Food and Fibre
National flock and herd shrink again
Grassland the size of ‘15 Lake Taupōs’ lost to farming in just over a decade.
A vege stall with roots deep in the land
Wilson’s Vege Stall in Southland is stocked with produce grown by the owners, and despite having to navigate bureaucracy and the supermarket duopoly, it’s going stronger than ever.
Wool ready to spring back into action
Textile congress shows growing global interest in fibre’s properties, says Wool Impact CEO.
Campaign for Wool reaches for the stars with new ambassador
Sir Sam Neill signs on to campaign for New Zealand strong wool.
Love for wool driving force behind fibre festival
Organisers of the 45°Fibre festival say the fibre should be celebrated, along with the creativity it brings.
City girl Nadia Lim’s living her best farm life
TV personality farmer shares how one rooster earned her a solid critic.
Award-winning gelato company makes move to reduce food waste
Growing demand for artisanal gelato will see one of NZ’s largest manufacturers expand into retail – a move which will also see perishable fruit and vege diverted from landfills.
Another disrupter comes down the pike
New report unpacks future scenarios for land use in New Zealand.
Proper Crisps sourcing local kūmara again
Local consumers can once again munch away at crisps grown from locally sourced kūmara.
Hot potato as spud crop surges back to life
After a tough year, potatoes the pick of the crop thanks to a good growing season.
Meat should trade on a taste for the real thing
Of all the winning attributes of red meat, taste is pretty much taken for granted, says Allan Barber.
Keeping farm and vet chemicals out of our food
NZ Food Safety’s work in this regard makes it the MedSafe of the ag and hort sector, says deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.
Research shows opportunities in ‘wellness’ for red meat
Consumers in US and Australia expressed interest in improving their health through eating red meat.
A food story built on fusion
As a young country, NZ looks to make its own culinary traditions, and it all starts on farm.
Welsh farmers put boot in over green scheme
Ag union brings 5500 pairs of wellies to parliament to highlight potential job losses.
Kūmara crop bounces back, better than ever
Warm weather brings favourite back to vege shelves after a tough season.
Quest to find golden fleece at Wanaka A&P
Judges impressed by quality as they sort through record number of fine wool entries.
Incentivise farmers, don’t penalise them
Primary producers shouldn’t face a tax on their emissions, but be celebrated for meeting science-based targets, writes BLNZ chair Kate Acland.
Life’s better with gumboots
Being involved in something bigger than oneself is so good for the soul, newly appointed Federated Farmers Taranaki president says.
Sectors get candid about proposed Team Ag
Mixture of support and concerns as Team Ag idea gets industry excited.
MPI flags labour pressures in ministers’ ag briefing
Ministry warns that NZ’s falling birthrate and ageing population will create further workforce pressures for industry.
Sims bows out after 13 years at AWDT
Years at Agri-Women’s Development Trust a story of growth and transformation.
Waste not, want not
More of us should follow the example of an Otago council that is trialling an innovative solution to a growing problem in NZ, writes Craig Page.
Top chef to farmers: ‘Thank you for what you do’
“It doesn’t matter how good you are as a cook, it’s about the product you start with," says award-winning chef Mat McLean
Researchers seek bio weapons against pathogens
Lincoln University team to grow viruses that can kill the bacteria that harm plants and bees.
Farmed Landscapes workshop promises bright ideas
On campus or online, three-day event brings together primary production professionals.
Sectoral harmony bid is music to my ears
Alan Emerson applauds moves towards creating a united ‘Team Ag’ to represent the primary sector.
Sector leaders seek harmony, in talks to form ‘Team Ag’
But bid to form a united lobbying front for ag gets a mixed reaction.
Young farmers – we want you: Feds
The next few years will be crucial for NZ agriculture, with decisions being made about big issues relating to the food and fibre sector, the farming body says.
The gift of time and care
David Eade looks forward to a time when Kiwi farmers are revered for the meticulous attention they pay their products.
A decade in the editor’s chair
At every farming conference in those first years the mantra was of telling a better story – ‘If only people understood our value, they’d value our work', writes Bryan Gibson.
Harvesting trust in food and farming
Social licence is a key ingredient in building a thriving sector, says Katie Henderson.
Champions here for one another
The wonderful thing about our small towns and rural communities is the way people are there for each other, writes Bryan Gibson.
Glimmers of hope in commodity forecasts for 2024
Dairy and logs are two highlights in ANZ outlook.
Pulling an action-packed year into focus
Farmers Weekly In Focus was on the ground recording the stories of farmers and other sector leaders. Host Bryan Gibson shares his podcast highlights for 2023.
Sector looking at 5% revenue drop this financial year
McClay hails ‘strong result against a backdrop of challenging times’.
Dairy farmers lead rebound in sector confidence
Government policy a key reason for optimism among producers, Rabobank survey finds.
Zanda McDonald Award names finalists
Three future leaders in ag from NZ and three from Australia chosen.
Raising a glass to better times ahead
Since a change of government following October’s election, there is growing optimism in the primary sector, writes Craig Page.
Warning about wool as veteran bids industry farewell
PGG Wrightson’s Allan Jones retiring after almost six decades in the wool industry.
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