May 3, 2024
Shots fired in fertiliser war as Aus company enter Kiwi market
Lawyers line up as New Zealand players challenge Aussie newcomer’s product.
May 3, 2024
Now dairy falls foul of bird flu
The virus has proved adept at moving between species – and that is very bad news for humans, writes Richard Rennie.
May 3, 2024
Market dynamics put finishers in driver’s seat
A hole in the winter kill and a hitch in NZ dollar’s step help to balance things out a bit when dealing with processors – and repay forward thinking by producers.
May 2, 2024
‘Less stick, more carrot’ needed in Manawatū-Rangitīkei
A Kiwitea farmer has branded Horizons Regional Council as “totally out of touch”.
May 2, 2024
Is NZ ready for ag’s green revolution?
Industry leaders at Lincoln University’s Green Economy seminar outline the challenge for the industry and the country.
May 2, 2024
Honouring arable’s best and brightest
Nominations are open for Grower of the Year in maize, cereal and seed categories, and a team of judges will select one of these winners as 2024 Arable Farmer of the Year.
May 2, 2024
Council adds voice to insurance debate
‘Better understanding of natural hazards can help ensure that insurance is affordable and accessible for all.’
May 2, 2024
Little room for lamb returns to rise
Hopes of an immediate boost dashed as Chinese market totters along and Australian production surges.
May 2, 2024
Tunley quits as head of HortNZ
HortNZ board chair Barry O’Neil said the board is disappointed to see Tunley go.
May 2, 2024
Zespri, insurers juggle mouse-hit cargo
Millions of kiwifruit from affected ship still at Zeebrügge.