/waikato-pc1-final-version-sees-the-light-of-day/): Long, complicated process finally clears its last hurdle in the Environment Court.
- [Hunters eager to take on pests – for free](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hunters-eager-to-take-on-pests-for-free/): At no charge to the farmer, groups such as the Upper Clutha Deerstalkers Association will tackle on-farm populations of deer and other invasive species.
- [Rural women proving there's more to farming than milking cows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/rural-women-proving-theres-more-to-farming-than-milking-cows/): Today is the International Day of Rural Women, celebrating women on farm who are ‘no longer simply the farmer’s wife’.
- [Debate doubts: Does anyone believe the two Chrises?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/debate-doubts-does-anyone-believe-the-two-chrises/): Analysis: With both major parties struggling in the polls, Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins faced tough questions over trust and election promises in a fiery debate.
- [Ending consent uncertainty tops farmers’ election wish list](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ending-consent-uncertainty-tops-farmers-election-wish-list/): Long-term certainty on things like access to water are high on the list of priorities for farmers and allied businesses.
- [US buyers eye NZ lamb ahead of import ruling](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/us-buyers-eye-nz-lamb-ahead-of-import-ruling/): Exporters notice more interest ahead of possible tightening of trading conditions.
- [Nelson Tasman to get new weather radar](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nelson-tasman-to-get-new-weather-radar/): Technology to be installed 15km northeast of Nelson City, aiming to be up and running by mid-2027.
- [Agriculture teachers back ACT’s curriculum push](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/agriculture-teachers-back-acts-curriculum-push/): Agriculture teachers are backing ACT’s call to retain agriculture and horticulture as a standalone Year 11 subject, warning its removal could limit student opportunities.
- [Southern yearling bulls keep up high averages](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/southern-yearling-bulls-keep-up-high-averages/): Sales have gone off like a rocket, with record prices fetched.
- [The 870km journey Chatham Islands women make for healthcare](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/the-870km-journey-chatham-islands-women-make-for-healthcare/): Girls' Flight Out documentary shows camaraderie and effort as island women undergo crucial health screening almost 900km from home.
- [Time to turn on the water works](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/time-to-turn-on-the-water-works/): Climate change demands a long-term strategy to secure future water provision, says Alan Emerson.
- [Livestock innovation takes off with LIFT trials](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/livestock-innovation-takes-off-with-lift-trials/): Nine farms kick off major Pāmu research programme looking into virtual fencing and related farm system changes.
- [Waimate Shears makes Trans-Tasman history](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/waimate-shears-makes-trans-tasman-history/): Closely contested Trans-Tasman blade shearing test ends with the Australians taking the win in NZ for the first time.
- [More public service cuts proposed as ministry targets savings](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/more-public-service-cuts-proposed-as-ministry-targets-savings/): The newly formed mega-ministry MCERT is proposing to cut 400 roles, most of them vacant, as it aims to save $50 million a year by 2028-29.
- [MPI seeks input in 2026 National Bee Health Survey](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpi-seeks-input-in-2026-national-bee-health-survey/): Bee colony loss rates were once again on the rise last year after a downward trend.
- [From backyard seedlings to a thriving food business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/from-backyard-seedlings-to-a-thriving-food-business/): A life-changing illness led former athlete Nadia Pavlovich to discover the healing power of growing food and build a new future in Northland.
- [Farmers urged to step up footwear safety](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-urged-to-step-up-footwear-safety/): Worn-out farm boots could win you a top-of-the-line new pair in Safer Farms’ Boots of Shame competition.
- [FoodHQ closure raises concerns for NZ food innovation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/foodhq-closure-raises-concerns-for-nz-food-innovation/): With FoodHQ closing after 13 years, concerns are growing about the support available to food start-ups, researchers and the next generation of innovators.
- [Rubber ducks and horse racing draw bumper crowds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/rubber-ducks-and-horse-racing-draw-bumper-crowds/): From 12,000 people at Waipawa’s Duck Day to the return of the Livamol Classic, Hawke’s Bay enjoyed a big weekend of community celebrations.
- [Pāmu gives helping hand to Taranaki student](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/pamu-gives-helping-hand-to-taranaki-student/): Paige Burston is the latest recipient of Pāmu’s First Foundation Scholarship.
- [Five finalists vie for NZ Young Horticulturist title](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/five-finalists-vie-for-nz-young-horticulturist-title/): One of these promising young plant experts will take the crown in Auckland next month.
- [Massey agriculture awards recognise top students](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/massey-agriculture-awards-recognise-top-students/): Overall top achiever says she will take her achievement and knowledge back to her home in Tonga.
- [National outlines policy commitments for its first 100 days if it leads next government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-outlines-policy-commitments-for-its-first-100-days-if-it-leads-next-government/): National has pledged five measures to encourage young Kiwis to stay or return home, including changes to student loans, housing deposits, parental leave and KiwiSaver.
- [New berry farm and newspaper signal growth in Waimate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-berry-farm-and-newspaper-signal-growth-in-waimate/): A major strawberry venture and a new community newspaper are bringing fresh investment, jobs and optimism to South Canterbury’s Waimate district.
- [Australian buyers make their mark at NZ wool sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/australian-buyers-make-their-mark-at-nz-wool-sale/): A total of $9.5 million changes hands at Christchurch auction.
- [Mystery calves appear among Morrinsville’s famous cow sculptures](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mystery-calves-appear-among-morrinsvilles-famous-cow-sculptures/): Morrinsville’s famous cow sculptures have some surprise new arrivals, with mystery calves popping up around town and a local creator revealed.
- [Dairy cow housing gains ground as farmers chase efficiency](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-cow-housing-gains-ground-as-farmers-chase-efficiency/): Interest in dairy barns is growing as farmers look to boost milk production, reduce feed waste and better manage winter conditions.
- [Climate policy on the ballot next month](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/climate-policy-on-the-ballot-next-month/): A change of government may well come with policy settings that are less agriculturally friendly, says Allan Barber.
- [NZ lamb imports face growing US pressure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/nz-lamb-imports-face-growing-us-pressure/): Kate Acland will put forward NZ exporters’ case at a hearing of the US International Trade Commission in Washington.
- [Labour’s Trade for All revival sparks criticism](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/labours-trade-for-all-revival-sparks-criticism/): Agenda-setting policy both slated as ‘woke’ and hailed as ‘progressive’.
- [Best rural trading outlook for years, says PGW](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/best-rural-trading-outlook-for-years-says-pgw/): Strong commodity pricing and improving farm profitability continue to support farmer confidence.
- [Welsh meat processing plant moves with the times and tastes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/welsh-meat-processing-plant-moves-with-the-times-and-tastes/): From NZ lamb to ready-to-heat meals, Dawn Meats’ Welsh plants show how technology and changing consumer demands are transforming meat processing.
- [Dawn Meats highlights Ireland’s export advantage](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/dawn-meats-highlights-irelands-export-advantage/): New Zealand processors can only dream about the kind of quick trip to market Dawn Meats’ Kildare plant enjoys.
- [West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/west-auckland-butcher-gets-1000-applications-for-meat-packer-job/): A West Auckland butcher received more than 1000 applications for a meat packer job, including from highly qualified candidates, highlighting the tough job market.
- [Explainer: What you need to know about the smaller political parties in this year's election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/explainer-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-smaller-political-parties-in-this-years-election/): Seventeen parties are registered for this year's election, including 10 smaller parties hoping to win votes. Here's who they are and what they stand for.
- [A ram for every farmer at Rangiatea](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/a-ram-for-every-farmer-at-rangiatea/): After more than 50 years of sheep breeding, the Gallagher family is embracing new genetics to deliver rams suited to changing farming needs.
- [Feilding’s Rural Day part of a month of fun](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/feildings-rural-day-part-of-a-month-of-fun/): Farm visits, music, line dancing and much more as Manawatū celebrates Rural Month.
- [Waimate rides the wave of farming success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waimate-rides-the-wave-of-farming-success/): Strong farm returns are lifting Waimate’s fortunes, bringing new investment and confidence to the rural town, but uncertainty over council reform remains.
- [His greatest achievement isn't being Prime Minister: A road trip with Christopher Luxon](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/his-greatest-achievement-isnt-being-prime-minister-a-road-trip-with-christopher-luxon/): The National party leader opens up about his “classic Kiwi” childhood, meeting his wife and his interest in history on the fifth episode of Power Steering.
- [Feds seek clarity on Labour’s rural school bus promise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/feds-seek-clarity-on-labours-rural-school-bus-promise/): Detail sought as Labour promises to restore rural school bus routes if elected.
- [Feds survey reveals rural mobile coverage decline](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-survey-reveals-rural-mobile-coverage-decline/): A Federated Farmers survey shows rural mobile coverage has worsened since the 3G shutdown, leaving farmers facing safety risks, unreliable service and extra costs.
- [End of an era as FoodHQ to close after 13 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/foodhq-to-close-after-13-years/): Changes in food research sector have led to the decision to close FoodHQ.
- [Wool Online upgrades trading platform as market share triples](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/wool-online-upgrades-trading-platform-as-market-share-triples/): Wool Online has tripled its market share and launched an upgraded trading platform, promising greater competition and more opportunities for wool growers.
- [Commodities and currency pitch in on export growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/commodities-and-currency-pitch-in-on-export-growth/): Trade should do some of the heavy lifting in the next round, says Cameron Bagrie.
- [Fonterra’s impact on milk prices over 25 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterras-impact-on-milk-prices-over-25-years/): Most of the movements in farmgate milk price have been driven by factors outside co-op’s control, says Dr Nic Lees.
- [BLNZ Inc celebrates 40 years of promoting New Zealand red meat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/blnz-inc-celebrates-40-years-of-promoting-new-zealand-red-meat/): From the iconic Iron Maidens ads to the Quality Mark, Beef + Lamb NZ Inc marks 40 years of championing New Zealand beef and lamb.
- [Irish sheep and beef farmer a rare breed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/irish-sheep-and-beef-farmer-a-rare-breed/): Commonage helps in a country where very few livestock farmers can count it as their full-time job.
- [NZ Rural Land moves to sell Hawke’s Bay orchards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nz-rural-land-moves-to-sell-hawkes-bay-orchards/): Earnings guidance suspended until company has more information on fallout from Kiwi Crunch liquidation.
- [NZ food and fibre exports hit record despite tough year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-food-and-fibre-exports-hit-record-despite-tough-year/): Ahead of expectations, forecasts and previous totals, food and fibre exports reach $65.3 billion in the year to June.
- [Longer WoF intervals could put unsafe cars on NZ roads](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/longer-wof-intervals-could-put-unsafe-cars-on-nz-roads/): Motor industry leaders warn extending WoF checks to two years could leave dangerous vehicles on the road, putting more responsibility on drivers.
- [Opening the gates to a Catlins farming legacy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/opening-the-gates-to-a-catlins-farming-legacy/): Catlins farmer Lyndon McNab is opening the gates to share the special piece of country his family has called home for more than 70 years.
- [More local vet students funded from 2027](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/more-local-vet-students-funded-from-2027/): Growth in local enrolment will be at the expense of international student numbers.
- [Drier trend steadily showing up in regions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/drier-trend-steadily-showing-up-in-regions/): As we move into summer, high pressure zones affect us more, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Dairy ready to meet summer challenges](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/dairy-ready-to-meet-summer-challenges/): The sector is in excellent shape as it prepares for whatever an El Ninõ season will bring, writes Gerald Piddock.
- [Southland contractors fear return of farming red tape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-contractors-fear-return-of-farming-red-tape/): Otautau contractors warn a change of government could bring more red tape and stifle rural growth, despite renewed confidence in their thriving town.
- [New dog confinement rules proposed for NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-dog-confinement-rules-proposed-for-nz/): Feedback sought on $500 fines for owners of animals showing signs of prolonged confinement.
- [A year of answering the call for Southland women](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/a-year-of-answering-the-call-for-southland-women/): More than 600 rural women have connected with Southland’s ConnectHER service in its first year, helping them find support when they don’t know where to turn.
- [Broad support for National’s water policy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/broad-support-for-nationals-water-policy/): New plans for securing fertiliser supplies also draw applause from sector.
- [Entries open for NZ Dairy Industry Awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/entries-open-for-nz-dairy-industry-awards/): Prizes include high-value lending packages designed to accelerate farm ownership.
- [Cyclone recovery wind-down costs Hawke’s Bay roading jobs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/cyclone-recovery-wind-down-costs-hawkes-bay-roading-jobs/): As Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work wraps up, Hawke’s Bay roading contractors are cutting jobs, raising concerns about the region’s construction sector.
- [Lower-value proteins poll results – October 1](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/lower-value-proteins-poll-results-october-1/): More than half of respondents say they are purchasing lower-value proteins due to cost of living pressures.
- [The future of water – political parties have their say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/the-future-of-water-political-parties-have-their-say/): IrrigationNZ put questions about water policy to the main parties contesting the November election. Here’s what they had to say.
- [Water storage features in National election pledge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/water-storage-features-in-national-election-pledge/): Party commits to hundreds of millions of dollars in loans for water storage and infrastructure if re-elected.
- [Nigel Owens' journey from rugby’s biggest stage to farming Herefords](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/nigel-owens-journey-from-rugbys-biggest-stage-to-farming-herefords/): After refereeing a record 100 tests, Nigel Owens has swapped rugby’s biggest stages for a quieter life breeding Hereford cattle in west Wales.
- [‘Embarrassing’ oversight leaves rural water race unprotected](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/embarrassing-oversight-leaves-rural-water-race-unprotected/): A 40km water race supplying about 60 rural Featherston properties has gone two years without a bylaw after the council failed to renew it.
- [Locals lead $900,000 push to restore Tairāwhiti waterways](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/locals-lead-900000-push-to-restore-tairawhiti-waterways/): Ten new projects will give communities the skills to monitor and restore their own rivers, catchments and marine environments.
- [Otautau baker feels the flow-on effects of farming fortunes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/otautau-baker-feels-the-flow-on-effects-of-farming-fortunes/): Country Crust owner Sharon Ladds says her bakery feels the impact when farmers cut spending, while rising costs add pressure to running a rural business.
- [Walter Peak station fire contained](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/walter-peak-station-fire-contained/): FENZ hands control back to landowners after successfully battling fire that took out an estimated 1350ha.
- [Promising results from extended lactation trial](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/promising-results-from-extended-lactation-trial/): DairyNZ researchers look into system that could help reduce pressures around calving and mating.
- [Potato plans amount to 10,000ha in the ground](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/potato-plans-amount-to-10000ha-in-the-ground/): Planting has begun in main growing regions for the new season.
- [Government finances end the year in better shape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-finances-end-the-year-in-better-shape/): Higher tax revenue and lower government spending helped shrink the annual deficit to $8.7 billion, while net debt also came in below forecast.
- [Otago sewage plan flushed but problem still in the pipes ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/otago-sewage-plan-flushed-but-problem-still-in-the-pipes/): Federated Farmers has welcomed the scrapping of plans to dump more wastewater sludge at Lauder, but says Otago now needs a region-wide solution.
- [Who’s beefing up among big cattle countries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/whos-beefing-up-among-big-cattle-countries/): From El Niño to long-term herd plans, now is a good time for an audit of global trends and outlooks.
- [Strong demand drives New Zealand Angus bull sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-demand-drives-new-zealand-angus-bull-sales/): Sire Blacknight having a good day as demand for yearling beef animals carries through.
- [Southland photographer launches Merino lens cloth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/southland-photographer-launches-merino-lens-cloth/): All-natural cloth designed for cleaning glasses, binoculars, camera lenses and other optics.
- [Crop scouting key to staying ahead of fall armyworm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/crop-scouting-key-to-staying-ahead-of-fall-armyworm/): Maize and sweetcorn growers urged to examine plants in a systematic way for presence of the pest species.
- [Southland’s forgotten towns under the pump](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southlands-forgotten-towns-under-the-pump/): No party politician has ever made the trip to listen to the people of Nightcaps, says their community board chair.
- [Livestock shortage forces Silver Fern Farms Pareora shutdown](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/livestock-shortage-forces-silver-fern-farms-pareora-shutdown/): SFF takes unusual move of closing two chains at Pareora plant amid export supply fears.
- [Young Angus bulls continue to hold the line](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/young-angus-bulls-continue-to-hold-the-line/): High clearances and price averages above $10,000 both features of this week’s sales.
- [Farmlands pushes back on AgriZeroNZ conflict claims](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmlands-pushes-back-on-agrizeronz-conflict-claims/): Farmlands has responded to questions over chair Rob Hewett’s dual roles after committing $1 million to AgriZeroNZ over three years.
- [National bridge programme could save ratepayers millions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/national-bridge-programme-could-save-ratepayers-millions/): Hawke's Bay mayor calls for rollout of standardised, modular bridges to help cut the costs that are swamping rural ratepayers.
- [NZ meat industry heads to Washington to fight tariff threat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/nz-meat-industry-heads-to-washington-to-fight-tariff-threat/): Meat exporters say they’ve left “no stone unturned” as they prepare to argue their case in Washington against further US tariffs on New Zealand lamb.
- [A new purpose for Akaroa’s seaweed pest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/invasive-seaweed-to-be-turned-into-food/): A Māori-led project aims to turn 280 tonnes of invasive wakame in Akaroa Harbour into an organic food ingredient for local and export markets.
- [Slink skin operator trespassed from second Southland council](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/slink-skin-operator-trespassed-from-second-southland-council/): Eddie Zhi has been trespassed from Southland District Council after arriving with a box of lambskins, weeks after being barred from Environment Southland.
- [NZ arable push for local McDonald’s buns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/nz-arable-push-for-local-mcdonalds-buns/): Sector opens new talks with burger chain in hope it will switch from imported Aussie wheat to local supply.
- [El Niño raises wildfire threat as FENZ urges communities to prepare](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-raises-wildfire-threat-as-fenz-urges-communities-to-prepare/): With hot, dry and windy conditions expected this summer, Fire and Emergency NZ is urging rural communities to pack a grab bag and plan their escape.
- [From one farm problem to a global ag-tech opportunity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/from-one-farm-problem-to-a-global-ag-tech-opportunity/): After expanding from fuel monitoring into milk, water and feed technology, Levno is targeting international growth and more solutions for dairy farmers.
- [Four generations in pursuit of the perfect sheep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/four-generations-in-pursuit-of-the-perfect-sheep/): For 106 years, the Morton family has bred rams at Paki-iti Farms, adapting breeds and technology while staying true to the principles that started it all.
- [When the community becomes the healthcare provider](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/when-the-community-becomes-the-healthcare-provider/): Lawrence is ahead of the game on health care, but it still needs assurances and funding from the government.
- [Hotter growing conditions drive new breed of apple](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/hotter-growing-conditions-drive-new-breed-of-apple/): A new family of apples bred to cope with hotter growing conditions has been launched, offering growers varieties designed to withstand a changing climate.
- [Walter Peak station vegetation fire spreads](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/walter-peak-station-vegetation-fire-spreads/): Protection of homestead and farm stock remains the priority, says FENZ.
- [What we learned from the first leaders' debate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/what-we-learned-from-the-first-leaders-debate/): Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins clashed over the cost of living, health, education and tax in the first leaders’ debate of the election campaign.
- [NZ dairy season starts with record milk collections](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/nz-dairy-season-starts-with-record-milk-collections/): Dairy markets balance stronger supply with protein demand and growing weather risks, writes Cristina Alvarado.
- [Canterbury farmers hit by pivot irrigator thefts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/canterbury-farmers-hit-by-pivot-irrigator-thefts/): Canterbury farmers are being urged to check their pivot irrigators after thieves began stripping copper wiring from the machines, risking electrocution and costly damage.
- [Skim milk powder leads GDT market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/skim-milk-powder-leads-gdt-market/): Worldwide protein demand flips the script, with skim milk powder an unprecedented $242 higher than whole milk.
- [Massey tutor revives 1950s pig farrowing tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/massey-tutor-revives-1950s-pig-farrowing-tech/): Research into safer farrowing huts to be revisited for design project tailored to NZ sows and their piglets.
- [Alliance farmer-shareholders to get cut of $20m](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alliance-farmer-shareholders-to-get-cut-of-20m/): Payment due later this year in terms of Dawn Meats deal provisions.
- [Drones help tame the last of the wilding pines](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/drones-help-tame-the-last-of-the-wilding-pines/): Stragglers spotted with the help of aerial technology as crews close in on Tekapo River holdouts.
- [Wiltshires stress-tested on hard hill country](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/wiltshires-stress-tested-on-hard-hill-country/): Shedding sheep cut labour and simplify hill-country farming on Glendryneoch.
- [Feds welcome Labour move on sharemilking law](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/feds-welcome-labour-move-on-sharemilking-law/): Labour has committed to reviewing the Sharemilking Agreements Act, as Federated Farmers pushes for contract milkers to gain greater protections under modernised legislation.
- [‘Talk less and listen more’: Mayor’s message to politicians](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/talk-less-and-listen-more-mayors-message-to-politicians/): Clutha mayor Jock Martin says council reform must protect grassroots representation and ensure rural communities retain a voice in decisions that affect them.
- [Tatua success a team effort across the business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/tatua-success-a-team-effort-across-the-business/): All revenue streams performed well, contributing to solid financial result.
- [Strong Tatua result delivers farmer milk payout](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/strong-tatua-result-delivers-farmer-milk-payout/): Record milk collections and strong earnings have delivered Tatua farmers a $12.42/kg MS payout, while the co-op keeps money aside to fund future growth.
- [An 'awesome' upbringing and parenting in politics: A road trip with Qiulae Wong](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/an-awesome-upbringing-and-parenting-in-politics-a-road-trip-with-qiulae-wong/): The Opportunity party leader opens up about her geeky teenage era, parenting while in politics and her guilty pleasure TV picks in the fourth episode of Power Steering.
- [Unlocking new dairy-beef opportunities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/unlocking-new-dairy-beef-opportunities/): Farmers will benefit from improved genetics, better systems, stronger coordination across the supply chain, and clearer market pathways.
- [Pāmu appoints Andrew Sliper as chief financial officer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/pamu-appoints-andrew-sliper-as-chief-financial-officer/): Chief investment officer promoted to CFO as Steve McJorrow steps down.
- [New digital tool takes aim at NZ’s billion-dollar weed problem](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-digital-tool-takes-aim-at-nzs-billion-dollar-weed-problem/): DOC’s new Smart Weed Alert Tool scans thousands of plant observations to detect emerging weed threats before they have a chance to take hold.
- [How will this year’s record‑breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? Five things to know](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/how-will-this-years-record-breaking-el-nino-affect-nz-and-the-world-five-things-to-know/): A potentially record-breaking El Niño could bring a dry year for parts of New Zealand, increasing drought and wildfire risks and putting pressure on agriculture.
- [Dry, windy spring ahead as El Niño strengthens](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dry-windy-spring-ahead-as-el-nino-strengthens/): Farmers and others reliant on water are being told to prepare now, with a strengthening El Niño expected to bring unusually dry and windy conditions east.
- [Modelling shows El Niño set to peak in late spring](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/modelling-shows-el-nino-set-to-peak-in-late-spring/): Meantime, we’re still vulnerable to shots of polar air and winter weather conditions, writes Phil Duncan.
- [El Niño could take a bite out of NZ economy, Westpac warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/el-nino-could-take-a-bite-out-of-nz-economy-westpac-warns/): Westpac warns developing El Niño conditions could hit pasture-based farming hard, especially dairy, sheep and beef.
- [El Niño threatens feed supply and dairy margins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/el-nino-threatens-feed-supply-and-dairy-margins/): New DairyNZ modelling lays out two scenarios for what the weather system will do to the breakeven point on farm.
- [‘Textbook El Niño’ piles more rain and snow on southern farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/textbook-el-nino-piles-more-rain-and-snow-on-southern-farmers/): Southern farmers are battling saturated paddocks, tight feed and lamb losses as one of the wettest springs in decades threatens more rain.
- [Be alert, not alarmed: prepare early for El Niño](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/be-alert-not-alarmed-prepare-early-for-el-nino/): The goal should be to put our farming systems in the strongest possible position for whatever the season delivers, says Prof Danny Donaghy.
- [El Niño: Will New Zealand feel the full force?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-will-new-zealand-feel-the-full-force/): The next two months are critical to test just how much El Niño is impacting us, says Phil Duncan.
- [El Niño’s drier phase looks to be arriving](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-ninos-drier-phase-looks-to-be-arriving/): October can be a wild month, but this one is kicking off settled, writes Phil Duncan.
- [El Niño threatens to turn up the heat on Waikato farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-threatens-to-turn-up-the-heat-on-waikato-farming/): Drought, reduced pasture growth and animal heat stress are among the risks facing farmers as a hotter, drier summer approaches.
- [Politicians react as poll shakes up election race](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/party-leaders-react-as-poll-shakes-up-election-race/): National concedes it has work to do, Labour claims momentum and the Greens and Opportunity welcome gains after the latest RNZ Reid Research poll.
- [Fonterra announces record organic milk price](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-announces-record-organic-milk-price/): Co-op working to expand its organic milk pool in the North Island and welcome South Island farmers into the programme.
- [Complaint to EU will tarnish our clean, green image](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/complaint-to-eu-will-tarnish-our-clean-green-image/): Our politicians happily wrote climate change mitigation into trade agreements, giving it legal status, says Alan Emerson.
- [National rural seats hold firm ahead of election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rural-rump-hangs-strong-for-national/): But latest polling shows that may not be enough to put coalition government back in power on November 7.
- [Contractors urged to account for diesel spike](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/contractors-urged-to-account-for-diesel-spike/): Return to using tool that shows volatile fuel price as a line item would remove some of the sting, sector body says.
- [National Merino champions earn NZ shearing team spots](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/national-merino-champions-earn-nz-shearing-team-spots/): Two new members join the New Zealand Trans-Tasman shearing and woolhandling team after results.
- [Solar farm developer denies claim it's ‘gaming the system’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/solar-farm-developer-denies-claim-its-gaming-the-system/): A community group has accused a solar developer of gaming the fast-track system after its Mackenzie Basin project was suspended – a claim the company firmly rejects.
- [Coloured solar panels hold potential for NZ vegetable growers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/coloured-solar-panels-hold-potential-for-nz-vegetable-growers/): Coloured solar panels could allow New Zealand vegetable growers to produce crops and renewable electricity from the same land, researchers say.
- [A chance for the voice of rural NZ to be heard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-chance-for-the-voice-of-rural-nz-to-be-heard/): The election is shaping as a close-run race to find the next government – and every vote counts, writes Craig Page.
- [AgriZeroNZ secures $117m funding boost as partnership expands](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/agrizeronz-secures-117m-funding-boost-as-partnership-expands/): Public-private venture draws more support for its mission to develop and deploy anti-emissions technology.
- [Lawrence asks politicians for a fair go](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/election-2026-provinces-need-people-and-service-provision/): Local businessmen want to see greater protection for pastoral land and all the good things farming brings to a region from the next government.
- [5000 livestock at centre of battle over Belmont park grazing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/5000-livestock-at-centre-of-battle-over-belmont-park-grazing/): Is it grazing or farming? A proposal to run up to 5000 livestock at Belmont Regional Park has divided conservation groups and supporters of grazing.
- [Fonterra to tweak winter milk premium ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-to-tweak-winter-milk-premium/): As farmers are naturally milking later into the season, co-op to shift to ‘flexible Winter Supply Agreement’.
- [Kiwi chef Chantelle Nicholson takes seasonal food values to London](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/kiwi-chef-chantelle-nicholson-takes-seasonal-food-values-to-london/): Hamilton-born Chantelle Nicholson’s London restaurant has been recognised with a green Michelin.
- [Where did the nickname 'Chippy' come from?: A road trip with Chris Hipkins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/chris-hipkins-on-childhood-road-trips-diy-and-the-legacy-he-wants-to-leave/): Chris Hipkins swaps politics for the passenger seat, sharing stories about growing up in the Hutt, family road trips, DIY projects and life beyond Parliament.
- [Sir Sam Neill’s legacy lives on at Two Paddocks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/sir-sam-neills-legacy-lives-on-at-two-paddocks/): As Two Paddocks prepares for another vintage without its founder, Sir Sam Neill’s influence remains deeply rooted in the land.
- [Farming’s future gets its hands dirty at Clash of Colleges](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/farmings-future-gets-its-hands-dirty-at-clash-of-colleges/): More than 200 students put their rural skills to the test in Canterbury, tackling everything from fencing and wool classing to changing ute tyres.
- [Wairarapa farmers brace for a potentially tough summer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wairarapa-farmers-brace-for-a-potentially-tough-summer/): After 30 years farming through dry summers, Willie Falloon knows drought can cloud your judgment. His advice? Make a plan early — and get a mate’s perspective.
- [Seymour says AI could help write Cabinet papers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/seymour-says-ai-could-help-write-cabinet-papers/): ACT leader David Seymour says New Zealand risks being too slow to adopt AI and sees no reason it couldn’t help write Cabinet papers, provided humans remain involved.
- [New Zealand red meat export value rises but volatility remains](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/meat-export-value-rises-but-volatility-remains/): August red meat exports up 23% on same month last year.
- [Young Waikato grower takes ancient kūmara traditions into the future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/young-waikato-grower-takes-ancient-kumara-traditions-into-the-future/): Growing up disconnected from her whakapapa, Taysha Sangster found an unexpected pathway back through soil, traditional gardening and rare kūmara.
- [Footrot Flats returns to cinemas 40 years after Kiwi classic](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/culture/footrot-flats-returns-to-cinemas-40-years-after-kiwi-classic/): Dog, Wal and the gang are heading back to the big screen, with a restored Footrot Flats returning to cinemas as ‘Slice of Heaven’ marks 40 years since topping the charts
- [Entries open for ‘life-changing’ Zanda McDonald Award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/entries-open-for-life-changing-zanda-mcdonald-award/): Prestigious trans-Tasman award provides industry networking opportunities, mentoring, career workshops and experiences.
- [Working dog insurance gains ground with farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/working-dog-insurance-gains-ground-with-farmers/): A good working dog can be worth $5000 or more, and with vet bills quickly climbing into the thousands, farmers are being encouraged to consider cover.
- [Feds hail RMA replacement as end of red tape era](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-hail-rma-replacement-as-end-of-red-tape-era/): Federated Farmers says the new planning and natural environment laws are a major milestone that could make it simpler, cheaper and more certain for farmers to get things done.
- [New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-zealand-greenhouse-gas-levels-hit-record-highs/): Carbon dioxide and methane levels have climbed to new highs as New Zealand’s climate gets warmer and more rain falls during extreme weather events.
- [From lonely farm days to 60 years of friendship](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/from-lonely-farm-days-to-60-years-of-friendship/): An isolated farm and a need for companionship led Margaret Faulkner to Rural Women NZ in 1966. It became a defining part of her life.
- [NZ’s ‘100% Pure’ brand at risk, ex-UK envoy warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nzs-100-pure-brand-at-risk-ex-uk-envoy-warns/): A former British high commissioner says New Zealand’s environmental policies could put its clean, green reputation at risk as its EU trade commitments face scrutiny.
- [Rabobank HortPathways launches for horticulture leaders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/rabobank-hortpathways-launches-for-horticulture-leaders/): Emerging leaders get together for HortPathways programme courtesy of Rabobank.
- [Slice of Middle Earth comes to market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/slice-of-middle-earth-comes-to-market/): Precious Otago property that featured in Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers could be yours for $3.5m.
- [New book reveals the final chapter of Sir Tim Shadbolt’s remarkable life](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/new-book-reveals-the-final-chapter-of-sir-tim-shadbolts-remarkable-life/): Friend and former mayor Margaret Evans has captured Sir Tim Shadbolt’s turbulent final years, revealing the man behind one of New Zealand’s most colourful public figures.
- [Farmers face rising rates as council reform falls apart](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/farmers-face-rising-rates-as-council-reform-falls-apart/): Cabinet ministers showed arrogance and ineptitude in a process they have now put on hold after a three-month frenzy, says Alan Emerson.
- [West Coast farm trials target wet soil nutrient challenge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/west-coast-farm-trials-target-wet-soil-nutrient-challenge/): Ballance Agri Nutrients tests soil management scenarios tailored to the region’s rain-soaked ground.
- [Helping hand amid southern weather woes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/helping-hand-amid-southern-weather-woes/): Wet, cold conditions prompt declaration of an adverse event for Southland and Clutha.
- [Enough climate talk – time to build resilience](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/enough-climate-talk-time-to-build-resilience/): Federated Farmers says climate resilience needs greater focus on practical infrastructure, calling for water storage to become a national priority.
- [Gladfield takes on Malteurop’s Ashburton operation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/gladfield-takes-on-malteurops-ashburton-operation/): All staff currently employed at the Ashburton site will retain their roles and become part of the Gladfield team.
- [Ballance trims fertiliser prices again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-trims-fertiliser-prices-again/): Savings passed on as global urea, DAP and sulphur prices continue to ease.
- [NZ deer farmers set sights on industry priorities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-deer-farmers-set-sights-on-industry-priorities/): Velvet, wild deer and a new extension programme all on the table as association meets in Wellington.
- [Horses and riders set to tackle endurance event](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/horses-and-riders-set-to-tackle-endurance-event/): Ruahine Endurance Club’s two-day event near Woodville is for experienced competitors and newcomers.
- [Rural Gisborne rubbish fees rise despite public opposition](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rural-gisborne-rubbish-fees-rise-despite-public-opposition/): Rural rubbish sticker prices will jump 25% in Gisborne after councillors backed an increase despite two-thirds of public submissions opposing the move.
- [New road rules take effect today: What you need to know](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-road-rules-take-effect-today-what-you-need-to-know/): Four new road rules are now in force, changing how drivers overtake, where children and e-scooters can ride, and when motorists must give way to buses.
- [Spring cattle fairs deliver strong prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/spring-cattle-fairs-deliver-strong-prices/): Feed conditions and weather unknowns bring farmers to market with their store cattle, writes Suz Bremner.
- [Direct-to-consumer wool carpet portal launched](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/direct-to-consumer-wool-carpet-portal-launched/): Wools NZ says the service aims to grow demand, strengthen wool’s value proposition and make it easier for consumers to buy wool carpet.
- [Fiery debate as political parties court rural vote](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fiery-debate-as-political-parties-court-rural-vote/): European Union controversy over NZ climate measures ignites heated exchange at election forum.
- [Proposed Foodstuffs break-up poll results – September 24](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/proposed-foodstuffs-break-up-poll-results-september-24/): Majority of respondents do not think NZ’s food producers will benefit from breaking up Foodstuffs co-operative’s Pak’nSave franchise.
- [Food producers question Foodstuffs break-up plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/food-producers-question-foodstuffs-break-up-plan/): Growers and processors urge government to look at the big picture of the food supply chain.
- [Milk losses under 2% on New Zealand dairy farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/milk-losses-under-2-on-new-zealand-dairy-farms/): Dairy supply systems means dairy farmers in NZ very rarely dump milk, study finds.
- [Farmers warn Opportunity's land tax has risks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-warn-opportunitys-land-tax-has-risks/): Farming groups say the Opportunity Party’s proposed land tax and agricultural emissions policies could add significant costs for some farmers and threaten profitability.
- [Heartland shareholders vote to proceed with $620m TSB takeover](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/heartland-shareholders-vote-to-proceed-with-620m-tsb-takeover/): Heartland shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the $620 million merger with TSB, clearing another hurdle towards creating a larger New Zealand bank.
- [Feds welcomes clarity in new farm safety codes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-welcomes-clarity-in-new-farm-safety-codes/): Federated Farmers says new health and safety guidance will give farmers clearer expectations around responsibilities and vehicle risks.
- [An invitation to sit down with Richie McCaw](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/an-invitation-to-sit-down-with-richie-mccaw/): Westpac and Rural Support Trust to host leadership and resilience event in Kaikōura.
- [Technology helps refine Yorkshire farm’s focus](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/technology-helps-refine-yorkshire-farms-focus/): Innovation allows farmer Brown to explore a host of new ways to use the land.
- [Dairy cattle welfare overhaul brings new rules for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-cattle-welfare-overhaul-brings-new-rules-for-farmers/): An updated welfare code for New Zealand’s dairy cattle introduces new minimum standards, with further regulation also under consideration.
- [NZ in prime spot to meet global beef appetite](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/nz-in-prime-spot-to-meet-global-beef-appetite/): As Trump’s tariff moves roil industry, New Zealand has a comparative advantage, red meat forum hears.
- [Dam mooted to fill gap for Hawke’s Bay economy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/dam-mooted-to-fill-gap-for-hawkes-bay-economy/): A proposed dam at Whanawhana could store 27 million cubic metres of water, giving Heretaunga growers greater security as pressure on freshwater supply grows.
- [Dog attack leaves trail of dead lambs on Wairarapa farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dog-attack-leaves-trail-of-dead-lambs-on-wairarapa-farm/): Two roaming dogs unleashed days of carnage on a Wairarapa flock, prompting a warning to dog owners to alert neighbours when animals go missing.
- ['I was a massive nerd': A road trip with Chloe Swarbrick](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/chloe-swarbrick-on-childhood-life-beyond-politics-and-tamari-almonds/): Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick hits the road to talk childhood, her unexpected journey into politics and the career she might have pursued instead.
- [Maccas, Dire Straits and no fighting: A road trip with David Seymour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/david-seymour-opens-up-on-childhood-love-and-wedding-plans/): ACT leader David Seymour swaps politics for the passenger seat, sharing stories of his childhood, unlikely ambitions, life and his wedding plans.
- [Lodestone listing could reshape solar investment in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/lodestone-listing-could-reshape-solar-investment-in-nz/): Lodestone Energy’s $100m public offering could signal a shift in how investors view renewable energy, as demand for new electricity generation grows.
- [Dutch group files EU complaint over NZ climate promises](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/dutch-group-files-eu-complaint-over-nz-climate-promises/): A Dutch environmental group has lodged a complaint with the European Commission claiming New Zealand has breached climate commitments in its EU free trade agreement.
- [Dairy Goat Co-operative secures US investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-goat-co-operative-secures-us-investment/): Hamilton-based outfit announced partnership with AGR Partners.
- [Better books, bad poll: Willis enters campaign with mixed fortunes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/better-books-bad-poll-willis-enters-campaign-with-mixed-fortunes/): Analysis: Nicola Willis has stronger government books to campaign on, but National’s latest polling underscores the political challenge ahead.
- [Greens and ACT weigh up Opportunity after latest poll](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/greens-and-act-weigh-up-opportunity-after-latest-poll/): Gains for the Greens and ACT have put the spotlight on their willingness to work with Opportunity, which could hold the balance of power based on the latest 1News-Verian poll.
- [NZ dairy’s second chance under India FTA fades](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-dairys-second-chance-under-india-fta-fades/): Next chance to push for better market access will be the anniversary review in October 2027.
- [Grand dairy farming opportunity on West Coast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/grand-dairy-farming-opportunity-on-west-coast/): Well-situated, well-drained and ready for its next phase, Cranley Farms comes to market.
- [Manawatū photographer’s chance encounter lands international spotlight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/manawatu-photographers-chance-encounter-lands-international-spotlight/): Brad Hanson’s chance encounter between a horse and lamb has landed his striking image in the international Nature is Metal book.
- [Left bloc may be able to form government latest poll suggests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/left-bloc-may-be-able-to-form-government-latest-poll-suggests/): The Greens have jumped four points to 16% as National and Labour fall to 28%, leaving Opportunity holding the balance of power in the latest 1News-Verian poll.
- [Ram vendors ready for heightened demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/ram-vendors-ready-for-heightened-demand/): Genetics the name of the game as ram sales shape up for another successful season.
- [Global trade holds firm despite geopolitical turmoil](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/global-trade-holds-firm-despite-geopolitical-turmoil/): Exporters are managing to weather tariffs, wars and protectionism, says UK trade export.
- [Council rethinks controversial Lauder sewage sludge plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/council-rethinks-controversial-lauder-sewage-sludge-plan/): Central Otago District Council is reconsidering plans to spread Cromwell’s treated sewage sludge on farmland near Lauder.
- [Lodestone plans NZX listing to fund solar farm rollout](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/lodestone-plans-nzx-listing-to-fund-solar-farm-rollout/): Lodestone is turning to the NZX to fund an ambitious expansion that could see it operating up to 18 solar farms by 2032.
- [Treasury cuts deficit forecast as tax revenue rises](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/treasury-cuts-deficit-forecast-as-tax-revenue-rises/): Treasury is forecasting smaller deficits and lower borrowing, but the improved outlook is being driven largely by higher tax revenue from persistent inflation.
- [MPI defines the terms of its DIRA review](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/mpi-defines-the-terms-of-its-dira-review/): MPI is reviewing whether dairy regulations written around Fonterra’s once-dominant position still make sense in today’s market.
- [Feds welcomes ag product reform but wants results](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-welcomes-ag-product-reform-but-wants-results/): Federated Farmers welcomes changes to the approvals system but says success will be measured by how quickly new products reach farms.
- [Consumers warm to gene editing in crops, but animals a harder sell](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/consumers-warm-to-gene-editing-in-crops-but-animals-a-harder-sell/): Gene editing is gaining acceptance in crops, but researchers say consumers are yet to decide whether they’re comfortable with GE meat.
- [Feds tells councils to stop ‘pussy-footing’ around feral cats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/councils-told-to-stop-pussy-footing-on-cats/): Farmers say unwanted town cats are fuelling feral populations, spreading disease and costing livestock producers thousands.
- [Major Middle East deal boosts Synlait recovery hopes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/synlait-looks-to-middle-east-for-growth/): A major new Middle East customer could help fuel Synlait’s recovery as the dairy company rebuilds its infant formula business.
- [Training more doctors not a cure-all for rural health](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/training-more-doctors-not-a-cure-all-for-rural-health/): After decades of under investment, much more is needed to reduce health inequities for people in remote parts of New Zealand.
- [Bayer leaves NZ off list for new herbicide](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/bayer-leaves-nz-off-list-for-new-herbicide/): No plans for NZ launch of glyphosate alternative, a product of Bayer’s AI-driven CropKey system.
- [Gen Z wants protein-plus on its plate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/gen-z-wants-protein-plus-on-its-plate/): Food futurologist spots trend away from highly processed foods and towards natural products.
- [Global growth in agricultural biologicals slows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/global-growth-in-agricultural-biologicals-slows/): Technology for biofertilisers is proven but is not being integrated into farming systems, field experts say.
- [Comvita roiled by bitter shareholder revolt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/comvita-roiled-by-bitter-shareholder-revolt/): Three directors targeted for removal, including yet another attempt to topple the chair.
- [Implements set to take the crown from tractors](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/implements-set-to-take-the-crown-from-tractors/): Autonomous farming is set to upend the traditional machinery hierarchy, with experts saying compatible implements will be key to getting more driverless tractors onto farms.
- [Mackenzie growth puts pressure on workers and housing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mackenzie-growth-puts-pressure-on-workers-and-housing/): Rapid growth in the Mackenzie is driving demand for skilled tradespeople, but businesses warn a shortage of worker housing could hold back development.
- [Building a farm the next generation wants to inherit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/building-a-farm-the-next-generation-wants-to-inherit/): Paul and Kerry Harmer are combining productivity, environmental stewardship and research to secure Castle Ridge Station for generations to come.
- [A few steps closer to finding honey’s sweet spot](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-few-steps-closer-to-finding-honeys-sweet-spot/): It has weathered a tough few years, but new initiatives show the honey sector is taking positive steps to secure its future.
- [Gallagher technology helps build elephant-proof fence](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/gallagher-technology-helps-build-elephant-proof-fence/): Kiwi solution found to a big problem that is raising tensions between animals, growers and villagers in Tanzania.
- [Preparation helps Canterbury farmers weather spring snow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/preparation-helps-canterbury-farmers-weather-spring-snow/): Some losses anticipated from Mid Canterbury event, ‘but it won’t be catastrophic’.
- [Strong wool market feels effects of winter surge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-wool-market-feels-effects-of-winter-surge/): Sharp June and July price movements reflected in prices at auction last week.
- [National and Labour leaders come out firing – and fed up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-and-labour-leaders-come-out-firing-and-fed-up/): National and Labour have launched their election campaigns with contrasting approaches, as Christopher Luxon sticks to familiar promises while Chris Hipkins adopts a more combative tone.
- [More to Fonterra result than Mainland sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/more-to-fonterra-result-than-mainland-sale/): Numbers give the clearest indication yet of the earning power of the business Fonterra has chosen to retain, says Nic Lees.
- [Fonterra results give analysts confidence in farmer returns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-results-give-analysts-confidence-in-farmer-returns/): Analysts see plenty to like in Fonterra’s strong FY26 result, but the test will be whether it can sustain those returns as market conditions change.
- [Water squeeze puts Hawke’s Bay growers at crossroads](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/water-squeeze-puts-hawkes-bay-growers-at-crossroads/): With allocations under scrutiny and investment stalled, growers and council are searching for a sustainable future for the Heretaunga Plains.
- [Synlait sees signs of turnaround after difficult year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/synlait-sees-signs-of-turnaround-after-difficult-year/): Results encouraging as improved operational stability flowed through to improved financial performance.
- [Tinui School marks 150 years at heart of changing rural community](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tinui-school-marks-150-years-at-heart-of-changing-rural-community/): Generations return to Tinui School to celebrate 150 years of learning, farming and the community ties that have endured through enormous change.
- [Taranaki pig farmer bets big on future of NZ pork](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/taranaki-pig-farmer-invests-millions-to-future-proof-family-piggery/): Karl Stanley is betting millions on the future of his family piggery as changing welfare rules, rising costs and cheaper imported pork reshape the industry.
- [Tairāwhiti forestry reset begins to take shape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tairawhiti-forestry-reset-begins-to-take-shape/): Forestry facilitator Doug Leeder says early talks are positive as he works to rebuild trust and find a pathway for land use change in Tairāwhiti.
- [New guidance tightens rules on blanket dry cow therapy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/new-guidance-tightens-rules-on-blanket-dry-cow-therapy/): Emerging technologies support smarter dry cow decisions rather than blanket-treating the whole herd.
- [Reluctant sheep and beef farmers find answers in the soil](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farmers-ditch-fertiliser-for-soil-health/): Farming wasn’t part of Amanda and Adrian Currie’s plan, but a devastating M bovis experience sent them down an unexpected path.
- [New flood plan takes shape for Pohangina and Ōroua rivers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-flood-plan-takes-shape-for-pohangina-and-oroua-rivers/): Horizons Regional Council is exploring giving the Pohangina and Ōroua rivers more room to flood safely after Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage.
- [Students discover forgotten fauna at Tōtara Reserve](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/students-discover-forgotten-fauna-at-totara-reserve/): Three schools take part in the Enviroschools’ Forgotten Fauna Student Hui at Tōtara Reserve in Pohangina Valley.
- [Rural groups coordinate support for southern farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-groups-coordinate-support-for-southern-farmers/): Rural Co-ordination Group meets as pressure builds around feed, stock management and pasture damage.
- [Fonterra ‘100% committed’ to 2030 emissions targets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterra-100-committed-to-2030-emissions-targets/): McBride says Fonterra is banking on new technologies passing regulatory approval and being taken up by farmers.
- [What's going on with fuel prices?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/whats-going-on-with-fuel-prices/): Fuel prices are rising again as Middle East tensions, higher shipping costs and a weaker New Zealand dollar push up the cost of petrol and diesel.
- [Family steps up for Chatham Islands shipping service](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/family-steps-up-for-chatham-islands-shipping-service/): Kiwi family firm and its Italian partners are responsible for the design and financing of a replacement vessel for the islands.
- [Setting the table for mindful change](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/setting-the-table-for-mindful-change/): With chopsticks resting on his Royal Doulton plate, Phil Weir gets to thinking about how we handle tradition and progress in New Zealand agriculture.
- [Ravensdown elects Montgomery and Acland to board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ravensdown-elects-montgomery-and-acland-to-board/): Rural heavyweights Jane Montgomery and Kate Acland elected to serve three-year terms.
- [Global dairy demand holds firm as milk supply grows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/global-dairy-demand-holds-firm-as-milk-supply-grows/): Global demand for protein is no longer just a fad but a long-term trend, Richard Allen tells result presentation.
- [What if we built water storage like Tasmania? ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/what-if-we-built-water-storage-like-tasmania/): Federated Farmers wants a more coordinated approach to water storage, saying too many projects are being held back by funding, consenting and development hurdles.
- [Options narrow as lamb finishing margins tighten](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/options-narrow-as-lamb-finishing-margins-tighten/): Farmers weigh the options as land use changes from vines to lambs to apples in Hawke’s Bay.
- [NZ horticulturist to lead India Apple Action Plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nz-horticulturist-to-lead-india-apple-action-plan/): Experienced horticulturalist Lachlan McKay will join NZAPI CEO and SATE on India delegation next week.
- [Wild deer numbers push farmer to ‘flip the script’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wild-deer-numbers-push-farmer-to-flip-the-script/): Alistair Bird says traditional recreational hunting is no longer enough on his North Canterbury farm, where deer numbers and damage have surged.
- [Fonterra’s rapid rebound exceeds McBride’s expectations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterras-rapid-rebound-exceeds-mcbrides-expectations/): Fonterra chair Peter McBride says strong protein prices and tight discipline helped the co-op rebuild its earnings ahead of schedule.
- [Snow Farm puts horse-powered skiing to the test](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/snow-farm-puts-horse-powered-skiing-to-the-test/): Horses and skiers have taken to the snow in a successful skijoring trial that could become a new annual event in the Cardrona Valley.
- [Sheep and beef outlook strong as margins tighten](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/sheep-and-beef-outlook-strong-as-margins-tighten/): Sheep and beef farmers likely to pull their horns in and protect margins rather than chase record returns, says Sara Hilhorst
- [Parties clash over new resource management laws](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/parties-clash-over-new-resource-management-laws/): Legislation gives minister too much power and was rushed through Parliament, debate hears.
- [NZ exporters hopeful of Suez Canal return](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-exporters-hopeful-of-suez-canal-return/): Container ships test resumption of direct route to Europe after three years of avoiding dangerous passage.
- [Why food prices could keep rising for years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/why-food-prices-could-keep-rising-for-years/): Speakers at London’s World Agri-Tech conference warn rising farm costs, fertiliser disruption and production risks could push food prices higher.
- [Ukraine farmers battle on with less land, fewer workers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/europe-tracking-tomorrows-food-trends/ukraine-farmers-battle-on-with-less-land-fewer-workers/): Ukraine’s farmers are producing food with 20% of arable land unavailable, fewer workers and export routes constrained by war, forcing rapid adaptation.
- [Government hits pause on council amalgamation plan until after election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-hits-pause-on-council-amalgamation-plan-until-after-election/): The government has deferred decisions on council amalgamations until after the election, saying proposals need more work before progressing to detailed design.
- [Fonterra replaces lost Mainland earnings two years early](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterra-replaces-lost-mainland-earnings-two-years-early/): Fonterra has beaten its three-year target to replace earnings lost from the Mainland sale, as underlying profit jumps 24% to $1.8 billion.
- [Farm product approval reforms welcomed by industry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-product-approval-reforms-welcomed-by-industry/): Industry groups broadly supportive, hoping new laws will streamline approval and commercialisation processes.
- [NZ strong wool enters world-first sleep trial](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-strong-wool-enters-world-first-sleep-trial/): Bedding to be evaluated for the quality and quantity of sleep it helps to bring about.
- [Strong demand lifts yearling beef bull prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-demand-lifts-yearling-beef-bull-prices/): Youngsters are making as much as $1500 more than last year, and clearing the catalogue every time.
- [Politicians off their trolley with grocery plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/politicians-off-their-trolley-with-grocery-plans/): Instead of threatening a well-run part of the economy, says Allan Barber, Wellington should encourage better productivity.
- [Celebrating NZ Farming poll results – September 17](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/celebrating-nz-farming-poll-results-september-17/): Of the 1.6% of voters who voted no, one said “Farming is less than 6% of GDP. It’s not NZ’s future. Please be realistic.”
- [Narrow view of agriculture misses vital connections](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/narrow-view-of-agriculture-misses-vital-connections/): Farming is more than the ‘economic backbone’ politicians cite, Nuffield Scholar Clare Bradley says – it’s a beating heart.
- [Bostock takes aim at Zespri kiwifruit rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/bostock-takes-aim-at-zespri-kiwifruit-rules/): Hawke’s Bay apple grower takes on big guns with plan to trial non-Zespri variety under marketer’s nose.
- [Rural contractors face fuel and weather pressures](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-contractors-face-fuel-and-weather-pressures/): Weather systems and fuel price hikes make for an uncertain outlook as busy times beckon.
- [AI opens new doors for NZ agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ai-opens-new-doors-for-nz-agriculture/): AI will help unlock and disseminate valuable research in dairy, sheep and plant genetics.
- [Water security key to next wave of horticulture growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/water-security-key-to-next-wave-of-horticulture-growth/): Improving returns are rebuilding confidence in horticulture, but uncertain water access remains a major barrier to new orchards and land-use change.
- [Feds want homekill rule rethink](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-want-homekill-rule-rethink/): Federated Farmers backs scrapping the 28-day homekill rule, saying targeted safeguards would better manage food safety, traceability and illegal meat trading.
- [Country Women’s Collective network continues to grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/country-womens-collective-network-continues-to-grow/): The Country Women’s Collective is growing, with 22 new businesses joining the online platform showcasing women-led enterprises across rural New Zealand.
- [What a devastating flood taught Pirongia dairy farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/after-the-flood-a-pirongia-dairy-farm-recovers/): Seven months on from the deluge, a Pirongia dairy farmer shares her experience of a devastating flood and its aftermath.
- [RMA replacement laws pass final vote in Parliament](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rma-replacement-laws-pass-final-vote-in-parliament/): The RMA’s replacements have passed their final vote, with government promising faster development while opponents raise environmental concerns.
- [Onside and Assura form new agriculture platform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/onside-and-assura-form-new-agriculture-platform/): More than 60,000 users to use combined entity as Onside buys Assura.
- [Farmers challenge candidates over Marlborough’s water future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-challenge-election-candidates-over-marlboroughs-water-future/): Marlborough’s move away from grapes could open the door to new crops, but farmers warn there’s a major hurdle standing in the way: water.
- [ACT pushes back after D grade on organics scorecard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/act-pushes-back-after-d-grade-on-organics-scorecard/): ACT and Te Pati Māori snub Organics Aotearoa NZ’s pre-election organics scorecard.
- [National defends use of coalition-era crime footage in Labour attack ad](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-defends-use-of-coalition-era-crime-footage-in-labour-attack-ad/): National is defending an attack ad targeting Labour on crime despite some footage showing offences committed after the coalition took office.
- [Four names in hat so far for Fonterra board seats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/four-names-in-hat-so-far-for-fonterra-board-seats/): Names released of independently assessed candidates contesting two seats on the co-op’s board.
- [Farmers fight $9m GDX live export repayment order](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-fight-9m-gdx-live-export-repayment-order/): Most affected farmers are fighting a High Court ruling requiring them to repay millions received for cattle in a GDX live export deal.
- [Lambs roam where grapes once grew](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/lambs-roam-where-grapes-once-grew/): Analysis – Recent popularity of livestock in fertile region is putting pressure on the supply chain, writes Suz Bremner.
- [Market shows little appetite for vineyards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/market-shows-little-appetite-for-vineyards/): Sale prices take a hit as wine country finds its way back into sheep and cattle pastures.
- [Pasture decisions driving peak milk and persistence](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/pasture-decisions-driving-peak-milk-and-persistence/): Spring feed management plays a key role in helping cows reach peak milk, hold production, and make the most of pasture while keeping supplement use targeted.
- [New alliance targets stronger NZ honey sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-alliance-targets-stronger-nz-honey-sector/): New Zealand Honey and Bee Alliance formed to promote and support sector.
- [Feds take Wānaka sludge fight to Wellington](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wanaka-sludge-fight-heads-to-wellington/): Federated Farmers is calling for government action as concern grows over thousands of cubic metres of Wānaka waste heading to rural Otago.
- [Egmont Honey acquires Tweeddale’s Honey](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/egmont-honey-acquires-tweeddales-honey/): Egmont Honey takes hive tally to 22,000 with purchase of family firm.
- [As any farmer knows, something’s got to give](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/as-any-farmer-knows-somethings-got-to-give/): The government has to either increase revenue or cut spending, says Alan Emerson.
- [Young dog, new handler and a promising start](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/young-dog-new-handler-and-a-promising-start/): Taran Wilson and Heading dog Tip are new to the discipline and already learning valuable lessons.
- [Opportunity eyes methane trading scheme for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/opportunity-eyes-methane-trading-scheme-for-farmers/): Opportunity wants to explore a methane cap-and-trade scheme for agriculture while committing $5 billion to climate resilience and adaptation.
- [Bay of Plenty wins some pest battles as others grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bay-of-plenty-wins-some-pest-battles-as-others-grow/): A new report shows success against wallabies and aquatic weeds, while catfish numbers soar and some invasive plants continue to spread.
- [Craighead girls dominate Canterbury clash](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/craighead-girls-dominate-canterbury-clash/): Craighead Diocesan students swept the Intermediate podium and claimed two Junior placings as nearly 220 students put their agricultural skills to the test.
- [Hawke’s Bay winegrowers adapt as vines disappear](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/hawkes-bay-wine-growers-adapt-as-vines-disappear/): Vineyards are being pulled and wineries are closing, but some Hawke’s Bay growers are adapting their businesses to stay in the game.
- [Early planting could take sting out of fall armyworm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/early-planting-could-take-sting-out-of-fall-armyworm/): Planting maize and sweetcorn early can help reduce the effects of fall armyworm, FAR research shows.
- [Drones reveal hidden biodiversity on Banks Peninsula farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/drones-reveal-hidden-biodiversity-on-banks-peninsula-farms/): A bird’s-eye view is revealing native vegetation across Banks Peninsula farms and giving landowners a clearer picture of what they have.
- [New deal aims to secure future of backcountry huts and tracks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-deal-aims-to-secure-future-of-backcountry-huts-and-tracks/): A new agreement between the Backcountry Trust and DoC could give communities a bigger role in keeping New Zealand’s huts and tracks open.
- [Simple tweaks to pasture make better use of rain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/simple-tweaks-to-pasture-make-better-use-of-rain/): A simple change to grazing management could help farmers capture more rainfall, improve soil performance and build resilience before the dry hits.
- [New research challenges how plantain cuts nitrogen](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-research-challenges-how-plantain-cuts-nitrogen/): New front opens in long-running pattern of claim and counter-claim for the effects of plantain in pasturage.
- [Vineyard pullouts leave Hawke’s Bay land in limbo](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/rethinking-the-heretaunga-plains/vineyard-pullouts-leave-hawkes-bay-land-in-limbo/): Hundreds of hectares of vines are coming out, but water uncertainty and falling land values leave a big question: what happens to the land next?
- [Fonterra lifts forecast midpoint ahead of results](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-lifts-forecast-midpoint-ahead-of-results/): Recent improvements in commodity prices at GDT auctions support lift of 25 cents.
- [Slink skin operator trespassed after council protests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/slink-skin-operator-trespassed-after-council-protests/): The dispute between Eddie Zhi and Environment Southland has escalated, with the slink skin operator now formally trespassed from council offices.
- [How the Gaddums turned adversity into a new way of farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/how-the-gaddums-turned-adversity-into-a-new-way-of-farming/): Cyclone Gabrielle forced Jamie and Nicky Gaddum to rethink everything. Three years later, their transformed East Coast farming business is winning recognition.
- [Māori farm trust shares secrets of 16 profitable years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/maori-farm-trust-shares-secrets-of-16-profitable-years/): Pukepoto Farm Trust has turned a profit for 16 years by focusing on what it can control. Now it’s sharing the farming formula behind that success.
- [Wilding pine group calls for tougher rules on seed spread](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wilding-pine-group-calls-for-tougher-rules-on-seed-spread/): A Central Otago wilding pine group says voluntary controls are not enough, calling for stronger accountability as infestations continue to spread.
- [Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Afraid of getting te reo wrong? Just give it a go](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/culture/te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori-afraid-of-getting-te-reo-wrong-just-give-it-a-go/): Māori Language Commission chair Rawinia Higgins says every attempt to speak te reo Māori matters, with learners urged to put aside their fear of getting it wrong.
- [Soil fungi could boost high country resilience](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/soil-fungi-could-boost-high-country-resilience/): Lincoln master’s student researching how grazing regimes affect beneficial fungi in the soil on high country stations.
- [Fuel pain tipped to linger as petrol hits $3.25 a litre](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fuel-pain-tipped-to-linger-as-petrol-hits-3-25-a-litre/): Motorists face weeks of high fuel prices, with the AA warning diesel could climb further as global competition for supplies hits transport and farming.
- [Canterbury ripe for horticulture growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/canterbury-ripe-for-horticulture-growth/): Horticulture NZ’s new regional representative identifies great opportunities for the sector.
- [NZ citrus growers challenged to compete on value](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nz-citrus-growers-challenged-to-compete-on-value/): Almost all of it is sold domestically, where it must compete on price with zero-tariff imported citrus, forum hears.
- [Rural Health Network puts six demands to political parties](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rural-health-network-puts-six-demands-to-political-parties/): Hauora Taiwhenua is calling on all political parties to commit to six priorities it says are needed to halt worsening access to rural healthcare.
- [Slink skin factory boss takes council battle to the streets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/slink-skin-factory-boss-takes-council-battle-to-the-streets/): Facing environmental charges and court orders restricting his business, Eddie Zhi has taken his dispute with Southland councils directly to their doors.
- [Wool Source chief Tom Hooper to step down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wool-source-chief-tom-hooper-to-step-down/): As CEO, he has overseen development from early-stage research to applied product development.
- [Northland’s August rain may offer only temporary relief](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/northlands-august-rain-may-offer-only-temporary-relief/): August rain has boosted Northland’s soil moisture, but low rivers and groundwater are raising concerns as a powerful El Niño builds.
- [Susan O’Regan to chair QEII Trust](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/susan-oregan-to-chair-qeii-trust/): Waikato dairy farmer brings experience in local government, leadership, and stakeholder relationship management.
- [From covid to cyclones: Colin Bond reflects on kiwifruit's turbulent years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/colin-bond-steps-down-after-five-years-leading-nzkgi/): Colin Bond barely had time to settle in before crises began arriving. Now the NZKGI chief is preparing to step away after five demanding years.
- [Farmers warned to watch out for greasy cutworm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-warned-to-watch-out-for-greasy-cutworm/): El Niño will be creating ideal conditions for cutworm this spring after a rampant summer.
- [New sale barn marks next chapter for Silverstream stud](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/new-sale-barn-marks-next-chapter-for-silverstream-stud/): After nearly 60 years of breeding, Silverstream is opening a new sale barn as the Canterbury stud prepares for its first hybrid spring bull sale.
- [Drier spring weather slowly emerging across New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/drier-spring-weather-slowly-emerging-across-new-zealand/): From week to week the soil moisture deficit maps show constant change, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Along comes El Niño to spoil the party](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/along-comes-el-nino-to-spoil-the-party/): The weather system seems destined to deny the sector a repeat of this past stellar year, writes Neal Wallace.
- [The Kiwi farm girl who became Hollywood’s stunt double](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/the-kiwi-farm-girl-who-became-hollywoods-stunt-double/): Dayna Pomare went from riding horses on the family farm to doubling Hollywood stars and coordinating stunts on some of cinema’s biggest productions.
- [Weather-weary Wairarapa farmers now face serious drought risk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weather-weary-wairarapa-farmers-now-face-serious-drought-risk/): Still picking up the pieces from this year’s severe weather, Wairarapa farmers are now being warned to prepare for a potentially serious summer drought.
- [Federated Farmers draws line over cost of protecting deer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/federated-farmers-draws-line-over-cost-of-protecting-deer/): Federated Farmers says aerial 1080 is vital to controlling TB-carrying possums, but farmers shouldn't foot the bill for protecting deer.
- [Sharemilking law stuck in the past: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/sharemilking-law-stuck-in-the-past-feds/): Federated Farmers wants outdated sharemilking laws reviewed, saying young dairy farmers need better protection as they work towards farm ownership.
- [Rural confidence stays positive as commodity prices hold](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-confidence-stays-positive-as-commodity-prices-hold/): The sector’s mood is so good, Rabobank survey finds, even the horticulturalists are happy.
- [India trade deal brings unlikely allies together in Parliament](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/india-trade-deal-brings-unlikely-allies-together-in-parliament/): The India FTA has produced unusual political alliances, with Labour joining National and ACT in support while NZ First sided with the Greens.
- [World record-holding Mid Canterbury farmers inducted into Arable Hall of Fame](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/world-record-holding-mid-canterbury-farmers-inducted-into-arable-hall-of-fame/): After 34 years growing crops and two world records, Mid Canterbury farmers Eric and Maxine Watson has been unexpectedly inducted into the Arable Hall of Fame.
- [Southland possum control under scrutiny after record catch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-possum-control-under-scrutiny-after-record-catch/): Southland's possum control model faces a rethink after monitoring found some areas well above targets, including one record result.
- [Farmers push back against 230-home Amberley development](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-push-back-against-230-home-amberley-development/): North Canterbury farmers want a 230-home Amberley development paused, warning productive land, rural roads and farming could suffer.
- [Bull buyers dig deep as spring sales set new records](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/bull-buyers-dig-deep-as-spring-sales-set-new-records/): Yearling bull vendors are enjoying higher prices and strong clearances as buyers compete for low birth weight, high-growth genetics.
- [Full steam ahead for Hastings’ barefoot bandit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/full-steam-ahead-for-hastings-barefoot-bandit/): Vintage machinery enthusiast Wayne Clark is firing up his traction engine for his 30th Hastings Blossom Parade – without a pair of shoes in sight.
- [Labour climate shift wins cautious backing from farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/labour-climate-shift-wins-cautious-backing-from-farmers/): ‘Significant policy shift’ includes urgent review of ETS, and a commitment to cease pushing for tax on farm emissions.
- [Labour ETS Review poll – September 10](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/labour-ets-review-poll-september-10/): Of those who voted no, many were skeptical that Labour would follow through on its promises.
- [Wairoa opens the gates for spring cattle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/wairoa-opens-the-gates-for-spring-cattle/): Known for its top notch, well-bred annual draft traditional cattle, the first spring fair of the year didn’t disappoint, writes Suz Bremner.
- [Waikato farmers raise concerns over Mercury wind farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waikato-farmers-raise-concerns-over-mercury-wind-farm/): North Waikato farmers say a substantial wind farm project is proceeding without enough consultation.
- [‘Ongoing battle’: Farmer removes 3500 wallabies in two years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ongoing-battle-farmer-removes-3500-wallabies-in-two-years/): After removing thousands of wallabies and pigs, a South Canterbury farmer says pest numbers remain stubbornly high.
- [NZ bull beef prices face US market pressure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/nz-bull-beef-prices-face-us-market-pressure/): Trump’s 90-day beef bonanza will put further pressure on NZ prices as spring rolls out.
- [Vegetable growers seek voice in supermarket shake-up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/vegetable-growers-seek-voice-in-supermarket-shake-up/): Advocacy group adds its voice as major political parties weigh in on consumer issues.
- [Local Farmer Butchery brings farm closer to customer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/local-farmer-butchery-brings-farm-closer-to-customer/): Group of friends take on the red tape of bringing butchery a step closer to the farm.
- [Annabel Barnett appointed to Ovis Management board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/annabel-barnett-appointed-to-ovis-management-board/): Banks Peninsula sheep and beef farmer takes associate directorship with cross-industry collaboration programme.
- [RWNZ ready to fight for the issues that matter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rwnz-ready-to-fight-for-the-issues-that-matter/): Rural Women New Zealand has launched its 2026 to 2029 policy manifesto, calling for better access to services, education, connectivity and healthcare in rural communities.
- [National proposes break-up of Foodstuffs supermarkets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-proposes-break-up-of-foodstuffs-supermarkets/): National is proposing to split Pak’nSave from New World in a bid to increase supermarket competition and drive down grocery prices.
- [NZ exporters face shift to digital labelling](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-exporters-face-shift-to-digital-labelling/): New digital labelling requirements will see New Zealand exporters adopt 2D QR barcodes, offering greater traceability, flexibility and potential cost savings.
- [Mixed dairy prices pull GDT index lower](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/mixed-dairy-prices-pull-gdt-index-lower/): Results point to a more mixed market following the strengthening of prices during July and August.
- [NZ agriculture enters 2027 on strong footing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-agriculture-enters-2027-on-strong-footing/): Conditions are expected to remain favourable with healthy profitability increasing investment and driving growth.
- [PGG Wrightson names 175th Year Scholarship winners](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pgg-wrightson-names-175th-year-scholarship-winners/): PGG Wrightson awards two university scholarships in honour of agribusiness’s 175th year in operation.
- [There’s something rotten in Central Otago](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/theres-something-rotten-in-central-otago/): Alan Emerson takes issue with the fact that treated human effluent from the glitzy tourist town of Wānaka is being spread on farmland there.
- [Rabo Community Fund backs 11 rural projects](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rabo-community-fund-backs-11-rural-projects/): Eleven rural organisations will share $76,000 from the Rabo Community Fund to support projects strengthening communities across New Zealand.
- [Applications open for DairyNZ Māori Internship](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/applications-open-for-dairynz-maori-internship/): For sixth year, paid programme will support aspiring researchers, scientists and other rural professionals.
- [Auckland Council turns to llamas and low-methane sheep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/auckland-council-turns-to-llamas-and-low-methane-sheep/): Auckland Council is using low methane sheep and llama guards on its farms, cutting dog attacks on lambs while reducing the environmental impact of its flocks.
- [James Blair’s win caps passion for horticulture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/james-blairs-win-caps-passion-for-horticulture/): Young Grower of the Year harvests award in field he appreciates for its variety.
- [NZ solar growth drives demand for investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-solar-growth-drives-demand-for-investment/): Large retailer considering an IPO to fund next stage of growth as solar farms gather momentum.
- [Native planting guide targets beneficial insects](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/native-planting-guide-targets-beneficial-insects/): Bioeconomy Science Institute publishes guidelines for Canterbury when it comes to the plants beneficial insects prefer.
- [West Coast rural roads could be forced back to gravel](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/west-coast-rural-roads-could-be-forced-back-to-gravel/): Reduced NZTA subsidies are putting pressure on council budgets, prompting warnings that some sealed rural roads could eventually return to gravel.
- [T&G launches premium Joli apple in Vietnam](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/tg-launches-premium-joli-apple-in-vietnam/): T&G Global has launched its new Joli apple in Vietnam, targeting the growing premium fruit market after a decade of product development.
- [Ruapehu mayor hopeful over Karioi mill future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ruapehu-mayor-hopeful-over-karioi-mill-future/): Consent documents lodged with Horizons indicate a torrefied wood pellet processing plant may be possible for Karioi site.
- [Farmer profits soar but confidence slips](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmer-profits-soar-but-confidence-slips/): Profitability is soaring, but sector worries about the good times holding, in Federated Farmers survey.
- [Fonterra milk price cut tipped to be short lived](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-milk-price-cut-tipped-to-be-short-lived/): Fonterra’s July cut to midpoint milk price set to be short lived, says agricultural analyst.
- [Wool prices rise at Christchurch auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wool-prices-rise-at-christchurch-auction/): Adverse weather depresses supply, which is good news for prices across all categories.
- [NZ flower market offers opportunity for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nz-flower-market-offers-opportunity-for-farmers/): Smaller growers can help meet domestic demand for the sort of flower varieties that are currently imported.
- [Telford agricultural campus gets major upgrade](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/telford-agricultural-campus-gets-major-upgrade/): Residential agricultural training facility to be refurbished from roof to NZ wool carpeting.
- [NZ Landcare Trust marks 30 years of environmental action](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-landcare-trust-marks-30-years-of-environmental-action/): Restorative environmental action on farm happens over time, with a bit of expert help from NZ Landcare Trust.
- [Farming a growing part of Ngāi Tahu’s business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/farming-a-growing-part-of-ngai-tahus-business/): Taking up the lease on Molesworth Station will more than double the land the iwi owns and leases, says Allan Barber.
- [NZ researchers eye dairy methane as new gas source](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-researchers-eye-dairy-methane-as-new-gas-source/): Researchers put dairy emissions in the mix in the hunt for viable metal-organic combinations.
- [Shearing takes a big slice of Masterton’s funding pie](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/shearing-takes-a-big-slice-of-mastertons-funding-pie/): Masterton’s wool sector has emerged a winner from a hotly contested council grants round, with major funding for Golden Shears and shearing history.
- [Raw milk venture puts taste back at the heart of dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/raw-milk-venture-puts-taste-back-at-the-heart-of-dairy/): A love of creamy, full-flavoured milk inspired North Canterbury farmer Tammy Acton-Adams to bring raw milk straight from her cows to locals.
- [New on-farm learning facility aims to connect kids with their food](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-on-farm-learning-facility-aims-to-connect-kids-with-their-food/): Founder of popular online farming feed plans to bring schoolkids face to face with the real thing.
- [McDonald’s a half-billion dollar customer of NZ agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mcdonalds-a-half-billion-dollar-customer-of-nz-agriculture/): Fast-food chain publishes its annual shopping list of ingredients from milk to beef.
- [Motueka fruit grower bounces back with automation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/motueka-fruit-grower-bounces-back-with-automation/): Motueka fruit grower and packer Thomas Brothers has bounced back from two major floods, with automation now handling up to 90% of its fruit packing.
- [Community digs in to restore Kaikōura forest reserve](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/community-digs-in-to-restore-kaikoura-forest-reserve/): A former radiata pine forest south of Kaikōura is being replanted in natives, with the community pitching in to help transform 5.37ha of Pōhowera Park.
- [West Coast farmers challenge deer and goat omission from pest plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/west-coast-farmers-challenge-deer-and-goat-omission-from-pest-plan/): Federated Farmers questions proposed pest management plan that excludes feral deer and goats, despite concerns about their impact on farms and conservation land.
- [‘Megatron’ not council of the future: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/megatron-not-council-of-the-future-feds/): Federated Farmers says the needs of Hamilton and rural Waikato are too different for a combined unitary council, warning provincial voices could be overshadowed.
- [Growers push for faster access to crop protection tools](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/growers-push-for-faster-access-to-crop-protection-tools/): Horticulture New Zealand is urging Parliament to pass reforms aimed at speeding up growers’ access to safe and effective crop protection products.
- [Global view affirms NZ production strategy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/global-view-affirms-nz-production-strategy/): Winners of the SFF Plate to Pasture Award visit US and Canadian markets for an eye-opener on the scale involved.
- [High pressure drives a warmer start to spring](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-pressure-drives-a-warmer-start-to-spring/): The long-range forecast shows high pressure dominating to our west and north, and this placement means more westerlies – that is, spring, says Phil Duncan.
- [Breakfast galettes with savoury mince and cheese](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/mouthwatering-savoury-mince-and-cheese-filled-crepe-recipe/): Give pancakes the morning off with these buckwheat breakfast galettes, loaded with rich mince, crème fraîche, spinach, tomatoes and melted cheese.
- [Harley-loving couple take on historic country pub](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/harley-loving-couple-take-on-historic-country-pub/): Newlyweds Ronnie Edwards and “Calamity” Jane Campbell are pouring their energy into reviving the landmark Masonic Hotel in St Andrews.
- [Hit the trail: new Kaikōura cycle route opens this summer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/hit-the-trail-new-kaikoura-cycle-route-opens-this-summer/): Cyclists and walkers will soon be able to explore a new off-road section of the Whale Trail, with the Kaikōura to Hāpuku leg on track to open before summer
- [Canterbury hemp industry has big ambitions – but needs investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/canterbury-hemp-industry-has-big-ambitions-but-needs-investment/): Backers hope to raise $12 million to expand the iwi-backed Ashburton plant, after last year's failed bid for overseas investment.
- [A million hectares of best intentions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-million-hectares-of-best-intentions/): The uncomfortable question, says Aimee Pitcher, is whether carbon farms exist to protect against climate change or profit from it.
- [Tips and tools to get the most from spring](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/tips-and-tools-to-get-the-most-from-spring/): Explore research-backed tools and resources to support key management decisions and help drive farm performance throughout the season.
- [Forestry’s regional impact varies widely across NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/regional-reliance-on-forestry-earnings-intense/): Some regions rely on sector for up to 8% of their GDP – more than beef or dairy, report finds.
- [Masterton yearling bull sets price record](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/masterton-yearling-bull-sets-price-record/): KayJay Angus ‘stoked’ with return on Lot 2, a bull with ‘a real presence’.
- [NZ-India FTA edges closer to the finish line](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-india-fta-edges-closer-to-the-finish-line/): New Zealand’s free trade deal with India is a step closer to taking effect after a select committee backed the legislation needed to implement the agreement.
- [Easy Thai green curry with New Zealand lamb](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/easy-thai-green-curry-with-new-zealand-lamb/): Tender New Zealand lamb rump meets creamy coconut, zesty lime and fresh herbs in this easy, flavour-packed Thai green curry.
- [Lessons for forestry after tree-felling death](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/lessons-for-forestry-after-tree-felling-death/): Safety issues highlighted by WorkSafe following order to pay $250,000 in reparation to family of man who died.
- [Adding up the numbers on farm data](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/adding-up-the-numbers-on-farm-data/): It is important that farmers know their rights, and what they are getting into, says Craig Page.
- [Goodman Fielder pours $100m into Christchurch plant](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/goodman-fielder-pours-100m-into-christchurch-plant/): Goodman Fielder has expanded its Meadow Fresh Christchurch operations as part of a $100m-plus investment boosting high-value dairy production and exports.
- [TOP tax would hammer farmers: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/top-tax-would-hammer-farmers-feds/): Federated Farmers says TOP’s proposed land tax could cost the rural sector $700 million a year and leave most farmers significantly worse off.
- [Farmers trial handy trap modification](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-trial-handy-trap-modification/): Catchment group rolls out ‘trap library’ and a helpful DIY adjustment to save farmers time checking traps.
- [Bulls, horses and their riders in action-packed show](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/bulls-horses-and-their-riders-in-action-packed-show/): Professional bull riding meets showjumping in first-of-its-kind Feilding bonanza.
- [Komako Angus: where every animal has to earn its place](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/komako-angus-where-every-animal-has-to-earn-its-place/): Dave Stuart relishes the challenge of breeding functional cattle that perform on hill country.
- [Canterbury dairy farm prices hit record highs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/canterbury-dairy-farm-prices-hit-record-highs/): Interested farmers and corporations have agents scouring for well-watered, available farms.
- [Dairy farmers warned as salmonella cases surge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-farmers-warned-as-salmonella-cases-surge/): Farmers urged to keep watch for symptoms of disease after ‘drastic’ increase in cases in past two years.
- [Stock hit the road in search of stronger returns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/livestock-hit-the-road-in-search-of-stronger-returns/): Vendors trucked stock from as far away as South Canterbury to chase stronger prices at Feilding – but would the extra cost and risk pay off?
- [Differential Rates poll results – September 3](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/differential-rates-poll-results-september-3/): Most poll respondents oppose councils increasing differential rates for road maintenance, with some saying forestry should instead be charged more at harvest.
- [Farming and forestry face higher council rates](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farming-and-forestry-face-higher-council-rates/): Local governments invoke differential system for tax hikes of up to 1200% based on impact on local resources.
- [Waitangi Angus leads strong northern bull sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/waitangi-angus-leads-strong-northern-bull-sales/): A standout $17,000 yearling led a strong run of North Island bull sales, with full clearances and solid averages across several studs.
- [NZ arable sector unites to drive revival](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/nz-arable-sector-unites-to-drive-revival/): Forum identifies five priorities that will inform efforts to drive positive change in the industry.
- [Bremworth directors exit after Ferrier takeover](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bremworth-directors-exit-after-ferrier-takeover/): Directors served on sub-committee advising shareholders on earlier, failed takeover attempt.
- [Chef finds a wild pantry in Christchurch’s red zone](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/chef-finds-a-wild-pantry-in-christchurchs-red-zone/): Among the empty sections and abandoned gardens, Adam Harrison is finding a surprising bounty of ingredients for his restaurant kitchen.
- [Bay of Plenty butcher welcomes homekill rule changes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bay-of-plenty-butcher-welcomes-homekill-rule-changes/): Intention is to make it easier for hard-pressed families to afford red meat, says Toby Barkla.
- [Fewer prized trophy tahr harvested this season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/where-have-the-tahr-gone/): Fewer tahr are being taken in the West Coast ballot hunt, and no one is quite sure why – but hunters and local operators could feel the effects.
- [National told to pull 'misleading' Capital Gains Tax attack ad](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-told-to-pull-capital-gains-tax-attack-ad/): The ASA has partly upheld a complaint against a National Party flyer, finding its claim about Labour’s CGT and KiwiSaver could mislead voters.
- [Rural Otago residents cry foul over Wānaka waste](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-otago-residents-cry-foul-over-wanaka-waste/): Federated Farmers is questioning why a rural community is dealing with Wānaka’s wastewater sludge, saying an urban problem is being dumped on its doorstep.
- [Proven bloodlines at Australasia’s oldest Angus stud](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/proven-bloodlines-at-australasias-oldest-angus-stud/): Four generations and 120 years of breeding underpin Turihaua Angus, as Paul and Sarah Williams combine proven genetics with innovation and expansion.
- [How a rural nurse is supporting Wairarapa mums](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/how-a-rural-nurse-is-supporting-wairarapa-mums/): A home-cooked meal and a friendly visit are helping Wairarapa’s Rural Māmā Collective connect isolated rural mothers with support and each other.
- [Government rejects calls for tougher pork labelling](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-rejects-calls-for-tougher-pork-labelling/): The Government acknowledges some pork branding may mislead shoppers about its origin but says there is not enough evidence to justify regulatory change.
- [World Jersey Conference coming to Hamilton](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/world-jersey-conference-coming-to-hamilton/): More than 80 delegates expected for six-day conference book-ended by North and South Island dairy tours.
- [Dairy market firms as demand meets supply uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/dairy-market-firms-as-demand-meets-supply-uncertainty/): Weather-related supply risks are becoming an increasingly important market factor, writes Cristina Alvarado.
- [Cull and consumer tastes highlighted in DINZ update](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/cull-and-consumer-tastes-highlighted-in-dinz-update/): Stats NZ’s annual production figures for 2025 show herd rebuild signals are emerging.
- [What is our foreign policy in the Pacific?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/what-is-our-foreign-policy-in-the-pacific/): Is the coalition government committed to becoming a vassal of Trump’s America, asks Alan Emerson.
- [Farmers question legality of selling off straying sheep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-question-legality-of-selling-off-straying-sheep/): Impounded stock reclaimed before any auction can take place, but legal issues remain.
- [Court orders Southland slink skin operator to cease](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/court-orders-southland-slink-skin-operator-to-cease/): Slink skin operator challenges order but also undertakes to clean up processing site.
- [Home battery aims to cut power bills with cheap electricity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/home-battery-aims-to-cut-power-bills-with-cheap-electricity/): Aotea Energy is launching a home battery that buys and stores electricity when wholesale prices are low, with claimed annual savings of up to 65%.
- [Apple waste shows promise for food packaging](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/apple-waste-shows-packaging-potential/): Massey food technology student’s work with scraps starting to bear fruit.
- [Big swedes and small changes pay off on Southland farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/big-swedes-and-small-changes-pay-off-on-southland-farm/): Southland farmer sets out to grow the best forage crop he can – and puts down some mighty roots.
- [Feds push for KiwiSaver changes before election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-push-for-kiwisaver-changes-before-election/): KiwiSaver changes for farm workers and first-time farm buyers are before Parliament, with Federated Farmers pushing for progress before the election.
- [Farm plastics recycling scheme set to roll out](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farm-plastics-recycling-scheme-set-to-roll-out/): Nationwide initiative will involve a take-back system funded via a fee on sales of bale wrap, poly bags and other farm plastics.
- [Genetic gain drives herd productivity, year by year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/genetic-gain-drives-herd-productivity-year-by-year/): In Darfield, herd-owning sharemilkers Tania and Johno Burrows know that building a more valuable farm system starts with getting the fundamentals right.
- [Rumen buffers and reproduction: fix or factor?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/rumen-buffers-and-reproduction-fix-or-factor/): Rumen stability is an important part of your reproductive plan. When cows are at greater risk of rumen upset, adding rumen buffers can help.
- [Chris Hipkins attacks coalition on Paris Agreement](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/chris-hipkins-attacks-coalition-on-paris-agreement/): Chris Hipkins has announced an urgent review to fix the Emissions Trading Scheme.
- [Strong red meat returns face tighter margins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/strong-red-meat-returns-face-tighter-margins/): However, even with decreases in farmgate prices and profit, the new season returns promise to be very good, BLNZ chair Kate Acland says.
- [North Otago farmer Jo Hay appointed to SFF Co-op board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/north-otago-farmer-jo-hay-appointed-to-sff-co-op-board/): New farmer-director has previously been involved with Silver Fern Farms’ governance development programmes.
- [The stigma that follows drench resistance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/spotlight-on-drench-resistance/the-stigma-that-follows-drench-resistance/): A farmer is mystified about how his land, and stock, fell prey to the syndrome – and still won’t go public about it.
- [Ferrier bid for Bremworth on track as Floorscape stalls](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ferrier-bid-for-bremworth-on-track-as-floorscape-stalls/): Cornerstone shareholder ready to increase stake to 55% as rival offer for listed carpetmaker runs out of support.
- [Vets seek more farmer effort on resistance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/spotlight-on-drench-resistance/vets-seek-more-farmer-effort-on-resistance/): Sheep farmers have valuable lessons for cattle colleagues after living with the problem for longer, vet says.
- [The hidden cost of chasing extra milk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/the-hidden-cost-of-chasing-extra-milk/): A trial by Northland Dairy Development Trust shows that supplementary feed delivers the best returns when it is used tactically.
- [Peters appoints former chief of staff as Ambassador to Sweden](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/peters-appoints-former-chief-of-staff-as-ambassador-to-sweden/): Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced five diplomatic appointments, including his former chief of staff and ministerial adviser Jon Johansson.
- [Wairarapa farmers urged to watch for toxic yellow-flowered weed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/toxic-madagascar-ragwort-found-in-wairarapa-farmers-urged-to-be-vigilant/): Farmers are being asked to watch for Madagascar ragwort after the toxic weed, which can kill cattle and horses, was discovered near Ngawi.
- [Deer velvet demand grows in nutraceutical market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/deer-velvet-demand-grows-in-nutraceutical-market/): Major southeast Asian nutraceuticals expo underlines growing interest in health benefits of deer velvet.
- [Dairy-beef breeding surges as farmers chase value beyond the farm gate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-beef-breeding-surges-as-farmers-chase-value-beyond-the-farm-gate/): Strong beef prices and better genetics are prompting dairy farmers to rethink mating.
- [Ferrier confident of Bremworth succession](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ferrier-confident-of-bremworth-succession/): Shareholder talks down competing bid from Floorscape as board sub-committee prepares to decide on how to proceed.
- [Mark Hooper appointed to NZPork board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mark-hooper-appointed-to-nzpork-board/): Strong understanding of farming, policy and rural communities welcomed.
- [NZ ploughing team battles odds at world champs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/nz-ploughing-team-battles-odds-at-world-champs/): NZ plough team pulls it together at 71st World Ploughing Championship after gear goes missing en route to Croatia.
- [Tararua faces road funding shortfall as NZTA support drops](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tararua-faces-road-funding-shortfall-as-nzta-support-drops/): Tararua’s mayor says ratepayers could be left footing the bill as reduced government road funding forces the council to find nearly $1.3m over three years.
- [Who owns New Zealand’s farm data?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/who-owns-new-zealands-farm-data/): Who owns the information and how is it being used, shared, stored and protected? Massey research intends to find out.
- [Urea prices ease in time for spring](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/urea-prices-ease-in-time-for-spring/): High-priced sulphur a holdout as other fertiliser costs edge lower.
- [Port of Tauranga expansion gets fast-track approval](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/port-of-tauranga-expansion-gets-fast-track-approval/): The Stella Passage development will involve extending the Sulphur Point container berth by 385 metres and the Mount Maunganui wharf by 315 metres.
- [Big policy promises announced as election campaign heats up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/big-policy-promises-announced-as-election-campaign-heats-up/): From a state-owned supermarket chain to superannuation, climate policy and first-home loans, parties unveiled a wave of election pledges.
- [New Zealand Transport Agency cuts road funding for some councils](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-zealand-transport-agency-cuts-road-funding-for-some-councils/): The move has left councils struggling to see how they can fund road maintenance, public transport and other costs.
- [Bulls, breeding and family: Morrison Farming’s 65-year Hereford story](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/bulls-breeding-and-family-morrison-farmings-65-year-hereford-story/): William and Erica Morrison run 1500ha near Marton, where 65 years of Hereford breeding underpin a diverse sheep and beef operation.
- [Daffodils keep farmer’s legacy blooming decades later](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/daffodils-keep-farmers-legacy-blooming-decades-later/): Every spring, daffodils planted by Daisy Groves on a Wairarapa farm are picked by the community to raise money for the Cancer Society.
- [New Zealand eyes deeper trade ties with Canada](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-zealand-eyes-deeper-trade-ties-with-canada/): Trade Minister Todd McClay praises Aotearoa's relationship with Canada as tariff war with US disrupts global markets.
- [‘Pretty disappointing’: NZ grain growers struggle as farmers favour imported feed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/pretty-disappointing-nz-grain-growers-struggle-as-farmers-favour-imported-feed/): Kiwi grain growers say they’re being squeezed by cheaper imported animal feed, leaving homegrown crops struggling to compete in their own backyard.
- [Concern grows over ‘stealthy’ solar farm expansion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/concern-grows-over-stealthy-solar-farm-expansion/): Thousands of hectares of NZ farmland leased or sold to foreign solar interests in the past four years without alerting potential domestic buyers.
- [Farming Women Tairāwhiti Health Scholarships on offer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farming-women-tairawhiti-health-scholarships-on-offer/): Four scholarships valued at $5000 each available to women from the Tairāwhiti region.
- [Massey Animal Science degree expands for 2027](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/massey-animal-science-degree-expands-for-2027/): Two new majors, Animal Agri-Technology and Pastoral Livestock Production, on offer.
- [Time for action on pest crisis: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-time-for-action-on-pest-crisis/): Federated Farmers has welcomed $9.7 million for wild deer and feral goat control, saying coordinated action is needed to tackle rising pest numbers.
- [Fast-growing 'frankenchickens' spark welfare concerns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fast-growing-frankenchickens-spark-welfare-concerns/): The SPCA has introduced a voluntary standard promoting slower-growing chickens amid welfare concerns over fast-growing breeds.
- [Just Robbie, the animals and 22,000 followers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/catlins-farmer-turns-isolation-into-online-success/): Young Catlins farmer shares farming life and blissful solitude with a growing social media audience.
- [NZ arable sector faces challenge to stay competitive](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/nz-arable-sector-faces-challenge-to-stay-competitive/): Trade heavyweights sketch the big picture and where arable fits into it, at Christchurch summit.
- [Wild and farmed deer try to find common ground](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wild-and-farmed-deer-try-to-find-common-ground/): Barbs in the media from farmed sector prompt efforts to work together to meet risks and market opportunities.
- [$8m upgrade boosts Opuha Dam flood protection](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/8m-upgrade-boosts-opuha-dam-flood-protection/): New outlet at heart of $8m project enables larger controlled releases before a storm arrives.
- [Crasborn Fresh creditors face uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/crasborn-fresh-creditors-face-uncertainty/): Receivers are unravelling a complex web of claims against failed Hawke’s Bay apple company Crasborn Fresh, with millions of dollars owed.
- [Cromwell targets Massey Ferguson tractor world record](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/cromwell-targets-massey-ferguson-tractor-world-record/): New Central Otago Tracks & Wheels event hopes to take out world record for gathering of Massey Ferguson tractors in one place.
- [Government backs growth in New Zealand arable sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-backs-growth-in-new-zealand-arable-sector/): Associate Minister for Agriculture lays out pattern for sector’s ongoing success into the future.
- [Bird flu 'hoax' claims spread online](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bird-flu-hoax-claims-spread-online/): Disinformation researchers say people online have recast the first bird flu cases as a Covid sequel.
- [Charity finds novel way to tackle high meat prices for Kiwi families](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/charity-finds-novel-way-to-tackle-high-meat-prices/): Whangārei charity sees way to harness regulations to bring cheaper meat to those in need.
- [Tick in the grass triggers very rare meat allergy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/tick-in-the-grass-triggers-very-rare-meat-allergy/): Jude's tick bites didn't seem normal, they "festered for months". Then came gut aches in the evening.
- [Neighbours raise a stink about Southland slink skin works](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/neighbours-raise-a-stink-about-southland-slink-skin-works/): Heated debate on social media hounds a Southland slink skin operation that is no stranger to controversy.
- [Feds welcome move to cut farm drone red tape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-welcome-move-to-cut-farm-drone-red-tape/): Federated Farmers says simpler agricultural drone rules will help farmers use the technology for spraying, fertiliser application and other routine farm work.
- [Farmers get plan change pain relief](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-get-plan-change-pain-relief/): Federated Farmers says pausing key parts of Waikato and Horizons plan changes will give hundreds of farmers relief from costly and uncertain consenting rules.
- [Parliamentary breakfast celebrates women in farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/parliamentary-breakfast-celebrates-women-in-farming/): Young Growers’ Wellington event marks United Nations Year of the Woman Farmer.
- [Land Tax poll results – August 27](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/land-tax-poll-results-august-27/): Voters were asked last week if they would support a land value tax on rural land as proposed by The Opportunity Party.
- [Feds count cost of Opportunity Party's proposed land tax](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/feds-count-cost-of-opportunity-partys-proposed-land-tax/): Federated Farmers says the proposed land tax could cost some farms more each year than the abandoned He Waka Eke Noa emissions charge.
- [Kiwi hunting app takes aim at US market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/kiwi-hunting-app-wildvision-takes-aim-at-us-market/): WildVision, a Kiwi-developed app that predicts where game animals are likely to be found, has launched into the massive US hunting market.
- [Marlborough pair take out top young winemaker wins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/marlborough-pair-take-out-top-young-winemaker-wins/): Region can boast both Young Viticulturist and Young Winemaker for 2026.
- [North Canterbury farmland eyed for major solar project](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/north-canterbury-farmland-eyed-for-major-solar-project/): An Australian company has acquired rights to develop solar farms across five freehold farming properties in North Canterbury’s Scargill district.
- [Range of dynamics reshaping NZ's national herd](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/range-of-dynamics-reshaping-nzs-national-herd/): Supplies are turning a relatively sharp corner, mostly due to calf rearers getting back in on the action, writes Reece Brick.
- [Tiny but mighty: sprout grower’s passion pays off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/tiny-but-mighty-sprout-growers-passion-pays-off/): Southern Alps Sprouts’ Karen McGrath has won a Rural Women business award after nearly three decades growing sprouts for customers across the South Island.
- [Otago council shake-up risks drowning out rural voices, Feds warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/otago-council-shake-up-risks-drowning-out-rural-voices-feds-warns/): Federated Farmers says Otago council reform proposals risk sidelining rural communities and allowing Dunedin and Queenstown to dominate decision-making.
- [There’s a cost to keeping NZ’s roads open](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/theres-a-cost-to-keeping-nzs-roads-open/): Craig Page hopes it’s not rural New Zealand that will end up bearing the brunt of pausing increases in the fuel charges that fund road maintenance.
- [Why you need to enrol to vote by 25 October](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/why-you-need-to-enrol-to-vote-by-25-october/): Everything is a little different if you want to vote this year. Here's what you need to know about enrolment changes.
- [Wanted: policies that back export growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/wanted-policies-that-back-export-growth/): New Zealand cannot control the global environment, but we can control how competitive we are within it, says Joshua Tan.
- [Farmers’ favourite mince recipes find new home in food parcels](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-favourite-mince-recipes-find-new-home-in-food-parcels/): Recipes from Pāmu farm staff are being distributed with donated Meet the Need mince to help turn food parcels into affordable, nutritious meals.
- [Strong demand drives northern bull sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/strong-demand-drives-northern-bull-sales/): Clearances abound, at prices ahead of last year’s hammer-fall.
- [‘We like figs’: Couple’s retirement plan grows into thriving business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/we-like-figs-couples-retirement-plan-grows-into-thriving-business/): Murray Douglas and Helen Walker planned to grow 300 fig trees in retirement. Nearly 20 years later, their modest idea has become a thriving Hawke’s Bay business.
- [Kaipara Herefords gears up for second on-farm bull sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/kaipara-herefords-gears-up-for-second-on-farm-bull-sale/): Sam Biddles returned to his family’s Northland farm in 2011 and is now taking its decades-old Hereford breeding operation into a new era.
- [Civil Defence group warns rates cap could put communities at risk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/civil-defence-group-warns-rates-cap-could-put-communities-at-risk/): Southland Civil Defence is calling for emergency management to be exempt from the government’s rates cap.
- [Federated Farmers backs call for cross-party overhaul of ETS](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/federated-farmers-backs-call-for-cross-party-overhaul-of-ets/): A new report has labelled the ETS “rudderless” and called for major reform, with Federated Farmers saying current rules still leave productive hill country exposed.
- [Retired farmer finds new calling knitting for babies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/retired-farmer-finds-new-calling-knitting-for-babies/): The 76-year-old was first taught to knit by his wife, Edith, when they were newly married.
- [Kiwi sheep dog trial team snatches Trans-Tasman victory](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/kiwi-sheep-dog-trial-team-snatches-trans-tasman-victory/): The Kiwi sheep dog trial team staged a final-day comeback in Queensland to beat Australia in the Wayleggo Cup.
- [Southland farmer fined for failing to treat bulls](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-farmer-fined-for-failing-to-treat-bulls/): Four animals had to be euthanised to end their suffering.
- [KiwiSaver change could open farm gate for young farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/kiwisaver-change-could-open-farm-gate-for-young-farmers/): A Waikato sharemilker who spent years seeking a rule change says unlocking KiwiSaver could help more young farmers build equity and buy land.
- [Wild weather hits southern farmers as spring begins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wild-weather-hits-southern-farmers-as-spring-begins/): Farmers have faced snow, driving rain and freezing temperatures as newborn calves and lambs begin arriving across the lower South Island.
- [Virtual fencing transforms century-old family farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/virtual-fencing-transforms-century-old-family-farm/): George and Julia Hardwick-Smith have brought new ideas home to Kohunui , using virtual fencing to unlock hill country and lift farm returns.
- [Fonterra signals strong dividend ahead of full-year result](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-signals-strong-dividend-ahead-of-full-year-result/): We have maintained our solid performance through the financial year, says CEO Richard Allen ahead of results reveal.
- [Government likely to borrow to cover fuel tax freeze](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-likely-to-borrow-to-cover-fuel-tax-freeze/): Motorists will avoid a planned fuel tax increase in January, but the government acknowledges the resulting transport funding gap will likely mean more borrowing.
- [Skim milk powder lights up dairy market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/skim-milk-powder-lights-up-dairy-market/): Demand for milk protein is driving skim milk powder prices higher, with SMP now unusually trading above whole milk powder prices.
- [Dog owners left disappointed as National Dog Show cancelled](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dog-owners-left-disappointed-as-national-dog-show-cancelled/): Hundreds of dog owners have had their plans disrupted after concerns about Manfeild’s stadium floor forced the National Dog Show to be cancelled.
- [Four things that changed one farmer’s approach to calving](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/four-things-that-changed-one-farmers-approach-to-calving/): Marc Gascoigne knows how quickly calving pressure can build. Now he’s sharing the practical habits that helped him manage stress and enjoy farming again.
- [Farmers face higher NAIT levies despite majority opposition](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-face-higher-nait-levies-despite-majority-opposition/): NAIT tag and slaughter levies are rising from Tuesday to help fund a new livestock tracing system.
- [Major frost hits NZ avocado growers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/major-frost-hits-nz-avocado-growers/): August weather event left orchards looking scorched, and may have imperilled next season as well as existing fruit.
- [Pāmu result confirms logic of Crown tenure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/pamu-result-confirms-logic-of-crown-tenure/): Four years of improvement have earned the state-owned farmer the right to survive as a standalone farming enterprise, says Allan Barber.
- [Alliance wins award for greener heat choice](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alliance-wins-award-for-greener-heat-choice/): Group spent $16m replacing coal-fired boilers at three South Island plants.
- [Taranaki couple leasing their way to farm ownership](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/taranaki-couple-leasing-their-way-to-farm-ownership/): Taranaki farmer Nick Brown says leasing land and owning livestock can give young farmers a practical pathway to build wealth and eventually buy a farm.
- [How good should RSE worker accommodation be – and who pays?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/how-good-should-rse-worker-accommodation-be-and-who-pays/): Seasonal rural workers are focused on maximising pay over good housing, says an academic.
- [Massey builds on success of student ag summit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/massey-builds-on-success-of-student-ag-summit/): University plans two summits in 2027 to expose school pupils to career opportunities in the ag field.
- [ETS is forever barking up the wrong pine](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/ets-is-forever-barking-up-the-wrong-pine/): Forestry in the ETS isn’t reducing emissions and it’s not saving the planet, so why continue with it, asks Alan Emerson.
- [Kaimai-Mamaku breaks new ground with nature credits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kaimai-mamaku-breaks-new-ground-with-nature-credits/): First company to invest in a Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park project will be announced soon.
- [Bremworth battles tough market despite revenue growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bremworth-battles-tough-market-despite-revenue-growth/): Carpet maker reports a loss in year to June 30 – but an improvement on previous year.
- [From classroom idea to rural mental health fundraiser](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/from-classroom-idea-to-rural-mental-health-fundraiser/): What started as a school assignment has become a rural clothing venture, with five students donating half of their proceeds to Farmstrong.
- [Modest growth outlook in key Asian markets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/modest-growth-outlook-in-key-asian-markets/): Different factors weigh on prospects for exports into Japan and China.
- [Peters takes issue with Luxon’s Paris Agreement stance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/peters-takes-issue-with-luxons-paris-agreement-stance/): Winston Peters says Christopher Luxon’s Paris Agreement bottom line demonstrates that “experience does matter in politics”.
- [Manawatū farming couple dig deep to help fund surgical robot](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/manawatu-farming-couple-dig-deep-to-help-fund-surgical-robot/): Paul and Christine Frecklington donate $500,000 to Palmerston North Hospital Foundation.
- [Huntable founder takes aim at negative online chatter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/huntable-founder-takes-aim-at-negative-online-chatter/): Ties to controversial predecessor in the field are raised on social media as new company gets going.
- [Fuel tax hikes delayed as government taps crisis fund](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fuel-tax-hikes-delayed-as-government-taps-crisis-fund/): The government has scrapped a planned 12-cent rise next year in favour of smaller increases from 2028, while topping up transport funding.
- [Foley Wines holds ground in tough times](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/foley-wines-holds-ground-in-tough-times/): Brands continue to gain traction in the United States.
- [Forestry urged to rebuild public trust beyond compliance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forestry-urged-to-rebuild-public-trust-beyond-compliance/): Conservation, recreation and good stewardship are all features of modern forestry and deserve to be more widely known, sector experts say.
- [MPI opens consultation on homekill rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpi-opens-consultation-on-homekill-rules/): Regulations on who may consume homekill and recreational catch may be due for an update.
- [Shane Jones targets Zespri over kiwifruit labour practices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/shane-jones-targets-zespri-over-kiwifruit-labour-practices/): "I don't know about you, but I'm sick to death of what I've seen," the NZ First deputy says.
- [EcoNet ready to prove itself on King Charles’s farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/econet-ready-to-prove-itself-on-king-charless-farm/): Kiwi invention waiting out the UK drought until farms can try baling with the edible, stock-friendly net.
- [Allied Farmers faces less certain year ahead](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/allied-farmers-faces-less-certain-year-ahead/): Without new investments, next year’s profit is expected to be materially lower, chair says.
- [Luxon makes Paris climate deal coalition bottom line](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/luxon-makes-paris-climate-deal-coalition-bottom-line/): National is drawing a line on climate policy, with Christopher Luxon declaring Paris Agreement membership a bottom line for any post-election coalition.
- [Champion growers named in Cromwell final](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/champion-growers-named-in-cromwell-final/): Pukekohe agronomist James Blair named national Young Grower of the Year for 2026.
- [Megan Whitehead chases shearing world record comeback](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/megan-whitehead-chases-shearing-world-record-comeback/): Champion shearer puts herself through a gruelling training routine, determined to reclaim the nine-hour strong wool record.
- [All aboard the windy westerlies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/all-aboard-the-windy-westerlies/): Amid the wild ups and downs to our weather, there is one thing that is uniform at the moment, says Phil Duncan – the westerly flow.
- [How fake emergencies are building a rural health workforce](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/how-fake-emergencies-are-building-a-rural-health-workforce/): Young doctors in Ashburton are gaining experience they might not get in larger hospitals, including treating injuries unique to farming communities.
- [Salmon farm tackles Twizel worker housing shortage](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/salmon-farm-tackles-twizel-worker-housing-shortage/): High Country Salmon is securing rental homes for its growing workforce as a shortage of worker accommodation threatens to limit its Twizel operation.
- [Rates cap raises questions over council merger costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rates-cap-raises-questions-over-council-merger-costs/): Selwyn mayor questions how councils will fund amalgamation and new functions under the planned rates cap.
- [Tech ready to take the wheel and drive productivity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/tech-ready-to-take-the-wheel-and-drive-productivity/): Local agritech heroes are creating ‘an innovation network that links global investment to the farm gate’.
- [Hugh Jackson opens up about pressure after Young Farmer win](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/hugh-jackson-opens-up-about-pressure-after-young-farmer-win/): Even an acknowledged farming champion can wrestle with self-doubt, as 2025 Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson knows all too well.
- [Canterbury growers rise to wheat challenge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/canterbury-growers-rise-to-wheat-challenge/): Canterbury growers dominate United Wheat Grower awards despite tough season.
- [New RMA rules could spark resource scramble](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-rma-rules-could-spark-resource-scramble/): Environmental lawyer flags risks inherent in legislation now making its way through Parliament.
- [McClay seeks end to Tairāwhiti forestry ‘blame game’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/mcclay-seeks-end-to-tairawhiti-forestry-blame-game/): Best way to rebuild trust is to have forest companies, land owners, iwi, council, and the community ‘all talking to each other’.
- [We need to take a united stand against pests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/we-need-to-take-a-united-stand-against-pests/): With taxpayers unlikely to come to the rescue, success in the war on pests requires a co-ordinated approach involving all landowners, writes Neal Wallace.
- [‘Farmers don’t quit easily’: Mark Cameron’s emotional farewell](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-dont-quit-easily-mark-camerons-emotional-farewell/): ACT MP and Northland farmer Mark Cameron has farewelled Parliament, reflecting on his health battle, farming and his determination to keep fighting for rural NZ.
- [A mother’s lesson that shaped a pioneering NZ vineyard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/the-family-values-behind-nzs-first-regenerative-vineyard/): Royce and Sue McKean’s journey from chasing ski seasons to running NZ’s first certified regenerative vineyard has been anything but conventional.
- [Delegat declares steady wine sales growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/delegat-declares-steady-wine-sales-growth/): Case sales were 3.3 million in FY26 and the forecast is for 3.4 million this year.
- [Sweet taste of success in Comvita result ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sweet-taste-of-success-in-comvita-result/): Honey company ‘standing on firmer ground’ as it returns to profit in 2026 financial year.
- [Tractors to toilets: orchard failures trigger auction bonanza](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/tractors-to-toilets-orchard-failures-trigger-auction-bonanza/): Huge amount of farm equipment comes to market as Hawke’s Bay orchard companies go under.
- [Synlait warns market of potential $75m loss for the year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/synlait-warns-market-of-potential-75m-loss-for-the-year/): Highlighting improvement, acting CEO concedes that results ‘will be a long way from where we want them to be’.
- [Freight industry warns against delaying fuel tax hikes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/freight-industry-warns-against-delaying-fuel-tax-hikes/): Road freight leaders warn delaying fuel excise increases will deepen the funding shortfall for roads and ultimately hit New Zealand’s economy.
- [Ageing regions, cautious markets and changing farm technology](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ageing-regions-cautious-markets-and-changing-farm-technology/): This week: ageing regions, cautious cattle markets, the tech brain drain and relaxed drone rules, with senior reporter Richard Rennie, AgriHQ's Suz Bremner, AgriTech NZ's Brendan O’Connell and Feds arable chair Chris Dillon.
- [New life awaits 14 Kaimanawa horses after challenging muster](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-life-awaits-14-kaimanawa-horses-after-challenging-muster/): Lone stallion the only holdout as combined operation brings 14 wild horses down to safety and new homes.
- [NZ’s rural regions are getting older – and smaller](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzs-rural-regions-are-getting-older-and-smaller/): Ageing populations and declining birth rates are eroding the potential of regional NZ, study shows.
- [Strong wool prices climb as Australian buyers step in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-wool-prices-climb-as-australian-buyers-step-in/): Wool prices strengthened at the national auction as competition for limited supply intensified.
- [Wild deer harvest surges as venison market grows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wild-deer-harvest-surges-as-venison-market-grows/): More wild deer are being turned into venison as processors find new markets, but industry players say red tape is holding back further growth.
- [Capital activity surges in rural sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/capital-activity-surges-in-rural-sector/): Investment that has been sitting on the sidelines ‘starting to re-engage with agriculture’.
- [Freshwater farm plans narrowed to high-risk activities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/freshwater-farm-plans-narrowed-to-high-risk-activities/): Government proposes requiring plans only for those areas where high-risk farming takes place.
- [Freshwater Farm Plans poll – August 20](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/freshwater-farm-plans-poll-august-20/): More than two-thirds of poll respondents say freshwater farm plan changes will make farming easier, but concerns remain over oversight and red tape.
- [Breeding Angus cattle to thrive on Waikato hill country](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/breeding-angus-cattle-to-thrive-on-waikato-hill-country/): At Hillcroft Angus, the land dictates that the cattle must be able to work hard from the day they are born.
- [Downsides aplenty in Trump’s tariff U-turn](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/downsides-aplenty-in-trumps-tariff-u-turn/): For New Zealand, there is little to gain and potentially more indirect pain in the latest US trade manoeuvre.
- [Rent arrears weigh on NZ Rural Land Company](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/rent-arrears-weigh-on-nz-rural-land-company/): Apple company woes continue to ripple through agribusiness results season.
- [Sector bodies merge to form NZ Wool Collective](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sector-bodies-merge-to-form-nz-wool-collective/): Now to find extra funding to take on the work of ‘strengthening the platform’.
- [Fonterra slips in global dairy rankings](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/fonterra-slips-in-global-dairy-rankings/): Lactalis deal causes ranking reshuffle among global dairy’s top players in Rabobank report.
- [New lease of life for rural photo collection](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/new-lease-of-life-for-rural-photo-collection/): Ron Vine’s work inscribed by UNESCO Memory of the World Trust in rare honour for agricultural collections.
- [Jones calls for pause to $10m West Coast district plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/jones-calls-for-pause-to-10m-west-coast-district-plan/): Shane Jones wants the West Coast’s new combined district plan paused as costs head past $10m and the Government prepares major RMA reforms.
- [Bird flu could close down some poultry farms for good](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bird-flu-could-close-down-some-poultry-farms-for-good/): Disease could become a significant permanent challenge to sector.
- [Cyclone debt weighs on latest Hawke’s Bay orchard failure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/cyclone-debt-weighs-on-latest-hawkes-bay-orchard-failure/): South Pacific Growers’ efforts to rebuild cyclone-hit orchards have ended in receivership.
- [Timetable takes shape for focused farm plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/timetable-takes-shape-for-focused-farm-plans/): The government’s new freshwater farm plans are an improvement on the previous legislation, said Beef + Lamb NZ.
- [Roaming sheep face auction as forest owner takes action](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/trespassing-stock-to-be-sold-at-public-auction/): After years of attempts to remove sheep from Pongaroa forests, Nateva has warned unclaimed animals could be auctioned.
- [Dairy the lifeblood of many regions: study](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-the-lifeblood-of-many-regions-study/): The country’s major export earner is also signing more than 50,000 pay cheques across rural New Zealand.
- [Farmers’ ‘agritech fatigue’ a warning for tech startups](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-agritech-fatigue-a-warning-for-tech-startups/): Farmers are losing patience with technology that fails to deliver, with a sector leader warning agritech startups to focus on reliability and real-world results.
- [Turning science into practical outcomes for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/turning-science-into-practical-outcomes-for-farmers/): Farmer and 2023 Kellogg Scholar Grace McLeay is helping bridge the gap between science and the farm gate, turning research into practical tools farmers can use.
- [Farm plans move in right direction: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-plans-move-in-right-direction-feds/): Federated Farmers says changes to freshwater farm plans should cut unnecessary red tape by focusing certification and auditing on higher-risk farming activities.
- [Government’s Gisborne approach defies logic](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/governments-gisborne-approach-defies-logic/): The Gisborne strategy, ignored by the government, was about risk reduction and resilience, writes Alan Emerson.
- [Upton slates ‘out of control’, unworkable ETS](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/upton-slates-out-of-control-unworkable-ets/): Environment commissioner zeroes in on scheme’s failings when it comes to forestry in particular.
- [Pilates passion pays off for Mid Canterbury mum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/pilates-passion-pays-off-for-mid-canterbury-mum/): Dairy farmers, teenagers and 80-year-olds are among the hundreds embracing Anna King’s approach to making fitness accessible in rural communities.
- [Natural progression: inside a Māori trust’s organics conversion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/natural-progression-inside-a-maori-trusts-organics-conversion/): When it came to changing systems, Tataiwhetu Trust’s farms went full speed – and within a few years had taken out the Ahuwhenua Trophy.
- [Blue economy opens new waters for NZ businesses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/blue-economy-opens-new-waters-for-nz-businesses/): Companies share their experience of shifting from land to water-based revenue streams as conditions evolve.
- [Technology opens new path to doubling primary exports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/technology-opens-new-path-to-doubling-primary-exports/): MPI insight chief says new technology could help agriculture lift productivity without sacrificing sustainability.
- [Government pushes ahead with 4% rates cap](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-pushes-ahead-with-4-rates-cap/): Councils face a 4% ceiling on annual rates increases from 2029, but LGNZ warns the cap could squeeze spending on essential services and infrastructure.
- [Maui backs sheep milk farmers with higher payout](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/maui-backs-sheep-milk-farmers-with-higher-payout/): A payout lift is just one part of Maui Sheep Milk’s growth plans as it searches for new farmers to join its expanding supply network.
- [Opening the farm gate could unlock new opportunities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/opening-the-farm-gate-could-unlock-new-opportunities/): Farm stays and rural experiences are creating new opportunities for farmers and regional communities.
- [Scales more than doubles first-half revenue](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/scales-more-than-doubles-first-half-revenue/): Asia and Middle East target market will take about 91% of total fruit sold in 2026, company says.
- [Global wine slump affecting exports from down under](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/global-wine-slump-affecting-exports-from-down-under/): Australia's wine exports drop in major markets, while NZ makes gains in China, holds steady in the UK.
- [Pest findings reinforce need to work across boundaries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pest-findings-reinforce-need-to-work-across-boundaries/): Forestry and catchment leaders say Federated Farmers’ latest pest survey shows effective control will depend on greater coordination between neighbours.
- [National organic mark could be on the cards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-organic-mark-could-be-on-the-cards/): After more than 18 years of calls from the sector, the government is seeking feedback on a national organic mark to help consumers identify certified products.
- [Sean Mulligan emerges as Agronomist of the Year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/sean-mulligan-emerges-as-agronomist-of-the-year/): PGG Wrightson Seeds arable and multiplication specialist takes out hotly contested section of Arable Industry Awards.
- [SIDE names new chair ahead of Ashburton event](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/side-names-new-chair-ahead-of-ashburton-event/): Jonathon Hoets takes over the role following the completion of Glenn Jones’s two-year term.
- [Seed industry team recognised with top award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/seed-industry-team-recognised-with-top-award/): Group that rebuilt Seed Crop Isolation Distance system scoops Working Together prize at the NZ Arable Awards.
- [PC1 delay puts Waikato River restoration at risk, critics say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/pc1-delay-puts-waikato-river-restoration-at-risk-critics-say/): Waikato-Tainui and the Waikato River Authority say delaying Plan Change 1 until 2032 will set back efforts to restore the freshwater health.
- [Waikato maize growers prepare for El Niño](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/waikato-maize-growers-prepare-for-el-nino/): Waikato growers order in early-maturing varieties to spare plants the worst of any coming drought.
- [The secret to a thriving summer vege patch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/the-secret-to-a-thriving-summer-vege-patch/): A productive summer garden starts months before planting, with careful planning, healthy soil and enough space for vegetables to thrive.
- [Sacked minister Chris Penk returns to Parliament](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/sacked-minister-chris-penk-returns-to-parliament/): Chris Penk has returned to work as an MP but is refusing to discuss whether he tried to roll Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
- [Wool education and animal welfare day hones young farmers’ skills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wool-education-and-animal-welfare-day-hones-young-farmers-skills/): A southern workshop is aiming to close a wool knowledge gap among young farmers with practical lessons covering the shearing shed and supply chain.
- [Under-16 social media ban struggles for political backing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/under-16-social-media-ban-struggles-for-political-backing/): National’s proposed ban has failed to win support from its coalition partners, while Labour says it recognises the issue but wants more detail.
- [Six months to find a way forward for East Coast forestry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/six-months-to-find-a-way-forward-for-east-coast-forestry/): Forestry facilitator Doug Leeder has set a tight deadline to find a way forward for foresters, council and communities grappling with land-use change.
- [Free-range farming adapts to changing bird flu threat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/free-range-farming-adapts-to-changing-bird-flu-threat/): Egg producers warn temporary lockdowns could become a regular precaution as farmers respond to changing bird flu risk levels.
- [Overseas prices slip but NZ stays steady](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/overseas-prices-slip-but-nz-stays-steady/): Falling overseas prices have not yet impacted farmgate prices here, says ANZ Bank.
- [New methane-busting seaweed partnership in Bluff](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-methane-busting-seaweed-partnership-in-bluff/): ASTEC and FutureFeed will support more large-scale animal trials, scale up production, and explore commercial opportunities.
- [Confidence, connections and kai: young shepherds shown the ropes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/confidence-connections-and-kai-young-shepherds-shown-the-ropes/): From dog training to mussel chowder, young Waikato shepherds got a hands-on lesson in the skills needed for life and work on-farm.
- [Farmers reflect on lessons learned in PC1 process](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-reflect-on-lessons-learned-in-pc1-process/): With hard-fought rules now put on hold, the process has a least underlined what works and what does not when tackling planning.
- [Young Farmers wants your stories from the past 100 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/young-farmers-wants-your-stories-from-the-past-100-years/): NZ Young Farmers is collecting stories, photos and treasured memories from across rural New Zealand to help celebrate a century of history.
- [NZ’s pest problem hits crisis point, survey shows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzs-pest-problem-hits-crisis-point-survey-shows/): Federated Farmers says New Zealand’s pest problem has reached crisis point, costing farmers $466 million a year despite increasing control efforts.
- [On Farm Support science scholarships applications open](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/on-farm-support-science-scholarships-applications-open/): MPI puts up $5000 apiece for six students next year, plus its prized mentoring and support package.
- [New arrangement to gather flower power](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/new-arrangement-to-gather-flower-power/): Australia-based platform for women who grow, sell and work with flowers will be coming to NZ this year.
- [Which foods have become less affordable for New Zealanders?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/food-prices-surge-at-twice-the-pace-of-wages/): Food prices continue to squeeze New Zealand households, with some essentials rising more than twice as fast as wages over the past decade.
- [Canada geese gobble up North Waikato farm profits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/canada-geese-gobble-up-north-waikato-farm-profits/): Hundreds of Canada geese are stripping pasture from a Te Kauwhata farm, costing valuable grazing and prompting calls for coordinated control.
- [Mike Currie recognised with top kiwifruit award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/mike-currie-recognised-with-top-kiwifruit-award/): His research said to have shaped modern kiwifruit production systems and contributed to the global success NZ’s kiwifruit industry.
- [Icy August thaws with arrival of westerlies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/icy-august-thaws-with-arrival-of-westerlies/): More cold snaps are expected next month, but we’ve probably passed the coldest part of the year, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Recharge before the warning lights come on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/recharge-before-the-warning-lights-come-on/): Developed in a rural shed, Kathryn Jackson’s award-winning Great Recharge is helping people take a preventative approach to stress and burnout.
- [Taranaki herd home pays off for cows and waterways](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/taranaki-herd-home-pays-off-for-cows-and-waterways/): A Taranaki dairy farmer’s decision to invest in a herd home has boosted production while reducing pressure on wet paddocks.
- [South Island apple detectives on the trail of heritage fruit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/south-island-apple-detectives-on-the-trail-of-heritage-fruit/): What started as a love of “old things” became a 30-year mission to rescue hundreds of heritage apple varieties from Southland’s fading orchards.
- [Beef mince prices test consumer tolerance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/beef-mince-prices-test-consumer-tolerance/): Demand from US consumers is helping to drive up the price in Kiwi supermarkets.
- [More job cuts on the cards at DOC, union says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/doc-restructure-could-see-communications-team-cut-by-28-roles/): DOC is proposing another shake-up, with its communications team facing significant cuts and the entire media unit potentially disestablished.
- [Testing more resilient pastures on-farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/testing-more-resilient-pastures-on-farm/): Farms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems.
- [Southland family turns dairy downturn into paneer success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/southland-family-turns-dairy-downturn-into-paneer-success/): Good Guise in the heart of Southland are creating local demand with a product that’s unique in NZ but central to one of the world’s most popular cuisines.
- [Game Bird Habitat Trust visits Southland farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/game-bird-habitat-trust-visits-southland-farms/): Board members tour some of the wetlands the trust has helped to fund.
- [Competition energises strong wool recovery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/competition-energises-strong-wool-recovery/): Limited volumes of wool come forward at national wool sale in Christchurch.
- [Heartland’s rural lending grows in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/heartlands-rural-lending-grows-in-nz/): Bank doubles underlying net profit for the year as rural growth exceeds its own guidance.
- [Embracing the role of changemaker](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/embracing-the-role-of-changemaker/): It’s hard enough making changes to your own farm system. Pioneering wholly new technologies and practices takes even more courage, writes Gerhard Uys.
- [Bex Green takes associate seat on FMG board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bex-green-takes-associate-seat-on-fmg-board/): North Canterbury dairy farmer is a contract milker and farm shareholder based in Culverden.
- [Images of hard-working farm heroes net award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/images-of-hard-working-farm-heroes-net-award/): Gisborne sheep and beef farmer wins Documentary category in International Pet Photography Awards with her photos of farm dogs.
- [Record year for Australian beef production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/record-year-for-australian-beef-production/): Just under 3 million tonnes of beef produced in 2025-26 period.
- [Te Kuiti sheep farmer fined $29K for neglecting sheep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/te-kuiti-sheep-farmer-fined-29k-for-neglecting-sheep/): Two dozen animals had to be euthanised to prevent further suffering.
- [Proposed drone regulations cause a stir](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/proposed-drone-regulations-cause-a-stir/): Aviation association warns that rushed reforms could put public safety and the environment at risk.
- [Ballance well stocked for spring fertiliser demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-well-stocked-for-spring-fertiliser-demand/): Spring stocks are in place at Ballance Agri-Nutrients after a season of working around the Middle East conflict.
- [Price pressure, lamb’s seasonal slide and the wilding pine fight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/price-pressure-lambs-seasonal-slide-and-the-wilding-pine-fight/): This week: senior reporter Neal Wallace and AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington unpack red meat and lamb prices, and Andrew Hoggard outlines the battle against wilding pines.
- [Midwinter milk collections almost 8% up on last year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/midwinter-milk-collections-almost-8-up-on-last-year/): Third July record in a row on the books as sector enjoys improved dairying conditions and continues to expand.
- [Arable recognises pick of the industry crop](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/arable-recognises-pick-of-the-industry-crop/): Awards evening names 2026 Arable Farmers of the Year and a host of other sector standouts.
- [Take lamb export bump with a grain of salt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/take-lamb-export-bump-with-a-grain-of-salt/): Growth is showing up in value, not volume – and there are several drivers of that, writes Alex Coddington.
- [Record lamb and beef prices tipped to ease](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/record-lamb-and-beef-prices-tipped-to-ease/): Slight easing will still leave prices comfortably up on previous seasons, analysts predict.
- [Ballance returns to profit and rebate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-returns-to-profit-and-rebate/): Shareholders get a taste as fertiliser co-op posts healthy results.
- [Beyond transactions: building trust with Māori agribusiness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/beyond-transactions-building-trust-with-maori-agribusiness/): IRP panel shares ways to connect across the sector, on a ‘journey of a thousand cups of tea’.
- [Zespri forecasts record returns to match harvest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/zespri-forecasts-record-returns-to-match-harvest/): Average per-hectare returns predicted to exceed last year’s record for all but two varieties.
- [Farmers get green light for greater drone use](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-get-green-light-for-greater-drone-use/): The government plans to loosen rules for heavy agricultural drones, but aviation groups warn the changes could create serious safety risks.
- [Agritech charts way to rural prosperity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-charts-way-to-rural-prosperity/): Discussion paper outlines priorities for policy settings that will draw talent, investment and young families back to regions.
- [High Court clears way for GDX liquidators to recover millions from farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-court-clears-way-for-gdx-liquidators-to-recover-millions-from-farmers/): Liquidators of Genetic Development NZ Exports can pursue millions paid to farmers and other creditors following a key High Court decision.
- [Hoggard wants wilding pine costs put on seed sources](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/hoggard-wants-wilding-pine-costs-put-on-seed-sources/): Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says cost of managing wilding pines must rest with the landowner where the trees originated.
- [Bill to block climate lawsuits clears Parliament](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/bill-to-block-climate-lawsuits-clears-parliament/): Climate activist Mike Smith called it a "dark day for democracy" but the minister in charge says it gives businesses certainty.
- [Skellerup dairy exports break records](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/skellerup-dairy-exports-break-records/): Normalised profit after tax is 18% up on the year before.
- [Wilding Pine Plan poll – August 13](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/wilding-pine-plan-poll-august-13/): Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard told the Wilding Pines Conference that a National Pest Management Plan could help ensure trees are planted in the right places.
- [Go with the flow: experts debate gravel mining rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/go-with-the-flow-experts-debate-gravel-mining-rules/): Concern that national standards for river gravel extraction might impose a one-size-fits-all regime on unique systems.
- [NZ First pushes plan to boost dairy manufacturing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-first-pushes-plan-to-boost-dairy-manufacturing/): Now that co-op is out of manufacturing, give innovative, value-add companies greater access to the raw material, says Winston Peters.
- [Hard work pays off in record Pāmu result](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/hard-work-pays-off-in-record-pamu-result/): State-owned farmer’s net operating profit was up 131% to $113m for the year.
- [Two decades of tackling wilding pines in Mid Dome](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/two-decades-of-tackling-wilding-pines-in-mid-dome/): A Mid Dome charitable trust has kept its foot on the neck of the wilding beast for 20 years.
- [Rural leaders recognised for shaping sector’s future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/top-rural-professionals-recognised/): Emma Ractliffe and Carla Muller have taken top honours at the 2026 NZ Institute of Rural Professionals awards.
- [Farmers hail regional Plan Change reprieve](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-hail-regional-plan-change-reprieve/): Some Waikato and Manawatū farm plan and consent requirements deferred until the end of 2032.
- [Seeka looks for more kiwifruit handling](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/seeka-looks-for-more-kiwifruit-handling/): Company has the facilities, capacity and systems to handle an increase, it says at release of modestly better interim results.
- [A breeding promise that’s stood for generations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/a-breeding-promise-thats-stood-for-generations/): Mike and Cath Cranstone know farmers trust their bulls with valuable heifers, making easy calving the cornerstone of Riverton Ezicalve.
- [Halter tackles reliability issues with early collars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/halter-tackles-reliability-issues-with-early-collars/): Halter says it is replacing affected collars and compensating for swap costs after hardware problems disrupted some New Zealand farms.
- [Why dairy’s next generation needs more than farming skills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/why-dairys-next-generation-needs-more-than-farming-skills/): Kellogg graduate calls for a roadmap new dairy farmers can follow as they move along industry pathways.
- [Māori-owned winery first in NZ to be regenerative certified](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/maori-owned-winery-first-in-nz-to-be-regenerative-certified/): Tiki Wine & Vineyards lights a torch for sustainable practices with its standout operation in North Canterbury.
- [Cleaner water, higher bills: the dilemma facing rural Tasman communities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/cleaner-water-higher-bills-the-dilemma-facing-rural-tasman-communities/): Major upgrades are coming for two rural Tasman water schemes to meet national standards, but residents are worried about rising costs.
- [Liquidators investigate Kiwi Crunch for possible insolvent trading](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/liquidators-investigate-kiwi-crunch-for-possible-insolvent-trading/): To date no concrete evidence of significant corporate malfeasance has been presented, first report says.
- [Thanks for the cheap butter, America](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/thanks-for-the-cheap-butter-america/): If the US taxpayers are happy subsidising cheap butter for New Zealand consumers they are to be thanked for their generosity, writes Alan Emerson.
- [Smaller arrays could improve solar outlook](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/smaller-arrays-could-improve-solar-outlook/): The latest land-use trend has raised fresh concerns – which has almost always been the case, writes Neal Wallace.
- [NZ red meat exports quarter the globe](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/nz-red-meat-exports-quarter-the-globe/): Sector’s exports find an impressive array of destinations, says Allan Barber, selling to almost 100 countries.
- [New firearms regime takes better aim](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/new-firearms-regime-takes-better-aim/): We’re about to embark on a new firearms licensing system and it can only establish some of the credibility that the old system lost, says Alan Emerson.
- [Wilding pines are a battle worth fighting](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/wilding-pines-are-a-battle-worth-fighting/): Minister Andrew Hoggard says a discussion needs to be had about the contribution of beneficiaries and exacerbators in any campaign.
- [Kiwis encouraged to give hemp growing a go](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/kiwis-encouraged-to-give-hemp-growing-a-go/): With restrictions out of the way, industry group is encouraging farmers and non-farmers to try the low-THC crop this spring.
- [Milk powders boost Global Dairy Trade market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/milk-powders-boost-global-dairy-trade-market/): Overall price index records its biggest single-event lift since March.
- [Seed companies need an attitude shift: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/seed-companies-need-an-attitude-shift-feds/): Mid Canterbury arable chair urges farmers to take a stand after being ‘ignored’ when it comes to contract terms.
- [McClay moves to reset ‘fractured’ Tairāwhiti forestry ties](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/mcclay-moves-to-reset-fractured-tairawhiti-forestry-ties/): Forestry Minister Todd McClay has appointed a facilitator to rebuild relationships between foresters, iwi and Gisborne District Council.
- [Riders invited to saddle up for Aotearoa’s big Trek](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/riders-invited-to-saddle-up-for-aotearoas-big-trek/): Entries open for bottom-of-the-North leg of Trek for Life Aotearoa 2027.
- [Future Post arsonist jailed as company rebuilds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/future-post-arsonist-gets-two-years-and-four-months-behind-bars/): A 31-year-old man has been jailed for setting fire to Future Post’s Waiuku factory, which caused more than $1 million in damage.
- [Feds back simpler rules for gravel and farm quarries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-back-simpler-rules-for-gravel-and-farm-quarries/): Federated Farmers says proposed national standards for river gravel extraction and on-farm quarries would cut consenting costs and delays.
- [Puro’s persistence pays off with top cannabis awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/puros-persistence-pays-off-with-top-cannabis-awards/): After battling years of regulatory and financial hurdles, Marlborough medicinal cannabis grower Puro has claimed two major industry honours.
- [Golden Shears legend Laurie Keats dies at 92](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/golden-shears-legend-laurie-keats-dies-at-92/): The shearing world is mourning Laurie Keats, whose leadership helped build the Golden Shears into an international institution.
- [Farming, tourism in Ngāi Tahu’s Molesworth vision](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farming-tourism-in-ngai-tahus-molesworth-vision/): Ngāi Tahu says farming, pest control and public access will be priorities if it takes over the lease of New Zealand’s largest farm.
- [Farming the good, the bad and the buggy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/farming-the-good-the-bad-and-the-buggy/): Chris Thompson farms pests and predators by the billion, supplying beneficial insects that help New Zealand growers fight pests naturally.
- [Central Otago is world’s favourite fruit-picking gig](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/central-otago-is-worlds-favourite-fruit-picking-gig/): Judged on a range of factors, region is the best place on earth for seasonal agriculture work.
- [Processing giant JBS offloads NZ, Aussie stake to Indonesia](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/processing-giant-jbs-offloads-nz-aussie-stake-to-indonesia/): JBS deal will give Danantara substantial shares in Australian meat market and, in NZ, a stake in Scott Technology.
- [Government allocates funds for Chatham Islands conservation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-allocates-funds-for-chatham-islands-conservation/): Feral cats and wild pigs targeted in pair of projects aimed at safeguarding native species and ecosystems.
- [Growing people and a future at Te Hou Farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farm-management/growing-people-and-a-future-at-te-hou-farms/): Te Hou Farms’ Jarred and Bronwyn Clode are proving large-scale farming can deliver for the land, the business and the people behind it.
- [Sixth-generation farmer codes his way to efficiency](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/sixth-generation-farmer-codes-his-way-to-efficiency/): Hamish Grigg brought an engineer’s mindset home to Hororata, developing farm software that cuts costs and puts data at the family’s fingertips
- [Scott Technology builds global momentum with $20m win](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/scott-technology-builds-global-momentum-with-20m-win/): Scott Technology has secured three major material handling contracts as it expands its footprint across North America and Europe.
- [Commission clears way for ANZCO’s Greenlea deal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/commission-clears-way-for-anzcos-greenlea-deal/): Processor’s $800 million purchase of fellow beef processor not a risk to market competition.
- [Chathams bull video sparks MPI investigation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/chathams-bull-video-sparks-mpi-investigation/): Video captures feral bull being chased by quad bike and in an attempt to ‘kill it for dog food’.
- [NZ exports crack $100b as trade hurdles rise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-exports-crack-100b-as-trade-hurdles-rise/): Export NZ says record export earnings cannot hide growing trade barriers and is calling for stronger domestic settings to drive growth.
- [Young Farmer Grand Final set for Canterbury](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/young-farmer-grand-final-set-for-canterbury/): Christchurch will play host to the culmination of the 2027 season of young agriculture’s top competition.
- [Guiding women from curious to capable, with rod and rifle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/guiding-women-from-curious-to-capable-with-rod-and-rifle/): Two South Island women are challenging perceptions around hunting and fly fishing by helping newcomers go from curious to capable.
- [Wool theft puts Otago farmers on alert](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wool-theft-puts-otago-farmers-on-alert/): Police are urging rural communities to stay vigilant after wool bales reportedly worth $12,000 were stolen.
- [Synlait denies A2 Milk, Fonterra takeover talks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/synlait-denies-a2-milk-fonterra-takeover-talks/): Synlait says it is not involved in talks with A2 Milk or Fonterra over a potential take-private deal, following Australian media reports.
- [Beef cattle numbers rise as sheep flock shrinks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/beef-cattle-numbers-rise-as-sheep-flock-shrinks/): NZ farms are carrying more cattlebeasts and 2% fewer sheep, BLNZ stock survey reveals.
- [Headwinds disrupt a2 Milk in China](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/headwinds-disrupt-a2-milk-in-china/): However, outlook is for steady infant formula sales as China-label volume recovers.
- [Supply constraints halt wool price slide](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/supply-constraints-halt-wool-price-slide/): Major reversal of the recent sharp downward spiral is driven by renewed competition.
- [Ferrier group makes its move on Bremworth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ferrier-group-makes-its-move-on-bremworth/): Carpet maker’s biggest shareholder group launches bid for controlling stake in the company.
- [Partnership a boost to food and fibre training](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/partnership-a-boost-to-food-and-fibre-training/): Agri Future and Land Based Training join forces to improve youth engagement in sector.
- [Zespri seeks refund of Trump tariff](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/zespri-seeks-refund-of-trump-tariff/): Up to 90% of last season’s sales by the kiwifruit marketer in the US were hit by the extraordinary trade tariffs.
- [NZ’s best butchers carve up national awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzs-best-butchers-carve-up-national-awards/): New Zealand’s top butchers turned carcasses into culinary art as seasoned pros and rising talent battled for national honours.
- [Rural patients less likely to get cancer treatment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/rural-patients-less-likely-to-get-cancer-treatment/): University of Otago study shows accessing radiation therapy was a challenge for rural cancer patients.
- [Brazil trip highlights NZ dairy’s efficiency edge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/brazil-trip-highlights-nz-dairys-efficiency-edge/): LIC’s David Chin comes away with insights after touring Brazil’s mega and mini dairy operations.
- [NZ secures access to Vietnam for deer products](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-secures-access-to-vietnam-for-deer-products/): Farmed venison and deer velvet will be sold into one of southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
- [Sold-out Molesworth book goes into reprint](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/sold-out-molesworth-book-goes-into-reprint/): Sales help to benefit Brain Tumour Support NZ.
- [The changes shaping farming’s future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/the-changes-shaping-farmings-future/): Solar solutions, hogget prices, dairy profits and local government reform – our panel unpacks the biggest issues affecting New Zealand farmers this week on the Farmers Weekly Podcast.
- [Federated Farmers weighs in on DIRA review](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/federated-farmers-weighs-in-on-dira-review/): Advocacy group wants frequency and method of deriving milk price to be considered as part of review of Fonterra’s enabling legislation.
- [EPA approvals show improved turnaround](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/epa-approvals-show-improved-turnaround/): Environmental Protection Authority says it is making progress on evaluating hazardous substances.
- [High pressure is on the uptick again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-pressure-is-on-the-uptick-again/): To our west lies a mountain of high air pressure which has just exited Australia, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Government must halt Horizons’ PC2](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-must-halt-horizons-pc2/): Federated Farmers is urging the Government to pause Horizons Plan Change 2, warning farmers face a costly and uncertain consenting process.
- [Fix our own house first, leaders urge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fix-our-own-house-first-leaders-urge/): Federated Farmers says government support can help revive arable farming, but the industry must also address contracts, risk and grower returns.
- [Feilding Marton Hogget Fair flies the flag](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/feilding-marton-hogget-fair-flies-the-flag/): Farmers were well rewarded for carrying hoggets to heavier weights rather than being tempted to offload at earlier sales, writes Sara Hilhorst.
- [Biosecurity has a solid backstop, says envoy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/biosecurity-has-a-solid-backstop-says-envoy/): Nathan Guy gives assurances that changes in local government will not dilute country’s readiness.
- [NZ’s ‘forgotten dollar’ stays down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nzs-forgotten-dollar-stays-down/): Weakness against Aussie and US dollars is good news for exporters.
- [Social media feeds bird flu malaise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/social-media-feeds-bird-flu-malaise/): Waters are muddied as warnings about precautions attract conspiracy theorists and naysayers, says biosecurity expert.
- [Feed decisions sharpen award-winning manager’s confidence](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/feed-decisions-sharpen-award-winning-managers-confidence/): A Taranaki dairy manager says learning to question feed decisions through a Dairy Training course improved her confidence and on-farm decision-making.
- [Who profits from data generated on farm?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/who-profits-from-data-generated-on-farm/): On its own, raw data may not be worth much – but that doesn’t mean you should simply hand it over, experts say.
- [Herd Tb infections show seasonal upswing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/herd-tb-infections-show-seasonal-upswing/): Meanwhile, OSPRI continues to make inroads into wildlife infections of bovine tuberculosis.
- [Chathams to get $15m transport upgrades](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/chathams-to-get-15m-transport-upgrades/): Critical wharf and fuel infrastructure upgrades and improved air links on the cards.
- [Farmers want facts, not El Niño ‘doom and gloom’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-does-not-mean-the-end-of-farming/): North Canterbury farmers say forecasts of a strong El Niño are useful for planning, but warn against alarmist messaging.
- [New school subject puts food and fibre on the timetable](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-school-subject-puts-food-and-fibre-on-the-timetable/): A new food and fibre subject for senior students is being welcomed as a way to expose more young people to primary sector careers.
- [Feeder calf market shrugs off El Niño fears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/feeder-calf-market-shrugs-off-el-nino-fears/): Prospect of a hot, dry summer reducing demand from beef finishers is not factoring into rearers’ buying decisions.
- [Solar project brings new energy to Haldon Station](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/station-plans-show-sunnier-side-of-on-farm-solar/): Large array on Haldon Station will help make the Mackenzie Basin station more sustainable, manager says.
- [Solar farm expansion raises concerns over productive farmland](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/solar-farm-expansion-raises-concerns-over-productive-farmland/): Federated Farmers says large-scale solar developments are raising many of the same concerns as forestry conversions, particularly on highly productive farmland.
- [Solar Farm Expansion poll – August 6](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/solar-farm-expansion-poll-august-6/): Nearly 78% of poll respondents believe the type of land on which solar farms can be built should be taken into consideration.
- [Dairy farmer launches free supermarket comparison app](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/dairy-farmer-launches-free-supermarket-comparison-app/): Will Duff’s CheckMyTrolley app lets shoppers compare their grocery list across supermarkets and see where it is cheapest on the day.
- [DoC takes a fresh look at grazing concessions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/doc-takes-a-fresh-look-at-grazing-concessions/): Tenure review land in particular is being re-assessed, Wilding Pines Conference hears.
- [Lagmhor community hits back at nitrate ‘scaremongering’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/lagmhor-community-hits-back-at-nitrate-scaremongering/): A Mid Canterbury community is pushing back against claims farming is behind nitrate levels that forced a local school to stop using its water supply.
- [Halter launches calving detection technology](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/halter-launches-calving-detection-technology/): App can warn farmers that calving is near, and even pause collar to allow cow to move more freely while she’s in labour.
- [Halter shows growth in subscriptions and collars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/halter-shows-growth-in-subscriptions-and-collars/): Halter Group now services 3500 farms and ranches worldwide with 1.5 million collars on cattle.
- [BLNZ to lead four-year low-methane beef study](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/blnz-to-lead-four-year-low-methane-beef-study/): Aimed at refining breeding tools, programme will measure thousands of beef cattle for methane emissions and feed intake.
- [Sika Herd of Special interest hits 1080 snag](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sika-herd-of-special-interest-hits-1080-snag/): Deer are on land earmarked for aerial drops scheduled as part of Tb control measures.
- [Foresters doing their sums on wilding pines](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/foresters-doing-their-sums-on-wilding-pines/): The species chosen and their management make a difference to the environment and the bottom line.
- [Australian canola boom could feed NZ dairy demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/australian-canola-boom-could-feed-nz-dairy-demand/): Rabobank says New Zealand’s reliance on imported feed makes it a key potential market for Australian canola meal.
- [Students look at wool through new eyes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/students-look-at-wool-through-new-eyes/): Even seasoned farm kids learn a thing or two when the Wool in Schools programme visits their school.
- [Dairy market finds firmer footing as buyers look beyond current supply](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/dairy-market-finds-firmer-footing-as-buyers-look-beyond-current-supply/): For NZ farmers the key question will be what happens later in the year, says Cristina Alvarado.
- [Hawke’s Bay finishing farm offers room to grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/hawkes-bay-finishing-farm-offers-room-to-grow/): Hawke’s Bay finishing property Brooklands Station offers scale, strong winter and spring production and scope to lift productivity further.
- [National backs Luxon to remain leader](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-backs-luxon-to-remain-leader/): Christopher Luxon will remain National Party leader after an hours-long caucus meeting called to settle speculation over his future.
- [Research reveals carbon footprint of NZ feed grains](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/research-reveals-carbon-footprint-of-nz-feed-grains/): Focus is on crops grown for animal feed, producing data sought by growers and dairy farmers.
- [Dairy and beef demand drives bullish spring outlook](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/dairy-and-beef-demand-drives-bullish-spring-outlook/): Yearling bull vendors are heading into spring sales with confidence as strong beef returns fuel demand from dairy and beef farmers.
- [Farm spreading needs a smoother flight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-spreading-needs-a-smoother-flight/): Federated Farmers and agricultural aviation operators are calling for consistent national rules for aerial fertiliser and agrichemical spreading.
- [Friends turn glamping idea into rural tourism success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/friends-turn-glamping-idea-into-rural-tourism-success/): What began as an idea between two friends has grown into a network of more than 220 rural escapes across New Zealand.
- [Hunters4Hope turns to livestock as foodbank demand rises](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hunters4hope-turns-to-livestock-as-foodbank-demand-rises/): Growing demand for donated venison has prompted Hunters4Hope to launch a new fundraising campaign aimed at farmers and landowners.
- [South Island conversions look north for dairy cows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/south-island-conversions-look-north-for-dairy-cows/): South Island herd will be swelled with North Island cows as farms spend big to make the switch.
- [Council amalgamation to deliver 'more efficient' system](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/council-amalgamation-to-deliver-more-efficient-system/): The local government minister says about 44 councils have submitted Head Start proposals, while less than 20 haven't.
- [Building a family and a farming business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/building-a-family-and-a-farming-business/): Bay of Plenty couple Kevin and Nicole Oppert complement one another in what they bring to their dairy partnership.
- [Horticulture tax crackdown welcomed by kiwifruit industry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/horticulture-tax-crackdown-welcomed-by-kiwifruit-industry/): Inland Revenue's crackdown on tax noncompliance in horticulture has won support from the kiwifruit sector.
- [Livestock commissions good news for PGW](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/livestock-commissions-good-news-for-pgw/): Revenue boost for agricultural supplies company mainly traced to retail stores and saleyard action.
- [Losses mount for Hawke’s Bay apple mogul](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/losses-mount-for-hawkes-bay-apple-mogul/): Some 50 creditors listed the length of the country as orchard empire crumbles.
- [Why this retired farmer is still making shepherd’s crooks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/why-this-retired-farmer-is-still-making-shepherds-crooks/): From dog trials to lambing beats, a handmade stick has accompanied Graeme Williamson throughout his farming life – and inspired a craft he continues today.
- [PGG Wrightson surfs wave of rural returns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pgg-wrightson-surfs-wave-of-rural-returns/): Annual revenue at agricultural supply business tops $1 billion for the first time since 2019.
- [Feds backs metro-provincial split in council reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/feds-backs-metro-provincial-split-in-council-reform/): Federated Farmers is backing council merger proposals that separate metropolitan and provincial areas to protect rural representation.
- [Memoir hits the high notes of a life in opera and dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/memoir-hits-the-high-notes-of-a-life-in-opera-and-dairy/): After swapping his South Auckland dairy farm for an opera career in London, Everett Thorburn found himself championing New Zealand dairy genetics across Europe.
- [Ferrier positioned to take over Bremworth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ferrier-positioned-to-take-over-bremworth/): More drama at carpet maker as largest shareholder secures lock-up deeds with other shareholders.
- [Efficiency at heart of North Waikato farm’s breeding programme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sheep-and-beef-farm-management/efficiency-at-heart-of-north-waikato-farms-breeding-programme/): Mahuta Polled Herefords has spent more than 40 years refining a herd built around fertility, calving ease, early growth and efficient beef production.
- [Luxon suggests fuel excise tax rise, accommodation levy if National re-elected](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fuel-tax-accommodation-levy-on-the-cards-under-national/): Christopher Luxon says fuel excise increases and an accommodation levy could be introduced if National is re-elected, while a wider bank tax is also being considered.
- [Urban creep looms over historic family farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/urban-creep-looms-over-historic-family-farm/): Voss family’s 150-year farming legacy tested by succession pressures and the prospect of urban expansion near Palmerston North.
- [Productivity can help or hobble a currency](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/productivity-can-help-or-hobble-a-currency/): Productivity resides at the epicentre of an economy – and the productivity story in NZ is turning, says Cameron Bagrie
- [Fourth Kaimanawa horse muster gets green light](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fourth-kaimanawa-horse-muster-gets-green-light/): Donations and offers of new homes have cleared the way for about 15 Kaimanawa wild horses living away from the main herd to be mustered near Waiouru.
- [Teamwork on the wire at schools fencing challenge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/teamwork-on-the-wire-at-schools-fencing-challenge/): Nine school teams put their fencing skills to the test, sharing tips and lending a hand as they competed for honours at a national industry field day.
- [Minister shares growers’ concerns on plant approvals ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/minister-shares-growers-concerns-on-plant-approvals/): Horticulture leaders are calling for an overhaul of New Zealand’s plant import rules, pointing to Australia’s faster and significantly cheaper system.
- [Team raring to round up Wayleggo Cup](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/team-raring-to-round-up-wayleggo-cup/): The New Zealand Sheepdog Trial team and their humans prepare to cross the Tasman for this year’s test series.
- [From sheep and beef country to olive groves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/horticulture-farm-management/from-sheep-and-beef-country-to-olive-groves/): After 40 years farming sheep and beef, Diana and Grant Crosse swapped hill country for 2200 olive trees – and they’re chasing NZ’s top oil trophy.
- [Mycoplasma bovis levy down to 0.0% for dairy farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/mycoplasma-bovis-levy-down-to-0-0-for-dairy-farmers/): Farmers say the M bovis levy drop by OSPRI shows “the system at work”.
- [Negative SAM brings winter cold](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/negative-sam-brings-winter-cold/): The wildly unpredictable Southern Annual Mode is driving the old-school winter weather we’ve had in recent weeks, says Phil Duncan.
- [Wool fundamentals sound, but path may not be smooth ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/whats-behind-the-crossbred-wool-price-correction/): The speed and volatility of price movements are creating challenging conditions for wool growers, brokers and exporters.
- [BoP has wood energy to burn, audit shows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bay-of-plenty-has-wood-energy-to-burn-audit-shows/): Forest scientist says region has enough forest stock to completely replace New Zealand’s dependence on coal for energy.
- [Spring Sheep partners with China group](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/spring-sheep-partners-with-china-group/): ShareJoy’s expertise in silver market lines up with Kiwi sheep milk company’s plans.
- [First shearer sentenced in PETA abuse case](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/first-shearer-sentenced-in-peta-abuse-case/): A Palmerston North shearer has been placed on six months’ community detention for physically abusing three lambs while shearing them.
- [Apple harvests positive for T&G Global](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/apple-harvests-positive-for-tg-global/): Fruit producer reports healthy set of operating accounts for six months ended June 30.
- [Kiwi return to Bay of Islands farm after years of predator control](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kiwi-returns-to-bay-of-islands-farm-after-years-of-predator-control/): After years of labouring to bring the bush back to health, rare glimpses thrill Ruakiwi farm.
- [Kaitāia's Northland Mill closes down two weeks early](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kaitaias-northland-mill-closes-down-two-weeks-early/): Kaitāia's Northland Mill has closed two weeks earlier than planned, shocking workers and bringing forward the loss of about 60 jobs.
- [Market forces nudge succession trends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/market-forces-nudge-succession-trends/): Larger numbers of young farmers are following their commercial instincts into farm ownership, writes Neal Wallace.
- [Food banks find new clients as hard times spread](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/food-banks-find-new-clients-as-hard-times-spread/): Meet the Need provided more than 1.2 million milk and meat meals last year as working families and rural households struggled to feed themselves.
- [Reserve Bank plan is on the money: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/reserve-bank-plan-is-on-the-money-feds/): Federated Farmers is backing plans to protect access to cash, saying reliable banking services remain essential for rural communities and businesses.
- [Milk flowing strongly again from US dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/milk-flowing-strongly-again-from-us-dairy/): Dairy herd at its biggest in three decades and is about to grow again, Rabobank analysts say.
- [Funding opens rural career pathways for at-risk youth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/funding-opens-rural-career-pathways-for-at-risk-youth/): The NZ Rural Games Trust has secured funding to deliver practical agricultural training for young people at risk of disengaging from education.
- [The pressures reshaping rural New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/the-pressures-reshaping-rural-new-zealand/): Biosecurity reform, lamb prices, solar farms and pest control – our panel unpacks the biggest issues affecting New Zealand farmers this week on the Farmers Weekly Podcast.
- [Kaikōura swapping pines for natives at coastal reserve](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/native-planting-day-launches-restoration-of-former-kaikoura-pine-forest/): The Kaikōura community is invited to join a volunteer planting day as work begins to restore the former South Bay Forest Reserve with native vegetation.
- [Parties have their say on organics manifesto](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/parties-have-their-say-on-organics-manifesto/): The Greens, Labour, Opportunity and National Party share their thoughts about an organic future.
- [Dairy Holdings promotes Blair Robinson to top spot](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-holdings-promotes-blair-robinson-to-top-spot/): Former COO appointed CEO as Colin Glass retires, in ‘seamless leadership transition’.
- [Lamb price outlook turns cautious as export returns lag](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/lamb-price-outlook-turns-cautious-as-export-returns-lag/): Global demand is still strong, but producers might want to temper expectations of further significant price gains, writes Mel Croad.
- [Feral pests overwhelm high country station](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feral-pests-overwhelm-high-country-station/): Despite hundreds of deer and goats being culled, one Central Otago farmer says feral animal numbers remain out of control and is calling for coordinated action.
- [NZ Stock Numbers poll – July 31](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/nz-stock-numbers-poll-july-31/): Nearly three-quarters of respondents believe New Zealand farmers should seize the opportunity created by declining global livestock numbers and expand production.
- [South Canterbury breeders claim top Holstein Friesian honour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/south-canterbury-breeders-claim-top-holstein-friesian-honour/): Tony and Keri O'Connor's Tronnoco AR Sadio-ET S3F has won the Mahoe Trophy, recognising New Zealand's highest-ranked Holstein Friesian sire.
- [Ngāi Tahu does its bit for bobby calves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ngai-tahu-does-its-bit-for-bobby-calves/): Farming business opens major calf-rearing facility to nurture dairy-beef animals.
- [Inland Revenue calls out horticultural tax dodgers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/inland-revenue-calls-out-horticultural-tax-dodgers/): Inland Revenue is warning it's cracking down on dodgy practices in the horticultural sector.
- [Global livestock decline boosts red meat outlook for NZ farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/global-livestock-decline-boosts-outlook-for-nz-farmers/): As cattle and sheep numbers decline across major producing nations, New Zealand farmers are poised to benefit from stronger meat prices.
- [Ballance confident despite global fertiliser market uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-confident-despite-global-fertiliser-market-uncertainty/): The co-operative says global geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions are reshaping fertiliser markets but remains confident of meeting seasonal demand.
- [Tasty set of results from ANZCO Foods ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/tasty-set-of-results-from-anzco-foods/): Strong market conditions, operational performance and continued investment helped ANZCO Foods deliver a solid financial result.
- [Greens and Labour call for stricter deer control](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/greens-and-labour-call-for-stricter-deer-control/): Parties question wisdom of moves to put deer control partially in the hands of hunters.
- [New primary industry ventures revealed for foreign investors in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-primary-industry-ventures-revealed-for-foreign-investors-in-nz/): Tens of billions of dollars of foreign capital entered New Zealand last year, led by forestry.
- [Philly-style smoked steak and cheese subs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/philly-style-smoked-steak-and-cheese-subs-recipe/): Smoked sirloin, caramelised onions and melted cheese make this Philly cheesesteak-inspired sub an easy, flavour-packed meal.
- [Desperate plea from struggling grain sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/desperate-plea-from-struggling-grain-sector/): Low product prices have prompted desperate calls for New Zealand farmers, mills and shoppers to take up local grain.
- [Lemongrass beef bao buns with chilli oil](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/lemongrass-beef-bao-buns-with-chilli-oil-recipe/): Tender lemongrass-infused beef, fluffy bao buns and a drizzle of homemade chilli oil come together in this flavour-packed recipe.
- [Australian farmer finds a way through depression, one stroke at a time](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/australian-farmer-finds-a-way-through-depression-one-stroke-at-a-time/): After decades of self-medicating with beer, Brendan Cullen is now an open-water swimmer and a "sounding board" for rural people who are struggling.
- [Seats around DairyNZ table open up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/seats-around-dairynz-table-open-up/): Nominations invited for one farmer-director seat and two places on directors’ remuneration committee.
- [Tallow market tipped to double as demand grows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/strong-demand-lifts-beef-tallow-profits/): From fuel to facial care, renewed interest in the pure animal fat sees it being used in new and old applications.
- [Clive Dalton remembered for lifetime of service](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/clive-dalton-remembered-for-lifetime-of-service/): Hugh Stringleman sketches the career and contribution of a champion of agricultural research, who has died at the age of 91.
- [Small trading nations target agricultural subsidy reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/small-trading-nations-target-agricultural-subsidy-reform/): An alliance of smaller countries is attracting more members as it works to keep market-distorting trade grants on the agenda.
- [Volunteers deterred by pest control compliance: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/volunteers-deterred-by-pest-control-compliance-feds/): Federated Farmers says rising compliance costs and licensing requirements for pest control chemicals are creating barriers for volunteers and landowners.
- [Catchment groups back data trend, with caveats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/catchment-groups-back-data-trend-with-caveats/): By all means centralise standards to process raw environmental data for green initiatives, they say, but protect farmer privacy.
- [Egg operations enter fortress mode against bird flu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/egg-operations-enter-fortress-mode-against-bird-flu/): Better Eggs has strengthened biosecurity across its operations and is conducting outbreak response exercises as NZ producers prepare for the potential arrival of H5N1 in commercial flocks.
- [Forestry conversion wave slows but still laps at farmland](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forestry-conversion-wave-slows-but-still-laps-at-farmland/): BLNZ says it is pleased with trend, but too much sheep and beef farmland is still going into trees.
- [Agritech finalists recognised at KiwiNet Awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-finalists-recognised-at-kiwinet-awards/): Five ag researchers among those shortlisted for developing and bringing to market their breakthrough tech.
- [A rare and valued voice in NZ politics](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-rare-and-valued-voice-in-nz-politics/): Alan Emerson is sorry to hear that ACT MP and passionate advocate for farming Mark Cameron is retiring.
- [Beef sector moves towards sustainability baseline](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/beef-sector-moves-towards-sustainability-baseline/): The beef sector is working on a shared framework to measure sustainability performance and strengthen New Zealand's reputation in global markets.
- [Local government overhaul gathers pace](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/local-government-overhaul-gathers-pace/): With the August 9 deadline approaching, councils are deciding whether to back voluntary mergers or leave reform decisions to the Government.
- [Sharing rural life, one smoko at a time](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/sharing-rural-life-one-smoko-at-a-time/): Eight years after posting her first recipes online, Philippa Cameron is using her platform to champion rural communities and connect people through food.
- [Solar farm to double as sheep pasture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/solar-farm-to-double-as-sheep-pasture/): Meridian's proposed Morrinsville solar farm would combine energy generation with sheep grazing, a model researchers say is still largely untested in New Zealand.
- [GDT pauses for outlook uncertainties](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/gdt-pauses-for-outlook-uncertainties/): Market finely balanced between ample near-term supply and concerns about production and global logistics later in the year.
- [Catchment input acknowledged in black and white](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/catchment-input-acknowledged-in-black-and-white/): After sustained lobbying, new environmental Bill includes mention of groups’ role in on-farm environmental work.
- [Stephen Allen tips hat to co-op he helped shape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/stephen-allen-tips-hat-to-co-op-he-helped-shape/): Tatua chair stepping down in December after 30 years of service to co-op and more than two decades as chair.
- [Red meat exports hit record June value](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/new-zealand-red-meat-exports-hit-june-record/): June red meat exports hit a record value as stronger global prices and higher sheepmeat and beef shipments lifted returns.
- [Research highlights growing cost of wild deer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/research-highlights-growing-cost-of-wild-deer/): A Hawke's Bay study has found expanding wild deer populations are causing substantial losses to farms.
- [Game animal policy 'misses the mark': Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/game-animal-policy-misses-the-mark-feds/): Federated Farmers says ACT’s game animal policy needs reworking, warning hunters should help manage pests but not decide how many remain on the landscape.
- [Farmers flock to use DNA testing at mating time](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-flock-to-use-dna-testing-at-mating-time/): Genomic testing sample numbers surge year by year as technology proves its worth as a tool for breeding decisions.
- [Flood-resilient fencing tested after repeat washouts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/flood-resilient-fencing-tested-after-repeat-washouts/): Anticipating a lot more intense weather, companies and farmers in the Top of the South collaborate to find the best way forward.
- [Meet the artist tufting a career from strong wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/meet-the-artist-tufting-a-career-from-strong-wool/): For Leah Creaven, wool is her paint. Through rug tufting, she transforms New Zealand strong wool into textured landscape artworks.
- [Spring Sheep looks to expand sheep dairy farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/spring-sheep-looks-to-expand-sheep-dairy-farming/): Having created a solid base, premium ovine milk company is looking for new suppliers for an industry that is growing to maturity.
- [Agribusiness financial results set to show buoyancy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/agribusiness-financial-results-set-to-show-buoyancy/): With a few exceptions, listed ag companies are gearing up to present improved financial results as reporting season opens.
- [You can rely on sport to save us from ourselves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/you-can-rely-on-sport-to-save-us-from-ourselves/): With farm chores easing off a bit this time of year, Allan Barber leans on the gate and takes it easy.
- [Billion-plus risk if pest control loses ground](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/billion-plus-risk-if-pest-control-loses-ground/): Local govt pays for almost 80% of regional pest control, which might be disrupted by the reform process.
- [Plantain shines in Lincoln pasture trials](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/plantain-shines-in-lincoln-pasture-trials/): Using the plant in dairy pastures helps cut nitrogen leaching to freshwater without a cost to production, research shows.
- [AI data centres: What's behind the growing debate?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ai-data-centres-whats-behind-the-growing-debate/): AI data centres are at the centre of a growing debate over electricity, water use, regulation and their role in New Zealand's economy.
- [Organic sector calls for dedicated policy to drive export growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/organic-sector-calls-for-dedicated-policy-to-drive-export-growth/): Organics exports are growing at twice the rate of the conventional sector, says OANZ as it launches manifesto.
- [Ravensdown returns to profit and pays farmer rebate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ravensdown-returns-to-profit-and-pays-farmer-rebate/): Fully paid shareholders will receive the rebate in cash while partly paid shareholders will receive it in the form of $1 shares.
- [Rural Games scholarships open for applications](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-games-scholarships-open-for-applications/): Programme helps Kiwis from rural backgrounds kickstart careers in agriculture and rural sports.
- [High country farmers seek assurance on Molesworth pests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-country-farmers-seek-assurance-on-molesworth-pests/): High country farmers hope pest, wilding pine and Tb control remains a priority after Ngāi Tahu was selected to take over the Molesworth lease.
- [Farmers hit the slopes – and the barbecue](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/farmers-hit-the-slopes-and-the-barbecue/): Skiing for Farmers organises a successful day off the farm for more than 50 farmers on the Mackenzie region’s Mt Dobson ski field.
- [Halting PC1 risks unravelling years of work](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/halting-pc1-risks-unravelling-years-of-work/): It is hard to see how any further delay would serve the interests of Waikato farmers. It would only narrow their options, writes Stu Kneebone.
- [Slink skins a missed opportunity for New Zealand agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/slink-skins-a-missed-opportunity-for-new-zealand-agriculture/): A lack of processors is wasting what could be a valuable export, say industry players.
- [Agri-chemical still waiting on reform outcomes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/agri-chemical-still-waiting-on-reform-outcomes/): Amid promises to improve outcomes, and some action, companies are still frustrated at how long the approval process takes.
- [Dairy sector warns against missing Swiss trade deal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/dairy-sector-warns-against-missing-swiss-trade-deal/): Leaving sector out of FTA negotiations would set the wrong precedent, Fonterra warns.
- [Choosing the right hard: Chloe Butcher-Herries' farming journey](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/choosing-the-right-hard-chloe-butcher-herries-farming-journey/): From a childhood dream to managing a 2500ha farm, Chloe Butcher-Herries is proving one opportunity can change a life.
- [Farmers to front new face on Fonterra board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/farmers-to-front-new-face-on-fonterra-board/): Nominations open for farmer-elected directors for board of the co-op.
- [Second shear crossbred hardest hit as wool prices plummet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/second-shear-crossbred-hardest-hit-as-wool-prices-plummet/): Limited opportunities in overseas markets place further pressure on these types.
- [T&G Global sells Fijian and Pacific Island arms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/tg-global-sells-fijian-and-pacific-island-arms/): Export and fresh produce businesses sold as pieces fall into place in multi-national, three-way deal.
- [Canada milk pricing slips off US trade agenda](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/canada-milk-pricing-slips-off-us-trade-agenda/): Trump moves against his neighbour, but not in a way that could benefit NZ exporters.
- [DoC picks Ngāi Tahu for Molesworth Station lease](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/doc-picks-ngai-tahu-for-molesworth-station-lease/): Ngāi Tahu Farming chosen following a “competitive allocation process” after Pāmu signalled it would end its lease.
- [Former Molesworth manager 'gutted' as Ngāi Tahu wins bid to run iconic station](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/former-molesworth-manager-gutted-as-ngai-tahu-wins-bid-to-run-iconic-station/): After 24 years at Molesworth, former manager Jim Ward says he's "gutted" after Ngāi Tahu Farming was chosen to run NZ's largest farm.
- [Kaikōura flooding reignites gravel extraction debate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kaikoura-flooding-reignites-gravel-extraction-debate/): Federated Farmers says recent flooding has highlighted the need for national rules allowing easier removal of river gravel to help reduce flood risk.
- [Classic winter weather for early August](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/classic-winter-weather-for-early-august/): We’re still firmly in the grip of winter weather as we kick off this new month, says Phil Duncan.
- [Scholars get a lesson in breadth of farming careers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/scholars-get-a-lesson-in-breadth-of-farming-careers/): Students introduce other students to the industry at educational camp and on field trips.
- [Hop supplement shows promise in weight-loss study](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/hop-supplement-shows-promise-in-weight-loss-study/): Promising clinical trial results are driving interest in a New Zealand-developed dietary supplement made from hop flowers, creating new opportunities for growers.
- [Helping rural women navigate menopause](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/helping-rural-women-navigate-menopause/): Sarah Connor wants menopause to be talked about as openly as any other stage of life, helping women and rural communities access information and support.
- [Keeping Poppa's truck on the road: three generations, one Hilux](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/keeping-poppas-truck-on-the-road-three-generations-one-hilux/): What was almost sold in 2018 is now a treasured family heirloom, with a 1992 Hilux continuing to take three generations on adventures across New Zealand.
- [Cowboy craft becomes award-winning business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/cowboy-craft-becomes-award-winning-business/): What began as braiding reins to trade for cowboy gear on Canadian ranches has grown into an award-winning custom tack and cowboy hat business.
- [Making time for some time out](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/making-time-for-some-time-out/): Bringing Surfing for Farmers and Rural Riders together is a positive step for rural mental wellbeing, writes Craig Page.
- [Chinese Embassy voices concerns to MFAT over Peters' comments](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/chinese-embassy-voices-concerns-to-mfat-over-peters-comments/): The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand said it had lodged "solemn representations" with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- [Lasting contribution to pork industry celebrated](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/lasting-contribution-to-pork-industry-celebrated/): Ian McIntosh receives NZPork’s Outstanding Contribution Award at Christchurch conference.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, July 31](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-july-31/): This week on the Farmers Weekly Podcast: climate policy, strong red meat markets, the ewe trade, India's demand for New Zealand strong wool, El Niño planning, and Federated Farmers' concerns over ACT's proposed hunting policy.
- [Passion for A&P shows capped with ambassadorship](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/passion-for-ap-shows-capped-with-ambassadorship/): Irrigation environmental adviser Georgie Woods will be touring agricultural shows around the country in her new role.
- [Rural health package a ‘significant first step’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-health-package-a-significant-first-step/): Sector organisations welcome government initiatives to improve rural healthcare.
- [Seed and Grain NZ releases manifesto for ‘foundational’ sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/seed-and-grain-nz-releases-manifesto-for-foundational-sector/): SGNZ urges politicians to heed importance of the sector when it comes to policy settings and infrastructure spend.
- [Council mergers could leave farmers paying more, Feds warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/council-mergers-could-leave-farmers-paying-more-feds-warns/): Federated Farmers says Dunedin City Council's decision to shift more water service costs onto rural ratepayers is a warning for communities considering mergers with metropolitan councils.
- [Side hustle fuels contract milkers' farm ownership dream](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/side-hustle-fuels-contract-milkers-farm-ownership-dream/): Waikato contract milkers Holly and Jonah van Dam are turning a growing online following into a beef subscription business as they work towards farm ownership.
- [Time for ewes with lambs-at-foot to shine](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/time-for-ewes-with-lambs-at-foot-to-shine/): The riskier trade in in-lamb ewes is giving way to the relative certainty of ewes with lambs-at-foot, writes Fiona Quarrie.
- [Methane Emissions Incentives poll – July 23](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/methane-emissions-incentives-poll-july-23/): Almost 62% of voters say the government should not be offering more incentives for the agriculture sector to reduce methane emissions.
- [Animal and Plant Health appoints new president](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/animal-and-plant-health-appoints-new-president/): APHANZ has appointed Nicola Smith president and made several other board changes.
- [Last of the Kiwi ostrich flocks up for grabs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/last-of-the-kiwi-ostrich-flocks-up-for-grabs/): Owners are retiring after 30 years of farming the enormous birds for meat, leather and lion food in Manawatū.
- [Agriculture does the economic heavy lifting for small businesses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/agriculture-does-the-economic-heavy-lifting-for-small-businesses/): Xero’s Small Business Insights data for June shows that agricultural sales were the single biggest factor lifting small businesses across the country.
- [Bay of Plenty dairy farm set for kiwifruit transformation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/bay-of-plenty-dairy-farm-set-for-kiwifruit-transformation/): A 359ha Bay of Plenty mixed dairy farm is set for a $32m kiwifruit expansion as a Church-backed investor grows its New Zealand portfolio.
- [New Zealand strengthens ties with India's textile industry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-zealand-strengthens-ties-with-indias-textile-industry/): After what has been an auction-focused approach, New Zealand is in on the ground floor as India embarks on a National Fibre Mission.
- [Embattled Southland slink skin operator open for business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/embattled-southland-slink-skin-operator-open-for-business/): Eddie Zhi back collecting casualty cows and lambs for slink skins, following council standoff.
- [Dairy farmers losing pasture skills, warns ag economist](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-farmers-losing-pasture-skills-warns-ag-economist/): Pushback from industry as ag economist decries the turn towards feed supplements and fertilisers as an easy fix.
- [Carr foundation plans to add second wellness van](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/carr-foundation-plans-to-add-second-wellness-van/): Success of the community health initiative spurs programme to expand its reach in rural NZ.
- [Hawke's Bay-made apple robots find booming US market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/hawkes-bay-made-apple-robots-find-booming-us-market/): Hawk Technology can't build robots fast enough as demand from US apple packhouses fuels rapid growth for the Hawke's Bay manufacturer.
- [Horticulture leaders honoured at industry awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/horticulture-leaders-honoured-at-industry-awards/): Finest growers and scientists singled out for contributions to key agricultural industry.
- [Three farms show off their wool products in Arrowtown](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/three-farms-show-off-their-wool-products-in-arrowtown/): Wool farmers adding value to the fibre and a photographer inspired by their work, set out their stalls.
- [Product’s end point is farmer’s first step, expert says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/products-end-point-is-farmers-first-step-expert-says/): It is crucial to first identify and understand the eventual market for what you produce, horticulture conference hears.
- [Second bird flu case was actually the first, expert confirms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/second-bird-flu-case-was-actually-the-first-expert-confirms/): Wildlife veterinarian warns the country's lull in cases is unlikely to last, with NZ's only falcon the biggest cause for concern.
- [New US tariffs just the start of more disruption](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-us-tariffs-just-the-start-of-more-disruption/): Washington-led trade investigations on a number of fronts set to keep exporters on their toes.
- [From hill country fix to global farming success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/from-hill-country-fix-to-global-farming-success/): What began as a homemade solution became an international business. Now Wayne and Lynley Coffey are embracing a new chapter.
- [Nothing wasted in fruit production chain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nothing-wasted-in-fruit-production-chain/): That which is not good-looking enough for supermarket shelves goes to a sector that makes use of its main selling point, taste.
- [Plea for pricing clarity to support honey strategy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/plea-for-pricing-clarity-to-support-honey-strategy/): Time is right to reform honey payment, says Project 2030 champion Logan Bowyer.
- [Growers abandon bid to save McCain factory after equipment pulled](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/growers-abandon-bid-to-save-mccain-factory-after-equipment-pulled/): A bid by Hawke's Bay growers to take over McCain's Hastings vegetable factory has collapsed after the company pulled access to key processing equipment.
- [Timber hung out to dry by cement decision](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/timber-hung-out-to-dry-by-cement-decision/): Industry objects to minister’s comments on construction materials as it doles out millions to cement plant.
- [Young farmers target larger farms as first-time buyers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/young-farmers-target-larger-farms-as-first-time-buyers/): New cohort of first farm buyers not shying away from big, complex operations, brokers say.
- [The farmers turning pines back into pasture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/the-farmers-turning-pines-back-into-pasture/): After years watching farmland disappear into pines, two East Coast farming couples have bought a forestry block to farm it again.
- [Guy-Meakin named Meat Board chief](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/guy-meakin-named-meat-board-chief/): Esther Guy-Meakin replaces Nick Beeby, who has moved on to lead the Meat Industry Association.
- [Major parties squelch farmland tax proposal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/major-parties-squelch-farmland-tax-proposal/): Labour and National rule out lending any support to The Opportunity Party’s proposed tax on farmland.
- [Rangiriri NAIT dodger fined $22,000](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rangiriri-nait-dodger-fined-22000/): Beef farmer and livestock trader failed NAIT obligations on some 600 animals.
- [Motorbiking mum takes supreme award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/motorbiking-mum-takes-supreme-award/): Kylie Dorr has been named the NZI Rural Women Business Awards supreme winner after building a thriving agribusiness that is now expanding into Australia.
- [Award caps standout year for Otago farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/award-caps-standout-year-for-west-otago-farmer/): West Otago dairy farmer Luke Kane receives the 2026 Rabobank Dr John Morris Business Development Prize.
- [New RSE scheme rules to benefit growers and workers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/new-rse-scheme-rules-to-benefit-growers-and-workers/): Changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme are being welcomed as a win for growers and workers, with less red tape and stronger protections.
- [Climate politics heat up ahead of poll](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/climate-politics-heat-up-ahead-of-poll/): With Climate Change Commission warning that action is needed within 24 months, issue gains impetus again.
- [Rural Land seeks new orchard lease opportunities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/rural-land-seeks-new-orchard-lease-opportunities/): Agricultural investment company moves to limit damage from Kiwi Crunch fallout.
- [Horticulture action plan on track, conference hears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/horticulture-action-plan-on-track-conference-hears/): Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan has cleared the foundation stage and begun to build out, report says.
- [I want policies that are good enough to last](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/i-want-policies-that-are-good-enough-to-last/): With the polls mere months away, Alan Emerson has a wish list of sound policies that transcend vote-grabbing electioneering.
- [Australian sheepmeat push into India kicks up a gear](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/australian-sheepmeat-push-into-india-kicks-up-a-gear/): With NZ-India tariff relief imminent, Australia launches promotion to improve its own retail capacity in vast and promising market.
- [Bluff methane buster tech taken over by local company](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/bluff-methane-buster-tech-taken-over-by-local-company/): New company formed to take over cultivation of asparagopsis seaweed after international firm pulls out.
- [Bremworth confirms CEO after takeover rejection](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bremworth-confirms-ceo-after-takeover-rejection/): With Floorscape scheme in the rear-view mirror, listed carpet maker ready to plot course ahead.
- [Farmers take aim at ACT Backing Hunters policy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farmers-take-aim-at-act-backing-hunters-policy/): Federated Farmers takes issue with party’s nine-point plan, pointing to risk of more bureaucracy and conflicting targets.
- [Approval granted for Morrinsville solar farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/approval-granted-for-morrinsville-solar-farm/): If it goes ahead, project should eventually produce enough electricity to power more than 25,000 homes.
- [Tracking tech helps push hornets back](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tracking-tech-helps-push-hornets-back/): MPI optimistic about success of all-out blitz against invasive yellow-legged enemy of the honey bee.
- [Bees a crucial partner in kiwifruit expansion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/bees-a-crucial-partner-in-kiwifruit-expansion/): Hive numbers and health increasingly a concern if orchards are to meet targets, industry seminar hears.
- [Aligning farming calls with overall goals lifts game](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/aligning-farming-calls-with-overall-goals-lifts-game/): BLNZ farming hub catch-up takes attendees through the thinking behind its production system.
- [Help on hand for flood-hit farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/help-on-hand-for-flood-hit-farmers/): Farmers Community Connect to host an event offering practical support and connection after south Wairarapa flooding.
- [Surfing for Farmers and Rural Riders unite to support mental wellbeing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/surfing-for-farmers-and-rural-riders-unite-to-support-mental-wellbeing/): Sports programmes join forces to bring positive effects to more Kiwi farmers.
- [Small changes can bulk up bottom line, AgFirst CEO says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/small-changes-can-bulk-up-bottom-line-agfirst-ceo-says/): James Allen outlines incremental improvements on dairy farms that can lead to a leap ahead in profits.
- [Llama herd follows love of fibre](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/llama-herd-follows-love-of-fibre/): It was the 1990s when many farms were looking to diversify. 'Why not llamas?' thought Southland spinner and farmer Janette Buckingham.
- [Proliant launches New Zealand colostrum programme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/proliant-launches-new-zealand-colostrum-programme/): Health and biologicals company says colostrum programme will offer farmers a new, high-value income stream.
- [Wild deer eating up native forests, study warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wild-deer-eating-up-native-forests-study-warns/): Animals are destroying the understorey and putting future generations of trees at risk, says a University of Canterbury report.
- [Catchment groups: goodwill isn’t enough anymore](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/catchment-groups-goodwill-isnt-enough-anymore/): Having made a study of the groups, Di Roadley concludes that they are due a shift in thinking – and meaningful support.
- [Wales clinches shearing series over New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/wales-clinches-shearing-series-over-new-zealand/): Wales returns test series compliment, taking out NZ 3-1 in North Wales.
- [Game Changer programme gets free venison to families](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/game-changer-programme-gets-free-venison-to-families/): Hunters, butchers, foodbanks and charities work together to bring wild game meat donations to those in need.
- [The future of farming lies in alignment, not intensity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-future-of-farming-lies-in-alignment-not-intensity/): In systems agriculture, people, land, animals and businesses each strengthen the other, says Dr Alison Dewes.
- [ACT wants hunters in charge of game animals on conservation land, not DOC](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/act-wants-hunters-in-charge-of-game-animals-on-conservation-land-not-doc/): The party says it wants to give hunters a "real stake in managing and looking after our conservation estate".
- [Signs of El Niño begin to appear in our weather pattern](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/signs-of-el-nino-begin-to-appear-in-our-weather-pattern/): A significant uptick in high pressure crossing southern Australia is encouraging colder airflows into New Zealand, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Connections help foster food security, conference hears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/connections-help-foster-food-security-conference-hears/): Growers, farmers, food rescue organisations, researchers and local council employees gather in Palmerston North to discuss food security.
- [US company takes stake in Freshco](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/us-company-takes-stake-in-freshco/): Specialist agribusiness investor now owns a quarter of Hawke’s Bay apple sector success story.
- [Costs nudge breakeven point towards riskier ground](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/costs-nudge-breakeven-point-towards-riskier-ground/): AgFirst expectation is for a more modest farm surplus for the new dairy season.
- [New shearing tally app makes pay runs easier](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-shearing-tally-app-makes-pay-runs-easier/): ShearOps is bringing shearing admin into the digital age, using smartphone photos to automate payroll, invoicing and record-keeping.
- [NZ rejects US claims of 'forced labour', as tariffs hiked](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-rejects-us-claims-of-forced-labour-as-tariffs-hiked/): "They're looking for any way to put a tariff rate back on," the trade minister said, adding that Trump was "going to do" what he was going to do.
- [On-farm trainers needed to grow next generation sheep and beef farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/on-farm-trainers-needed-to-grow-next-generation-sheep-and-beef-farmers/): Growing Future Farmers programme often as rewarding for established farmers as it is for cadets, trainers say.
- [A champion’s guide to reducing harm on farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-champions-guide-to-reducing-harm-on-farm/): Newly crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year Tom Slee from Tuatapere shares how he keeps himself and his staff safe on farm.
- [New crop of leaders stand up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/new-crop-of-leaders-stand-up/): The 2026 Arable Awards finalists showcase the innovation, sustainability and fresh thinking helping growers tackle rising costs and tough market conditions.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, July 24](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-july-24/): Neal Wallace unpacks the latest RMA reform developments and China's economy, while Alex Coddington examines the rise of dairy beef, Melissa Clark-Reynolds explores AI's impact on farming, and Mark Hooper discusses Federated Farmers' support for the proposed RMA changes.
- [US hits New Zealand with higher 12.5 percent tariff](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/us-hits-new-zealand-with-higher-12-5-percent-tariff/): New US tariffs on New Zealand exports will make trading tougher, with exporters expected to look for new markets as the 12.5% levy takes effect.
- [Andy Macfarlane joins board of AgriZeroNZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/andy-macfarlane-joins-board-of-agrizeronz/): Agbusiness leader looks forward to helping to enable the on-farm implementation of a strong pipeline of emissions-reduction tools.
- [FarmRight gets cracking with freshwater farm plans in Southland](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/farmright-gets-cracking-with-freshwater-farm-plans-in-southland/): When the government pushed out this year’s deadline, the company began rolling out its plans anyway as ‘the right thing to do’.
- [Contributions to animal and plant health recognised](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/contributions-to-animal-and-plant-health-recognised/): Pair celebrated for exceptional contributions to the animal and plant health sector by Animal and Plant Health New Zealand.
- [Bullets in wool bales in Hawke's Bay 'deeply shocking'](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bullets-in-wool-bales-in-hawkes-bay-deeply-shocking/): The discovery of live ammunition at a wool processing plant is prompting an urgent safety warning to the wool industry.
- [Pressure pays off on agreements](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pressure-pays-off-on-agreements/): Federated Farmers has welcomed the Government’s move to scrap existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from the new planning system, saying it will reduce uncertainty for farmers.
- [Financial fallout spreads in apple sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/financial-fallout-spreads-in-apple-sector/): Growers, suppliers and creditors left reeling, with millions owed to them by liquidated companies.
- [Political football interferes with agricultural goals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/political-football-interferes-with-agricultural-goals/): All the sector wants is stability and a bit of common sense in its governing legislation, writes Neal Wallace.
- [Community voice matters in local government reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/community-voice-matters-in-local-government-reform/): ‘Communities of interest’, such as those concerned with land use, must motivate for a place at the table, Feds forum hears.
- [All eyes on Wellington to avert RMA clash](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/all-eyes-on-wellington-to-avert-rma-clash/): Waikato gets on with finalising its PC1 for the region, watching with interest the latest moves from central govt.
- [R&D out in the cold on Budget day](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/rd-out-in-the-cold-on-budget-day/): Alan Emerson takes issue with the government’s spending priorities – particularly when it comes to science vs making movies.
- [Farming groups welcome latest RMA iteration](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farming-groups-welcome-latest-rma-iteration/): Select Committee recommendations ‘more aligned’ with policy’s initial intent, says Federated Farmers.
- [National Parks Conservation poll – July 16](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/national-parks-conservation-poll-july-16/): Almost 65% of voters say establishing herds of special interest in New Zealand's national parks would help, rather than hinder, conservation efforts.
- [John Perrin Scholarship recipient named](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/john-perrin-scholarship-recipient-named/): Lincoln University fourth-year agriculture student will receive $6000 towards his studies.
- [Kiwifruit collaboration features in India FTA](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/kiwifruit-collaboration-features-in-india-fta/): New Zealand scientists will help to set up four ‘kiwifruit centres of excellence’ in northern India.
- [Tracing the arc of the calf-rearing pendulum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/tracing-the-arc-of-the-calf-rearing-pendulum/): The connection between the beef finishing industry and dairy has grown in recent decades, with some notable knock-on effects for bull calves.
- [At its core apple sector is sound, top grower says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/at-its-core-apple-sector-is-sound-top-grower-says/): As more firms go bust there are still good apples to be found among the bad in a promising year for sector.
- [European heat wave singes food production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/european-heat-wave-singes-food-production/): Record temperatures in the UK and on the Continent are starting to affect horticultural and dairy output, with worse feared.
- [Report singles out GHG policies for agricultural methane failure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/report-singles-out-ghg-policies-for-agricultural-methane-failure/): Climate Change Commission blames coalition tweaks to climate rules as emission cuts fall short of target.
- [Malting company closure another blow to arable](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/malting-company-closure-another-blow-to-arable/): Malteurop has informed growers it will cease operations this year, shrinking options for barley producers.
- [Willis blames 'Trump spike' for high inflation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/willis-blames-trump-spike-for-high-inflation/): Rising inflation reflects the international oil shock, which the government cannot control, the Finance Minister says.
- [Rural parents frustrated by school bus route changes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-parents-frustrated-by-school-bus-route-changes/): A Tasman farmer says changes to a school bus route have increased travel costs and made rural life harder, while the Ministry says more students benefit.
- [Rural communities rally to help flood-hit farmers rebuild damaged fences](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-communities-rally-to-help-flood-hit-farmers-rebuild-damaged-fences/): A Marlborough company has sent a delivery of thousands of free fence posts to farmers in need around neighbouring Kaikōura.
- [Marton loses major employer as malt mill set to close](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/marton-loses-major-employer-as-malt-mill-set-to-close/): The planned closure of the country's largest malting plant will leave workers and grain growers searching for new opportunities after decades of supplying New Zealand brewers.
- [Open Country flags concerns to DIRA review](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/open-country-flags-concerns-to-dira-review/): Fonterra’s Lactalis sale makes it even more important that there are rules governing upstream milk supply, OCD tells review.
- [Four strategic goals underpin new FAR five-year plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/four-strategic-goals-underpin-new-far-five-year-plan/): Designed to ensure growers receive practical independent support, strategy will guide Foundation for Arable Research to 2031.
- [Rural roots help clay shooter hit world-class success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/rural-roots-help-clay-shooter-hit-world-class-success/): Growing up hunting and pest control on her family's farm helped set Natalie Foss on the path to becoming Ladies Universal Trench Champion.
- [Greg Delaney takes reins at Southern Dairy Hub](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/greg-delaney-takes-reins-at-southern-dairy-hub/): Appointment ‘provides continuity for the Hub as we continue to deliver practical research and demonstration insights’.
- [Housing and horticulture compete for Bay of Plenty land](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/housing-and-horticulture-compete-for-bay-of-plenty-land/): Port infrastructure is also coming under pressure as kiwifruit production takes off.
- [NZ at risk of missing all climate goals, report finds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-at-risk-of-missing-all-climate-goals-report-finds/): The Climate Change Commission says stalled emissions reductions and weak policy settings have left NZ off track to meet its climate commitments.
- [Feds call for end to 'wasteful' Taranaki reform process](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/feds-call-for-end-to-wasteful-taranaki-reform-process/): Federated Farmers says Taranaki ratepayers are footing the bill for a costly council reform process that lacks local support and risks going nowhere.
- [GDT comes up with a modest rally](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-markets/gdt-comes-up-with-a-modest-rally/): More attractive pricing brings buyers back to the market after three auction falls in a row.

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## Rural

- [<p>"Wai-iti" and "Kintail" | Two Opportunities</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/wai-iti-and-kintail-two-opportunities/): Two Blocks | Multiple Opportunities283 McRaes Road, Waikari presents a substantial 738.7273 ha freehold hill country farming property in the Hurunui District. The property is available for purchase as a whole or in two separate blocks, providing flexibility for purchasers seeking either a complete farming operation or an additional grazing and finishing unit.The property comprises
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- [<p>Scale with Value Add Potential</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/scale-with-value-add-potential/): Located within 12km of Amberley and approx. 55km north of Christchurch.104 hectares held in 3 separate freehold titles.Currently utilised as a vineyard and grazing property with 76.5 hectares currently in mixed varietal plantings with the balance grazed.63% shareholding in the Waipara Water Company Ltd is included in the sale allowing for 63% allocation of the
- [<p>Contour, Location, Opportunity</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/contour-location-opportunity/): Located a short distance from State Highway 1, 10km north of Amberley.101.26 hectares supported by a high standard of improvements including several large implement sheds, modern office complex with amenities and the added benefit of a 10Kw Solar system with a Fronius Invertor and Tesla batteries.77.8 hectare mixed varietal vineyard with a 14.18 litre/second irrigation
- [<p>Landbank / Grazing Opportunity In 5 Titles</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/landbank-grazing-opportunity-in-5-titles/): Located 1.9km from Amberley and only 56km from Christchurch via State Highway 1.78.17 ha in 5 freehold titles ranging between 5.4ha – 24.7 ha with (four units) domestic water allocation from the district supply scheme.Currently a mixed varietal vineyard totalling 48ha with the remaining utilised for grazing.Vineyard irrigation is sourced from bores on the property
- [Bay of Plenty forest investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/bay-of-plenty-forest-investment/): Giggleswick Forest is a strategically positioned, proven profitable, forestry investment located at Manawahe, a well-established forestry region in the Central Bay of Plenty. A total of 40.6 ha Freehold, very productive forestry land, in a proven high growth index area, north facing of easy hill contour and ground-based harvesting. Net Stocked Area 37.07 ha more or
- [<p>Easy Cattle Country, Excellent Access & Ret. Water</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/easy-cattle-country-excellent-access-ret-water/): With a 10 year history under a full cattle operation including dairy support and dairy cow wintering, the excellent access makes this an easy to run operation. Mainly medium, low hills, with some steeper country at the rear, the property features outstanding access with a fully metaled track and laneway (large red metal source on-farm)
- [<p>A Farm Full Of Character</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/a-farm-full-of-character/): Situated approximately 20 minutes from Feilding, this property offers a well-balanced mix of lifestyle & farming. Currently run as a sheep & cattle trading unit, the land is terraced with flat to medium contour, has a reliable spring fed reticulated stock water system with good quality subdivision. Improvements include a modest two bedroom dwelling set
- [Dairy support,grazing & finishing 172.71 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/dairy-supportgrazing-finishing-172-71-ha/): An outstanding, high-performing pastoral unit in a prime Mid Canterbury foothills location, celebrated for its reliability, productivity, and sweeping mountain vistas. Lincoln Fields is a highly regarded, turnkey pastoral unit combining balance, resilience with the ideal scale to support dairy farms, high country stations/farms or a beef/sheep finishing operation. Well located adjacent to SH 72 (Inland
- [<p>Supplements and Dairy Support</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/supplements-and-dairy-support/): Looking for quality cropping land to support your dairy operation?We are delighted to present this once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a substantial parcel of highly productive land in a sought-after location, just minutes from both Feilding and Palmerston North. The property has been held under lease for most of the past 50 years, and the decision
- [744 Motukaika Road,Maungati](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/744-motukaika-roadmaungati/): A proven, high-performing farming operation, this property is expertly set up for beef finishing and dairy support, with a strong focus on maximising kilograms of meat produced per hectare. Backed by an excellent fertiliser history, the farm features well-maintained all-weather laneways, extensive regrassing, and is thoughtfully subdivided into approximately 2.5-hectare paddocks to support efficient grazing
- [Big country,big scale,big opportunity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/big-countrybig-scalebig-opportunity/): 279 Taumatatotara West Road comprises approximately 574 hectares across two titles, with an estimated 480 hectares of effective grazing. The property is predominantly medium to steeper hill country with areas of easier rolling contour through the valley floors and upper terraces. The farm is well set up as a sheep and beef breeding and finishing operation,
- [Versatile support block with dual dwellings](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/versatile-support-block-with-dual-dwellings/): Our vendors have made plans for their next move and are ready to see this property sold. Spanning 54.87ha (more or less) of land, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a dairy support block, dry stock unit or investment in great South Waikato rural land. Well set up for ease of management, the property
- [Space to farm,build and grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/space-to-farmbuild-and-grow/): Set on 78.25 ha (MOL), this rural property offers opportunity, scale and the foundations for a productive farming operation. With approximately 35 ha of effective land suitable for growing maize, 468 Mountain View Lane presents options for those looking to expand, invest or secure a strong grazing and cropping block. The property is well equipped with practical
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- [<p>Large Scale Bay of Islands Kiwifruit Operation</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/large-scale-bay-of-islands-kiwifruit-operation/): Fraser Road Orchards comprises four separate orchards totalling 31.39 hectares, of which there is 18.81 canopy hectares of Gold kiwifruit, 1.94 hectares Ruby Red and 2.37 hectares of Rootstock.Opportunities of the scale are very rare indeed; three orchards are described as mature and produced around 15,538 trays per hectare in the 2025 season and 13,582
- [<p>The Ultimate SunGold Portfolio</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/the-ultimate-sungold-portfolio/): A rare opportunity to buy two established orchards as a package totalling 22.485 hectares with 16.55 canopy hectares of SunGold kiwifruit and .20 hectares of Rootstock ready to graft over.In the package are two orchards; one at 27 Orangewood Road, Kerikeri which comprises of 11.6723 hectares and has 7.65 hectares mature Gold Kiwifruit.This well-recognised and
- [<p>Large Scale Dairy and Horticultural Development</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/large-scale-dairy-and-horticultural-development/): 403.95 hectares of prime land located in the historic Waimate North district just south of Kerikeri.The opportunity:272 hectare dairy unit90 hectare dairy support area12.41 canopy hectares of SunGold kiwifruit8.81 canopy hectares Ruby Red kiwifruit2.77 canopy hectares hass avocados A further estimated 90+ hectares of free-draining volcanic soils still to develop in orchard or market gardening.Rarely
- [Quality irrigated bareland with building potential](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/quality-irrigated-bareland-with-building-potential/): A quality bareland opportunity in the renowned Te Pirita dairy farming district, this 45ha (subject to survey) property offers versatility, reliable irrigation and the ability to establish a quality rural holding in a proven farming location. Situated approximately 60km from Christchurch Airport, the property combines productive farming potential with an attractive rural lifestyle setting. Operated as
- [<p>600 Cow Dairy Unit | $24,400 per/ha</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/600-cow-dairy-unit-24400-per-ha/): Colliers is delighted to bring to the market a farm where scale and opportunity are the defining attributes of this Ferndale dairy platform. Comprising 369 hectares, the farm is consented to milk 650 cows, with consent in place through to 31 May 2031. The property was converted in 2011 by the current owners, who operated
- [Lifestyle,Orchard and Location](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/lifestyleorchard-and-location/): • 6.10 hectares (more or less) • Four-bedroom family home • Multiple living areas • Established citrus orchard • Extensive decking and lawns • Gisborne CBD 9 kms. This beautifully established lifestyle property delivers the space, privacy and versatility so many are searching for and has been enjoyed by same owners for over 25 years. Set amongst established
- [<p>Rancho Radiata Farm</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/rancho-radiata-farm/): This beautiful 21.76 hectare (53 acre) property primarily faces north and west, featuring approximately 16 hectares of grazing land and a central QEII National Trust Covenanted native forest and wetland. The layout allows for an easy circuit for riding and walking, with all paddocks accessible by farm vehicles and horseback.Key features of the property include:Land
- [<p>Superbly Developed Sand Country</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/superbly-developed-sand-country/): Just 26km west of Palmerston North, this free draining, small farm has the best range of improvements we've seen on a block of this size. Purchase options include the total 45.9 hectares or 24 hectares (with all the buildings) or the 21 hectare bareland title. Both blocks have independent water supplies and are laned from
- [<p>Gold Kiwifruit, Green Thinking!</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/gold-kiwifruit-green-thinking/): Organic G3 production block of 10 canopy hectares on a single freehold title of 11.4110 ha sitting in that sweet spot of 80-100 meters elevation.The block holds 10Ca/Ha of organic licence (not conventional license) and has been developed using organic principles to a very high standard with no expense spared.The property is north-facing, and benefits
- [First Class Dairy + Premier Location](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/first-class-dairy-premier-location/): Positioned in the renowned dairying district of Te Pirita, Central Canterbury, this first-class 407 ha dairy platform has been developed to an exceptional standard—offering a genuine turnkey opportunity with scale, efficiency, and performance at its core. Milking 1,100 cows and on target for 520,000 kgMS this season, the operation is underpinned by a proven system, including
- [Significant Scale + Established Performance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/significant-scale-established-performance/): Spanning 357 hectares in the tightly held Oxford district, Hudson Dairy Farm is a substantial dairy operation offering a proven, well-balanced farming business where scale, water reliability and efficient systems combine to drive strong results. Currently peak milking 1,130 cows and forecasting approximately 485,000 kgMS for the 2025/26 season, the property is supported by a farming
- [Perfect Balance of Infrastructure,Water and Soils](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/perfect-balance-of-infrastructurewater-and-soils/): Covering 280 hectares in the well-regarded Oxford district, Emerald Dairy Farm is a capable and thoughtfully developed dairy platform, bringing together scale, secure water and functional infrastructure to support steady, repeatable performance. Currently peak milking 890 cows and on track to produce 403,000 kgMS in 2025/26, the operation is driven by a disciplined farming system that
- [Scope,Setting & Potential](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/scopesetting-potential/): Covering approximately 715 hectares of dairy platform and a further 56 hectares of support land in the sought-after Canterbury district, Cumberland Dairy is a large-scale, well-developed and high performing dairy operation. Currently peak milking 2,450 cows and on track to produce 955,000 kgMS in the 2025/26 season, the operation demonstrates strong performance and well-established systems. Comprising three
- [GlenFalloch - scale,location and quality](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/glenfalloch-scalelocation-and-quality/): Glenfalloch presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a very tidy, well-farmed 395 ha property - proudly farmed by the current vendors for the last 55 years. Well subdivided into around 105 paddocks, the farm features approximately 5km of gravelled lanes, strong pasture renewal and approx. 40 km of excellent stock shelterbelts. The property is fully electrified,
- [First Class Dairy Farming Portfolio](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/first-class-dairy-farming-portfolio/): Property Brokers is proud to present this unrivalled opportunity to acquire a significant dairy farming business – a portfolio running 6,820 cows, producing 2,863,000 kgMS (25/26 season) across 2,839 hectares. A well-established operation, this portfolio is built around five high performing dairy farms – Emerald, Hudson, Ardlui, Cumberland and Appleton – delivering a balanced mix of
- [<p>Two prime rural sections - minutes from Matamata</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/two-prime-rural-sections-minutes-from-matamata/): Secure your own slice of countryside paradise with your choice of these two exceptional rural lifestyle sections. Offering memorising expansive outlooks with the added convenience of being a stone's throw from matamatas town boundary. These properties provide an ideal platform to build your dream home in a sought-after location.Lot 1 - 5761 sqm (more or
- [<p>Luxury Lifestyle with Lake Views</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/luxury-lifestyle-with-lake-views/): Welcome to 151 Tarukenga Road, a truly exceptional lifestyle estate offering luxury living on a grand scale, with uninterrupted panoramic views across Lake RotoruaSet on approximately 13.03 hectares of premium land, this remarkable holding provides space, privacy, and versatility, with around 15 well-fenced paddocks suitable for grazing, equestrian use, or lifestyle farming pursuits.At the heart
- [<p>Your 36 Hectare Blank Canvas</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/your-36-hectare-blank-canvas/): Are you looking for a well located larger lifestyle/ small farm with income potential or something complementary to add to your existing farming operation? Just 1km from Colyton with its great school and cafe, this bareland property offers a fantastic potential building site with views over the whole block. A new stock water system (installed
- [<p>New Price, Their Loss - Your Gain !!</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/new-price-their-loss-your-gain/): New Price of $2,200,000 - now presenting exceptional buying on Ohope Beach's most coveted stretch. With their next chapter already underway and new property purchased, our Vendors are genuinely motivated and welcome decisive interest - act now! Settlement to be 21st June or sooner by mutual agreement.Positioned just metres from the sand, this remarkable coastal,
- [<p>Strong Rangitikei Breeding Country @ $7,000+/Ha</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/strong-rangitikei-breeding-country-7000-ha/): Situated in the Kawhatau Valley, Rangitane is well known for producing quality forward store lambs and top weaner cattle, recently evidenced with their weaner steers averaging over $2,100 and lambs $160 average to date.Medium to steeper hill in the main, 28 hectares of freedraining flats is situated at the front.Fenced into 25 main paddocks via
- [<p>Howard Forest & Porika Block</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/howard-forest-porika-block/): Howard Forest presents a unique production forestry opportunity comprising more than 955 hectares of freehold land, with an approximate forest area of [551] hectares including stands of near-mature Douglas fir, younger age class second rotation radiata pine, minor exotic species, cutover to be planted in 2026, and approximately 48 hectares under a Forestry Right with
- [<p>Centrally Located Cropping or Dairy Support Block</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/centrally-located-cropping-or-dairy-support-block/): This 127-hectare cropping property is ideally located in the very popular Longbush Valley of Central Wairarapa. The land is held in three titles with two saleable blocks of 97-hectares and 30-hectares that present desirable purchase options to the market with the larger block containing the existing building improvements to the land. Featuring fertile alluvial silt
- [<p>Impressive modern industrial investment</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/impressive-modern-industrial-investment-2/): 25 Izone Drive represents a rare opportunity to acquire a modern, passive industrial investment within one of Canterbury’s most tightly held and rapidly expanding industrial precincts.The property is fully leased to Fiordland Lobster Company Limited, a long-standing and successful exporter of premium New Zealand seafood products. The tenant’s business is underpinned by strong international demand,
- [The weight gainer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/the-weight-gainer/): Set in a warm and sheltered valley, this attractive 46.94 ha (more or less) property presents an outstanding rural opportunity just 10 km from Matiere and 44.7 km from Taumarunui. Offering a well-balanced mix of fertile flats and some easier hill country, the farm is ideally suited as a dairy support unit, beef finishing block, or
- [<p>Productive Bare Land in Prime Location 28.02ha</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/productive-bare-land-in-prime-location-28-02ha/): An exciting opportunity which ticks many boxes for an enterprising farmer or grower. The 28.02ha consists of superb river flats in two titles with its own microclimate, and only 12km from Feilding Sale Yards.Predominately flat, silt loam soils with an area of hill. Recently regrassed with a two-year rye and clover mix in a large
- [<p>Coromandel Coastal Beauty</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/coromandel-coastal-beauty-2/): Set along the iconic Thames Coast Road, 998 Thames Coast Road presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a truly versatile Coromandel lifestyle property. Spanning 35.28 hectares of rolling countryside, this unique holding combines coastal beauty, productive land, and multiple dwellings—offering endless possibilities as a holiday retreat, retirement haven, or income-generating investment.Positioned in the heart of
- [<h1>Impressive modern industrial investment</h1><p><br></p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/impressive-modern-industrial-investment/): Write a description for the listing
- [Large Scale Irrigated Dairy + Support Unit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/large-scale-irrigated-dairy-support-unit/): Located in the Maniototo Basin known for its reliable low cost water and stock health this 829 ha property has the ability and flexibility to operate different systems to suit intending purchasers. Currently milking 1250 cows and producing 505,525 kgms in the 2024/25 season, plus wintering all cows and young stock on farm. This allows
- [<p>Substantial Sheep & Beef Farming Opportunity</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/substantial-sheep-beef-farming-opportunity/): Established in 1904 with the purchase of the first title, this large scale farm has been held continuously by the Mackenzie family and now totals 2,446 hectares, of which approximately 1,164 hectares is effective grazing pasture. The balance is indigenous forest.The property has been leased and farmed to a high standard since 2002. Contour ranges
- [<p>Whitlee Farm</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/whitlee-farm/): Held in the same family for over 70 years, this is a rare opportunity to secure a well-balanced 62.98 hectare block in a tightly held farming district. Featuring easy to undulating contour, the property offers versatility and ease of management, currently utilised for supplement production and cattle grazing.Renowned for its quality Egmont black loam soils,
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- [<p>MASSIVE POTENTIAL!</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/massive-potential/): With strong soil types and a good balance of country, this 334 hectare / 827 acre property, located in Weber, Tararua has massive potential. This property is an ideal next step for farmers looking to make their move to a larger property. In two titles, the property presents you with the strongest parts of the
- [Finishing,dairy support](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/finishingdairy-support/): This 220 ha property at Ruapuna is a well-balanced and efficiently run grazing and livestock farm. It offers a productive setting suited to dairy grazing, cattle finishing, sheep finishing, and arable production.A standout feature is the modern irrigation system, with 3 pivot irrigators, supporting reliable pasture growth and consistent feed supply throughout the year. The
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- [<p>Puketitiri | Summer-Safe Farming Opportunity</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/puketitiri-summer-safe-farming-opportunity/): Deep Creek is a 291-hectare sheep and beef farm located in the reliable summer-safe district of Puketitiri, just 44 kilometres from Napier via sealed roads. Held by the same family for close to 80 years, the property presents an outstanding opportunity as either a first farm or a strategic addition to an existing farming enterprise.
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- [<p>Coromandel Coastal Beauty</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/coromandel-coastal-beauty/): Set along the iconic Thames Coast Road, 998 Thames Coast Road presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a truly versatile Coromandel lifestyle property. Spanning 35.28 hectares of rolling countryside, this unique holding combines coastal beauty, productive land, and multiple dwellings—offering endless possibilities as a holiday retreat, retirement haven, or income-generating investment.Positioned in the heart of
- [<p>Exceptional 400 Hectare Finishing Property</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/exceptional-400-hectare-finishing-property/): Rarely available are farms of this scale in the Tasman region. Featuring approximately 200 hectares of productive river terraces and easy hill pasture, and 100 hectares of steeper hill grazing, this is a well-located and desirable block. Having been farmed with the environmental principles to the forefront, this award-winning property also has a significant 27ha
- [<p>Well Set Up For Cattle With Private Home</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/well-set-up-for-cattle-with-private-home/): When the current owners first saw this property, they were struck with how private the home was and how awesome it was having a view over virtually the whole farm.Located midway between Marton and Bulls, the spacious four bedroom + office home sits on an elevated site 800m off the road, offering outstanding views from
- [<p>A rare Waikato poultry gem</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/a-rare-waikato-poultry-gem/): An outstanding opportunity presents itself to acquire a meticulously maintained and highly productive agricultural enterprise in the heart of the Waikato.New Zealanders now consume on average over 40 kilograms of chicken per person per annum, positioning us per capita as the seventh-largest consumers of chicken meat worldwide. With demand forecast to grow and barn-raised chicken
- [Bareland with balance - 141 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/bareland-with-balance-141-ha/): Situated in the well-regarded Beaconsfield Valley Road district, this Manawatu property spans approximately 141 hectares, comprising around 55 hectares of easy contour, mowable flats and 86 hectares of medium to steeper hill country. The flats are currently utilised as part of a neighbouring dairy milking platform, reflecting their productive capability. The balance of the property provides
- [<p>Well Developed & Handy To Town</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/well-developed-handy-to-town/): Just 9km from Feilding, excellent facilities and recent investment have this property humming.With a strong recent fertiliser history, over half has been been re-grassed with 8ha drain-coiled and moled. Well subdivided, a metalled lane runs from front to back with stock water fully reticulated. Well set up with woolshed, sheep & cattle yards, haysheds and
- [<p>Easy Cattle Country, Excellent Access & Reticulated Stock Water</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/easy-cattle-country-excellent-access-reticulated-stock-water/): With a 10 year history under a full cattle operation including dairy support and dairy cow wintering, the excellent access makes this an easy to run operation. Mainly medium, low hills, with some steeper country at the rear, the property features outstanding access with a fully metaled track and laneway (large red metal source on-farm)
- [<p>Private, productive & proven</p><p><br></p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/private-productive-proven/): An exceptional opportunity to secure a superbly presented free-range meat-chicken farm that offers an enviable lifestyle, privacy, and proven commercial performance. Set in a peaceful and secluded rural location, this impressive turnkey operation provides the perfect balance of established income, modern infrastructure, and quality living.The property features two good homes, ideal for family or staff.
- [<p>Mortgagee Sale - Hop Gardens with Grazing</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/mortgagee-sale-hop-gardens-with-grazing/): Mortgagee Sale (Under instruction from the BNZ) 48.3200 hectares (119.40 acres) in four titles.Approximately 18.6 hectares in hop garden with the balance in grazing pasture.Property Infrastructure Includes:A three-bedroom 1930s single level home of approximately 123sqm plus decking.Post-Harvest Facility:This modern production facility was built in 2019 and has the capacity to process extra production should expanding
- [<p>Hiwinui Lifestyle Hero!</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/hiwinui-lifestyle-hero/): The Vendors are ready to GO - its your turn to live this gorgeous lifestyle!DEADLINE SALE!Set on just under an acre, this 195m2 home offers space and exceptional lifestyle living combined with an easy commute in to town - yes this property does tick all the boxes and is in a great price range for
- [<p>Blue Chip Dairy Support, with potential to convert</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/blue-chip-dairy-support-with-potential-to-convert/): With quality farming assets getting thin on the ground, this Blue Chip option offers the opportunity to secure an exceptional property well suited to dairy support, winter grazing, beef finishing and the potential to convert to a dairy system.Harwood Farm is a premier, fully irrigated farming operation situated in the highly productive Lismore district of
- [<p>Well Set Up Bareland Sand Country With Balance Mix of Soils</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/well-set-up-bareland-sand-country-with-balance-mix-of-soils/): Situated just 6km form Bulls, this block is very private and presents as an easy to run "from afar" type of operation.With approximately 80ha of flats, comprised of well developed Carnarvon Black Sandy Loams with a nice balance of lighter Foxton Black Sand, the pastoral element of the property provides a combination of productivity along
- [<p>Farm Ready. Future Ready.</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/farm-ready-future-ready/): If you’re looking for a great place to start your farming journey or seeking a quality breeding block, come explore this wonderful 199-hectare hill country property, conveniently located just 25 km north of Whanganui and only 13 km from the charming settlement of Upokongaro.It also includes an adjoining 150-hectare lease block, offering excellent potential. The
- [<p>Dairy & Kiwifruit, Diversity & Potential</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/dairy-kiwifruit-diversity-potential/): An excellent Bay of Plenty investment opportunity presents itself with the availability of a very well-located property producing substantial income from kiwifruit & dairy production.A prime, large-scale kiwifruit development property.177 Johnson Road, Pukehina - 27 kms east of Te Puke.358.6 hectares - 2 titles.predominantly easy rolling contour - steeper at rear.ash & sandy loam soils
- [<p>Right Size, Right Place with Quality Soils</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/right-size-right-place-with-quality-soils/): Located equidistant between Pahiatua and Eketahuna, this 104-hectare property sits in the heart of a well proven dairy farming district. With its fertile silt soils and reliable summer-safe climate, the farm presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking a productive and well-located dairy unit, with further potential.Farm infrastructure is centered around a tidy 24-aside herringbone
- [<p>Kincardine – Every Corner Leads To A Pleasant Surprise</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/kincardine-every-corner-leads-to-a-pleasant-surprise/): Located in a highly regarded area renowned for producing quality stock, Kincardine offers a unique opportunity to secure an attractive, versatile 432 hectares (390 hectares effective approx.) of well-balanced contour. It provides the flexibility to breed and finish all progeny, currently run as a bull finishing unit and breeding ewes. With approximately 105 hectares of
- [<p>Well Balanced Breeding & Finishing With A Bit of X Factor</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/well-balanced-breeding-finishing-with-a-bit-of-x-factor/): With a wonderful balance of contour that is so well laid out, Te One is a highly productive breeding and finishing unit, immaculately presented within a highly attractive natural environment.One of the first impressions this property offers, is how well laid out the property is, with the finishing country all at the front of the
- [<p>Great Balanced Contour Seeks A New Guardian</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/great-balanced-contour-seeks-a-new-guardian/): Here’s the opportunity to make a start in your farming career or to add a finishing touch to your existing farming venture.71.46 hectares of quality soils, with a 1/4 suitable for cultivation that would suit both hay and cropping, along with the balance of easy undulating to smaller hills that have been well fertilised under
- [<p>Roma - G3 Production Block</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/roma-g3-production-block/): Quite possibly the best G3 opportunity on the market for many years.The La Vigna Development completed by Bay Gold in 2008 is of the highest standard and this is one of the jewels in the crown. Roma orchard comprises 5.48 Ca/Ha of G3 on Bruno Root Stock with exceptional vine health. The block is fully
- [<p>Amalfi - G3 Production Block</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/amalfi-g3-production-block/): Awarded 4th place for total OGR at Eastpack last season Amalfi is an absolute weapon! Comprising 8.63 Ca/Ha of G3 in double planted strip male formation with 3.6 x 6m bays. OGR's consistently over $230,000 / Ha.The property is north facing with man made internal wind shelters and well maintained Cryptomeria and Casuarina perimeter shelters.Amalfi
- [<p>Moonshine Valley - 64ha farm</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/moonshine-valley-64ha-farm/): This small farm within easy computing distance of the Hutt and Wellington City is a gem in Moonshine Valley. With a history of profitable operation, the farm is in great heart - high fertility levels and excellent improvements. Keen aviators may even utilise the well-established airstrip at 450ASL. Contour is remarkably easy - 30% rolling
- [<p>Quality Stratford district dairy farm</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/quality-stratford-district-dairy-farm/): Located just minutes from Stratford township, this well-presented dairy farm offers an excellent combination of reliable production, easy contour, and modern living.Milking 190 cows, the property consistently produces up to 85,000 kg/MS, supported by a flat to easy rolling contour that is summer grass-growth safe and easy to manage. The farm is well laid out
- [<p>1694 ha Grazing/Wilderness - Toatoa</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/1694-ha-grazing-wilderness-toatoa/): 2060 Motu Road, Toatoa, is a grazing wilderness property comprising a total of 1694.0115 hectares, located approximately 40 kilometers from the Opotiki township, and inland to the south-east at Toatoa on the Motu Trail Road.The property is zoned Rural under the Opotiki District Plan where farming, forestry and eco-tourism are all permissible activities.The property includes
- [<p>Don't Miss Out - Explore This Opportunity Today</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/dont-miss-out-explore-this-opportunity-today/): When it comes to the Top of the South Island, there's plenty to love - but one thing we don't have an abundance of is farms with true scale. That's exactly what makes this opportunity so rare.Presenting 718 ha across two titles, with the option to further expand your footprint through six additional adjoining landholdings
- [<p>Established Dairy Support</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/established-dairy-support/): Comprising 165.3 hectares, this well-established property was originally developed for dairy conversion and has since operated as an efficient dairy support unit. It comfortably winters 600–800 dairy cows along with 120 young stock, and produces approximately 25 hectares of winter crop annually. The effective farming area totals 145.4 hectares, with the remainder in forestry blocks.
- [<p>Your Country Escape Above the Lake</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/your-country-escape-above-the-lake/): There's a certain feeling you get when a property is truly special. From its elevated position, this 23.2 ha (more or less) estate enjoys panoramic views encompassing Lake Rotorua, with Mokoia Island at its heart and extending out to Mount Tarawera. These breathtaking vistas sweep across the rolling countryside, offering deep peace and connection to
- [<p>Summer Safe with Purchase Options</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/summer-safe-with-purchase-options/): Option One - The entire 251.65-hectare propertyOption Two - 115.65-hectare Hastwell Home BlockA beautifully balanced farm offering productivity, comfort and style.The homestead has been nicely renovated, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a brand-new kitchen, and fresh redecorating throughout, an HRV system with heat transfer creating a warm and modern country feel.The land itself offers
- [<p>Spectacular Finishing Property With Lake Views</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/spectacular-finishing-property-with-lake-views/): Set on an impressive 121.62 ha of freehold land, this exceptional property offers scale, privacy, and breathtaking natural beauty in one of Waikato's most sought-after locations. Elevated above the surrounding countryside, the property enjoys bird's eye views of Lake Karapiro, the terraces beyond, and out to the Maungatautari Sanctuary and Mamaku Ranges - a truly
- [<p>Proven Canterbury Investment Opportunity</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/proven-canterbury-investment-opportunity/): Colliers is privileged to be exclusively appointed to present ‘Patoa Farms’ to the market offering an established free-farmed pig farming operation and land portfolio located in North Canterbury. This significant farming asset has all the hallmarks of an excellent investment with its modern infrastructure and efficient farming systems spread over a substantial land area of
- [<p>Premium Opportunity in Mangamahu</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/premium-opportunity-in-mangamahu/): Situated just 40kms from Wanganui we have 171 ha more or less right in the heart of Mangamahu. The property has a great mix of flats to steep hill country, it is well fenced with the added bonus of having ample water supply. Currently the property is running breeding ewes, stags for velvet and also
- [<p>97ha farm close to town with 3 titles</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/97ha-farm-close-to-town-with-3-titles/): After been in the same family for 90 years it is now ready for its next proud owner. Located just 10km from Tuakau saleyards, this 97.27 hectare sheep and beef property offers scale, quality, and a legacy of care.Home & Titles• 4-bedroom weatherboard home• 3 separate titlesLand & Farming• Buying in 400kg + cattle taken
- [<p>Self contained with scale</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/self-contained-with-scale/): Kilos is king but so is control of your costs and this North Facing 385ha property at Richmond Downs offers you both with the ability to milk 630 cows plus carry all of your replacement stock, plus more.A superb range of improvements await your inspection from the well specced 44 bale rotary shed, the superb
- [<p>Rare Countryside Opportunity Awaits</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/rare-countryside-opportunity-awaits/): With the current owners having moved on, this exceptional estate offers a rare opportunity to secure a premium slice of rural lifestyle living. Set across 23.43 hectares (more or less) of picturesque countryside—including approximately 21 hectares of reliable bore-irrigated land—this distinguished Oamaru stone homestead is ready for its next chapter.The residence features four well-appointed bedrooms,
- [A grandstand position with a home to match](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/a-grandstand-position-with-a-home-to-match/): Positioned at the iconic Whakatane Heads, this is the kind of home that makes you pause for a second...and then start picturing your life in it. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and sweeping river views that put on a show every single evening. The sunsets from that deck? Next level. Generous in size and big on personality,
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- [Onetapu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/onetapu/): This outstanding 36-hectare property offers gently contoured land with a sought-after Whanganui River boundary, combining productive farming with exceptional lifestyle appeal. Well-suited to beef finishing, stock fattening, equine use or heifer grazing, the land is complemented by quality fencing and well-established farm improvements, making it a practical and versatile holding. A stylish executive 4 bedroom plus office
- [Quality dairy platform - 156 ha (STS)](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/quality-dairy-platform-156-ha-sts/): Located at 493 Smith Road in the well regarded Ruaroa farming district, this well established 156 ha (STS) dairy farm offers a proven production platform in a sought after farming area. With approximately 130 ha classified as milking platform, the farm is currently milking around 380 cows and producing approximately 145,000 kgMS annually. The property operates efficiently
- [Breeding unit with scale and history](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/breeding-unit-with-scale-and-history/): Set in the renowned Mangamahu district Inzevar Station offers an opportunity for the first time in 129 years. Currently run by the fourth and fifth generation, the family have decided it's time for a change in direction, we are delighted to offer this substantial breeding unit to potential buyers through a tender process. Consisting of 981 hectares
- [Generational opportunity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/generational-opportunity/): This is a generational opportunity to acquire one of New Zealand's leading large scale dairy operations - a business running 5,250 cows, producing 2,288,760 milk solids across 2,369 hectares and a forecast of 2,530,000 milk solids for the 2025/26 season. A fully integrated, medium input, grass-based system, this business is built around six high performing dairy
- [Karamea Dairy – Strong Production & Infrastructure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/karamea-dairy-strong-production-infrastructure/): 302 Kohaihai Road offers a well-established 273.56ha dairy unit in the reliable Karamea farming district. Benefiting from a mild subtropical climate and approx. 2,649mm annual rainfall, this is a strong grass-growing property with consistent production and excellent year-round performance. Run as part of a larger 50:50 sharemilking operation, the farm includes approx. 260 effective hectares, predominantly
- [Reliable production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/reliable-production/): Located five minutes from Sanson, 92 Speedy Road is a highly productive dairy unit combining scale, reliability of production and the benefit of additional cash flow from adjoining lease land. The 253 hectares freehold + 150 hectares of lease (50 ha milking platform and 100 ha support) currently peak-milks 950 cows and the property is well
- [Oaklands](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/oaklands/): This farm has been dairy support since 2008 and has been wintering up to approximately 2,000 dairy cows on winter crops of kale and fodder beet, plus pasture. Features a comfortable four bedroom home in mature settings, good sheds, two sets of cattle yards and good soils, and very good water reticulation. With history on your side
- [Large scale South Westland dairy farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/large-scale-south-westland-dairy-farm/): A significant opportunity to secure a large freehold property of 759 ha (approx. 580 ha effective) located on the Waiho Flats south of Franz Josef township in South Westland. This well-established dairy unit currently milks 800 cows, delivering a four-year average of 268,598 kgMS, with historical production peaking at 391,000 kgMS - highlighting genuine upside for
- [Dairy support with options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/dairy-support-with-options/): Definitely worth consideration - we're pleased to present 'Cranlea Farm', a 192 ha (approx) multipurpose property strategically positioned in the thriving Cheviot area. Importantly, an adjacent 125 ha (approx) property is also available for purchase, creating a rare opportunity to secure approximately 317 hectares in one strategic location.This neighbouring property has demonstrated proven performance and excellent
- [Large lifestyle,small farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/large-lifestylesmall-farm/): • 24.71ha (more or less) • Gisborne CBD 38km • Te Karaka 7.5km • Stock yards • Flat & easy contour • Swimming pool & spa. A superb offering of 24.71 hectares of well-balanced land, combining flat and easy contour, excellent water supply via 3 dams, plus a handful of troughs. A very tidy and well-presented property
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- [<p>A Rare Opportunity in Central Otago</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/a-rare-opportunity-in-central-otago/): Te Oma Station sits between the Pisa Range and the clear waters of Lake Dunstan. Renowned for producing premium ultra-fine Merino wool, and with its exceptional location, scale, and tenure, Te Oma offers multiple opportunities for further development or divestment. Potential alternative uses include diversified livestock farming, lifestyle subdivision, viticulture, horticulture, as well as recreational
- [<p>Held for over 50 years- Offered for the first time</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/held-for-over-50-years-offered-for-the-first-time/): Just five minutes from the boutique township of Cambridge, this exceptional 30-hectare (more or less) property combines the appeal of premium sandy loam soils with a strong income profile and superb location. Flat, highly productive pasture is bordered by established barberry hedging, creating natural shelter and structure. A central race ensures ease of management, while
- [Proven dairy support and cattle finishing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/proven-dairy-support-and-cattle-finishing/): Scale dairy support property with modern infrastructure developed by the Vendors since purchase in 2015 with the family home and support buildings all built circa 2016 situated on Gallagher Road an easy drive 7 km North of Mossburn. The property comprises predominantly flat to easy contour with a Northerly aspect and is essentially rectangular in shape
- [Productive 187 ha self-contained dairy unit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/productive-187-ha-self-contained-dairy-unit/): Positioned in the heart of the scenic Kowhitirangi Valley, this productive 187 ha dairy unit (subject to boundary adjustment) offers an exceptional opportunity to secure a well-run, fully self-contained farming operation with strong performance and excellent infrastructure. With 182 ha of effective grazing, the farm winters all cows on approximately 6 ha of swedes, supported by
- [Quality grazing and runoff opportunity - 178 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/quality-grazing-and-runoff-opportunity-178-ha/): Moon River Limited presents an exceptional farming opportunity combining productive soils, strong infrastructure, and stunning natural features. Approximately 100 ha of fertile alluvial silts lie on flat river terraces, with the balance in easy rolling to undulating hills. The picturesque Manawatu River forms the northern boundary, offering both natural beauty and recreational potential. Soil types include
- [Diverse income streams and purchase options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/diverse-income-streams-and-purchase-options/): Located just five minutes off State Highway 3 on Santoft Road, this 269.74-hectare property offers a diverse range of soil types and income streams. The Pukepuke and Himatangi sand soils provide an excellent balance of free-draining areas - ideal for winter grazing - and heavier sands that continue to produce well through summer. Strategically planted forest
- [Kerrydale - First farm opportunity - 99 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/kerrydale-first-farm-opportunity-99-ha/): Located just five minutes from the township of Eketahuna, within an hours drive of Palmerston North and Masterton being only 25 minutes to the south, Kerrydale offers an exceptional opportunity to secure a well-established dairy operation in a proven farming district. This 99 ha property features an 87 ha effective milking platform and has achieved an
- [One of a kind - 33.9ha of quality and character](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/one-of-a-kind-33-9ha-of-quality-and-character/): Discover one of the district’s most picturesque lifestyle properties, Rushbrooke Estate – a truly special 33.9-hectare holding that combines architectural charm, immaculate presentation, and highly productive land. A stunning driveway winding through native bush sets the scene, leading to beautifully maintained grounds and gardens that frame the fully renovated three-bedroom character villa. The home blends timeless
- [Quality Market garden,Support or Finishing block](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/quality-market-gardensupport-or-finishing-block/): A highly productive 38.67-hectare property that has long been regarded as quality land — now further enhanced through extensive development over the past five years. Already a strong performing block, the farm has been taken to the next level with major upgrades including new fencing throughout, a modern set of cattle yards, and a new bore
- [When quality is a criteria](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/when-quality-is-a-criteria/): For the first time in 106 years... a rare opportunity presents itself in the heart of the Waikato. Welcome to a beautifully maintained 163 ha dairy farm - flat to rolling contour, productive, peaceful, and proudly farmed for generations. At the heart of the operation is a 24 ASHB shed, complete with meal feeders and automatic
- [Glenbrook - 269 ha - Multiple purchase options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/glenbrook-269-ha-multiple-purchase-options/): A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established 269 ha dairy farm in the sought-after summer safe Hukanui farming district just south of Pahiatua. Glenbrook offers scale, excellent infrastructure, multiple dwellings and free draining fertile soil types. Originally an amalgamation of several properties, Glenbrook features two herringbone (32 and 36) dairy sheds both with modern plant, feedpad,
- [Stunning 135 ha Dairy Farm in Central Hawke’s Bay](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/stunning-135-ha-dairy-farm-in-central-hawkes-bay/): Situated just 24 km north of Dannevirke, this productive 135-hectare dairy farm presents an outstanding opportunity for those looking to secure a well-established and aesthetically pleasing property in Central Hawke’s Bay/Southern Hawke’s Bay. The farm is currently milking between 325 and 340 cows and averaged 156,000 kg/MS in milk production over the last two years, showcasing
- [Versatility and prime location](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/versatility-and-prime-location/): Snowview Farm is a mid scale upper plains Central Canterbury property which provides intending purchasers a multitude of farming options in a fantastic location. The property features a quality mix of versatile soils excellent subdivision including 40 hectares of deer fencing along with quality trimmed and native shelter. There is an excellent level of supporting infrastructure which
- [Waitarere - 369 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/waitarere-369-ha/): Located just 20 minutes from Dannevirke in the sought after Waitahora farming district, Waitarere presents an exceptional opportunity with its prime location and significant farming improvements. The property boasts approximately 80 ha of cultivatable land with 60 ha utilised for harvesting supplements. The remaining effective area is mainly easy to medium limestone hill, with the ineffective
- [Outstanding dairy farm - 511.67 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/outstanding-dairy-farm-511-67-ha/): A rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, well-equipped dairy operation combining proven production, cutting-edge technology, and long-term sustainability. Set across 511.6673 hectares (approx), this farm presents an exceptional balance of scale, infrastructure, and natural resources, ideal for those seeking a future-focused asset. The farm features a 212 hectare effective milking platform, with consistent production ranging between 200,000
- [Ngatahaka - 230 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/ngatahaka-230-ha/): Ngatahaka is located in the summer safe district of Eketahuna 32km north of Masterton. The well presented 230 ha farm has an effective dairy platform of 170 ha flat to undulating contour with the remaining 60 ha easy hill. Peak milking 430 to 440 cows, the property has produced a 3 year average of just under
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- [<p>Proven, Productive and Positioned - 107ha Dairy unit</p>](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/proven-productive-and-positioned-107ha-dairy-unit/): Smithfield Farm is situated just minutes from downtown Martinborough and presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a long-held dairy business in a highly regarded farming district of the South Wairarapa.Comprising three titles and 107 hectares, the farm offers a desirable scale of operations with some future development options. The 93 hectare platform area includes a
- [Dairy support](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/dairy-support-2/): A well located dairy support / grazing block that consists of 24.64 ha (approx 21 ha mowable). Previously used to grow maize, this is a great cropping block with the option to then plant short rotation grasses to winter cows on and take a cut of silage before going back into maize. Equally, the property could
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- [Parklee - 202 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/parklee-202-ha/): 402 Junction Road North offers an outstanding opportunity to secure a well-balanced and visually appealing 202 hectare farm in the heart of the Manawatu. Located just 10 minutes from Kimbolton and 30 minutes from Feilding, this property combines scale, strong infrastructure, and versatility, all set in a private and picturesque setting. The land features a desirable
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- [Irrigated cropping/finishing block](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/irrigated-cropping-finishing-block/): This 159 ha property situated above Ngapara which is well known as a high producing dairy and arable region also noted for its excellent stock health and natural fertility, this property would suit a variety of land uses. This is a productive unit with 120 ha of irrigation infrastructure via 2 x hard hose guns and
- [Highlands - 1139 Blackburn Road,Ongaonga](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/highlands-1139-blackburn-roadongaonga/): We are privileged to present Highlands, a truly exceptional 300-hectare (effective) hill country property located in the highly regarded Ongaonga district, just 30km west of Waipukurau and around an hour from Hastings. Framed by the dramatic Ruahine Ranges and surrounded by sweeping 360-degree views, Highlands offers not only scale and productivity but also an enviable setting
- [Consented Dairy Conversion/Dairy Support](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/consented-dairy-conversion-dairy-support/): Property Brokers are proud to present this exceptional 199.92 ha freehold dairy support and cattle finishing property, located between Sheffield and Springfield in the heart of Central Canterbury’s highly sought-after farming district. This well-developed property offers versatility and reliability, underpinned by quality Templeton and Lyndhurst silt loam soils and proven production history. Approximately 142 ha are
- [Barrhill Dairy Ltd](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/barrhill-dairy-ltd/): Every now and then in this industry we get the privilege to market a truly exceptional property, we firmly believe this is one of those moments. Fourteen years ago when this property was converted by the current vendors, nothing was spared in terms of quality. The farm boasts an executive homestead set in a spacious, landscaped
- [Ideal Dairy Support & Cattle Wintering Country](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/ideal-dairy-support-cattle-wintering-country/): Privately situated at the end of a no exit road only 5km off SH1, approx. 165 hectares of this essentially flat property is pastoral with 32 hectares of low ridges planted in pines.Predominately free-draining sand country, the strength of this country is its relative warmth and dryness in the winter months, making it ideal for
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- [Waitaki Plains opportunity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/waitaki-plains-opportunity/): This 78 ha bareland block in a sought after location in the heart of the lower Waitaki Plains lends itself to multiple land uses with its flat contour and free draining silt loam soils. Currently irrigated with 73 shares in the Lower Waitaki Irrigation Company the property does require development due to the borderdyke irrigation. The favourable
- [Exceptional dairy opportunity - 121 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/exceptional-dairy-opportunity-121-ha/): On the market for the first time in over 100 years, this is an outstanding opportunity to purchase a well-appointed dairy farm that is almost entirely flat and highly productive. The current vendors have meticulously cared for the property for many decades, with regular fertiliser applications, re-grassing, fencing, and infrastructure upgrades. In addition to its
- [Wiha Farm - 94 ha](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/wiha-farm-94-ha/): Discover the ultimate farming opportunity at Wiha Farm, a 94 hectare property blending fertile soils with exceptional functionality. Located just outside of Dannevirke at Oringi, this farm offers a combination of flat land with upper and lower terraces, ideal for sheep, beef and cropping operations. Fertile Manawatu sandy loam and silt loams, paired with excellent
- [Versatile land with options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/versatile-land-with-options/): This well-presented and well-maintained property spans approximately 63.24 hectares across two titles, offering a mix of functionality and efficiency. The property features sound boundary fencing, complemented by one and two-wire electric fences powered by a reliable Gallagher 5800 mains unit. Water supply is robust, with a Sand Trap system and electric pump providing water to

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- [Fertiliser](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fertiliser/): Fertiliser news, pricing and nutrient management advice for NZ farmers to improve soil health and yields.
- [Field Days](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/field-days/): NZ field days news, including regional events, ag tech, machinery and on-farm innovation.
- [Fieldays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fieldays/): Fieldays news and highlights, covering NZ’s largest ag event, innovation, technology and rural industry trends.
- [Finance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/finance/): Farm finance news, including lending, interest rates, investment and financial management for NZ farmers.
- [Food and Beverage](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/food/): NZ food and beverage news, covering processing, innovation, consumer trends and export markets.
- [Fonterra](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fonterra/): Fonterra news, milk price updates and dairy market insights affecting NZ farmers and global trade.
- [Forestry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/forestry/): Latest forestry news in New Zealand, covering policy, planting, harvesting, markets and environmental issues.
- [Funding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/funding/): News on funding, grants and financial support for New Zealand farmers and rural businesses.
- [GDT](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/gdt/): Global Dairy Trade (GDT) news, auction results and dairy price trends impacting New Zealand farmers.
- [Governance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/governance/): Governance news and insights for New Zealand agribusiness, including leadership, boards and strategy.
- [Government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/government/): News on government policy, regulation and decisions impacting New Zealand farmers and agribusiness.
- [Horticulture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/horticulture/): Horticulture news in New Zealand, covering fruit, vegetables, viticulture and industry trends.
- [Investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/investment/): Agricultural investment news in New Zealand, including land, agribusiness and market opportunities.
- [Land Ownership](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/land-ownership/): News and insights on rural land use, ownership trends, property values and management across New Zealand’s farming sector.
- [Livestock](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/livestock/): Latest updates on livestock farming in NZ, including animal health, breeding, performance and on-farm management.
- [Logistics](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/logistics/): News on rural logistics, transport, supply chains and infrastructure affecting New Zealand’s primary sector.
- [Machinery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/machinery/): The latest on farm machinery, equipment innovations and technology shaping productivity on NZ farms.
- [Organic Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/organic-farming/): Stay updated on organic farming in NZ, including certification, sustainable practices, and the growing organic food sector.
- [Soil and Pasture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/soil-and-pasture/): News and advice on soil health, pasture management and improving farm productivity across NZ.
- [Pests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/pests/): Get the latest on pest control, biosecurity threats, and strategies to protect crops and livestock in NZ.
- [Policy & Regulation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/policy-regulation/): Stay informed on NZ rural policy, regulations, and compliance changes impacting farmers and agribusiness.
- [Production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/production/): Insights into farm production, efficiency, and innovations to boost output across NZ agriculture.
- [Real Estate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/real-estate/): Explore rural real estate trends, farm sales, and land investment opportunities across New Zealand.
- [Regen Agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/regen-agriculture/): Latest news on regenerative agriculture in NZ, improving soil health, biodiversity, and long-term farm sustainability.
- [Research & Innovation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/research-and-innovation/): Stay updated on agri research and innovation in NZ, including new technologies, science breakthroughs, and future farming solutions.
- [Health & Safety](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/safety/): Health and safety news for New Zealand farms, covering regulations, risks and best practice on-farm.
- [Farming Skills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farming-skills/): Discover essential farming skills, training tips, and workforce insights to build capability on NZ farms.
- [Sustainability](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/sustainability/): Sustainable farming practices focused on productivity, environmental care, and long-term resilience.
- [Agritourism](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agritourism/): Discover agritourism in NZ, including farm stays, rural experiences, and diversification opportunities.
- [Trade](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/trade/): Stay informed on NZ agricultural trade, export markets, and global opportunities for farmers.
- [Transport & Logistics](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/transport-and-logistics/): Stay informed on rural transport, logistics, and supply chain issues impacting NZ farmers and agribusiness.
- [Trends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/trends/): Discover key trends in NZ agriculture, from market shifts to innovation shaping the future of farming.
- [Water & Irrigation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/water-and-irrigation/): Learn about water use, irrigation systems, and regulations affecting farm productivity in New Zealand.
- [Weather](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/weather/): Stay ahead with NZ weather updates, forecasts, and climate insights impacting farming operations.
- [Health and Wellbeing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/health-and-wellbeing/): News and insights on farmer wellbeing, mental health and support across rural New Zealand.
- [Wool & Fibre](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/wool-and-fibre/): NZ wool and fibre news, including production, prices, and innovation in the wool industry.
- [In Memoriam](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/in-memoriam/): Obituaries and tributes to people who have made a lasting impact on New Zealand’s rural sector.
- [Dairy Farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/dairy-farmer/): Dairy Farmer is at the heart of the dairy community. This high quality gloss magazine is delivered to every dairy farm letter box in New Zealand, every month.
- [Consumer and Retail](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/consumer/): Food trends, retail insights and consumer demand shaping NZ agriculture, from farmgate to supermarket shelves.
- [Genetic Tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/genetics/): Latest news on genetic technology in agriculture, including innovation, regulation and industry impacts.
- [Fisheries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fisheries/): NZ fisheries news, including policy, sustainability and seafood industry developments.
- [Pork and Pig Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/pork-and-pig-farming/): Explore NZ pork industry news, pig farming practices, animal welfare, and market trends affecting pork production.
- [Animal Welfare](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/animal-welfare/): Animal welfare NZ: livestock care, welfare standards, regulations and on-farm practices in New Zealand agriculture.
- [Farmstrong](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmstrong/): Farmstrong initiatives, tools and stories supporting farmer wellbeing, resilience and mental health in NZ.
- [Viticulture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/viticulture/): Explore NZ viticulture news, vineyard management, and trends in the wine and grape-growing sector.
- [Agritech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agritech/): Agritech NZ: precision agriculture, farm technology, automation and digital tools transforming New Zealand farming.
- [Carbon Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/carbon-farming/): Carbon farming news, forestry insights and emissions market updates, covering NZ ETS, land use change and farm opportunities.
- [Faces of NZ Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/faces-of-nz-farming/): People-focused content about everyday Kiwis who work the land in New Zealand’s primary sector.
- [Plant-based Food](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/plant-based-food/): Explore the rise of plant-based foods, alternative proteins, and their impact on farming and food systems.
- [He Waka Eke Noa](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/he-waka-eke-noa/)
- [Shearing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/shearing/): Stay up to date with NZ shearing news, competitions, techniques, and developments in the shearing sector.
- [Infrastructure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/infrastructure/): Infrastructure news affecting rural New Zealand, including transport, water, energy and connectivity.
- [Our Land & Water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/our-land-water/)
- [Rural News](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-news/): Get the latest rural news from across NZ, covering farming, policy, environment, and community updates.
- [Rural Sports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-sports/): Follow rural sports news, events, and achievements from farming communities across New Zealand.
- [Agribusiness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agribusiness/): Agribusiness news NZ: farm finance, rural markets, agribusiness companies and policy shaping New Zealand’s primary sector.
- [Sustainable Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/sustainable-farming/): Explore sustainable farming in NZ, including environmental practices, efficiency, and long-term farm resilience.
- [E Tipu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/e-tipu/): The BOMA Agri Summit
- [Horses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/horses/): Latest horse and equine news in New Zealand, covering management, events and industry updates.
- [Fishing & Hunting](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/hunting/): NZ fishing and hunting news, covering conservation, access, wildlife and rural outdoor lifestyle.
- [Poultry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/poultry/): Find poultry farming news, health advice, and production insights for NZ’s growing poultry sector.
- [Meat Processing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/meat-processing/): News on NZ meat processing, production trends and export developments across the red meat sector.
- [FMG Young Farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fmg-young-farmers/): FMG Young Farmer news, covering competitions, events and young leaders in NZ agriculture.
- [Food and Fibre](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/food-and-fibre/): Latest news and insights from New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors, covering production, markets and industry developments.
- [Eating the Elephant](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/eating-the-elephant/): Commentary and analysis on key issues facing NZ agriculture, breaking down complex topics into practical insights.
- [Special Report](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/special-report/): Read in-depth special reports on major rural issues, trends, and investigations impacting NZ agriculture.
- [Sowing the Seeds: Future Farmers NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/sowing-the-seeds-future-farmers-nz/): Future Farmers New Zealand is a collection of young Kiwis passionate about ahuwhenua and the principles of kaitiakitanga. We are farmers, students, and urbanites, all passionate about the opportunities for the planet and the people that come from New Zealand farming. Our aim is to discuss and inform beliefs, principles, and policies to shape the future of New Zealand farming.
- [Federated Farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/federated-farmers-partner-content/): Federated Farmers, New Zealand’s leading independent rural advocacy organisation, has established a news and insights partnership with AgriHQ, the country’s leading rural publisher, to give the farmers of New Zealand a more informed, united and stronger voice. Feds news and commentary appears each week in its own section of the Farmers Weekly print edition and online.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmers-weekly-podcast/): Farmers Weekly podcast covering NZ agriculture, with expert interviews, rural stories and industry insights.
- [Ideas That Grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/ideas-that-grow/): Listen to the Ideas That Grow podcast for stories, insights and conversations on innovation, people and progress in New Zealand agriculture.
- [El Niño Watch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/el-nino-watch/)
- [Land Champions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/land-champions/): We celebrate domestic and imported land champions, from the Italian clan that owns a slice of North Otago wool production to the teacher rebooting ag education in the hort heartland if western Bay of Plenty.
- [Agrichemicals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agrichemicals/): Agrichemicals NZ: fertiliser, pesticides, chemical regulations and environmental impacts on New Zealand farming systems.
- [On Farm Story](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/on-farm-story/): Explore authentic on-farm stories from across NZ, sharing farmer experiences, challenges, and life behind the rural scenes.
- [Rural Living](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-living/)
- [Fish & Game](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fish-game/): Fish & Game NZ news, including freshwater, wildlife management and recreational hunting and fishing access.
- [Meeting the Market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/meeting-the-market/): How much do we know about the last, crucial link in our supply chain? Farmers Weekly reporters discover how our food and fibre is viewed by the people who buy it, and the businesses that sell it to them. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest food and fibre exporters to explore more about how our primary exports are valued here and abroad.
- [Breeding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/breeding/): Livestock breeding NZ: genetics, herd improvement and breeding programmes to boost farm productivity.
- [AgriStars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agristars/)
- [Stud Stock Sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/stud-stock-sales/): NZ bull sale results, trends and genetics insights, covering beef and dairy breeding performance and market demand.
- [Opportunities in Thailand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/investment-trade-opportunities-thailand/): Richard Rennie travelled to Thailand as an invited guest of the Royal Thai Embassy to further understanding in New Zealand on the investment and business opportunities that may exist between the two countries, who also share three Free Trade Agreements. The visit provided an insight to Thai cultural heritage and religion, alongside the country’s industrial and agricultural sectors, and an understanding of where the Thai economy is at today. A Thai-NZ business summit held during the visit also provided some insights to opportunities NZ firms were identifying in Thailand, including areas of renewable energy, bio-medicine and dairy processing.
- [Inside Dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/inside-dairy/): DairyNZ Inside Dairy news and insights, covering on-farm performance, research, innovation and key issues in New Zealand’s dairy sector.
- [Farmers Weekly Poll](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmers-weekly-poll/): Farmers Weekly polls tracking NZ farmer views on key issues, trends and challenges across agriculture.
- [Local Elections](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/local-elections/): News and analysis on NZ local elections, with a focus on rural communities, candidates and key issues impacting farmers.
- [Arts & Entertainment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/arts-entertainment/): Rural NZ arts and entertainment: events, culture and community stories from New Zealand farming regions.
- [Local Government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/local-government/): Updates on local government decisions, council policies and their impact on rural communities and farming operations.
- [Rural Crime](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-crime/): Stay updated on rural crime in NZ, including theft, prevention strategies, and community safety efforts.
- [General Election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/general-election/): News and analysis on New Zealand’s general election and what it means for farmers and the rural sector.
- [Video](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/video/): Watch the latest NZ farming videos, including interviews, farm tours, and rural stories in action.
- [Rural Women NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-women-nz/): Discover stories and initiatives supporting rural women in NZ, highlighting leadership, community, and innovation.
- [Rural Property](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-properties/)
- [Election 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/election-2026/)
- [RNZ Power Steering](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rnz-power-steering/)
- [Road to the Election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/road-to-the-election/)