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# Farmers Weekly

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- [LISTEN: Why NZ has a point of difference when it comes to  glyphosate use](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/listen-hamish-marr-on-glyphosates-importance-to-nz-farming/) - Listen to 2019 Nuffield Scholar Hamish Marr chat with Bryan Gibson about his studies into glyphosate use in NZ.
- [Project helps farmers clean up blighted estuary](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/project-helps-farmers-clean-up-blighted-estuary/) - Fifteen Bay of Plenty landowners supported to transition to lower-footprint systems along Waihī Estuary.
- [WATCH: The day the earth opened in Ongaonga](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/watch-the-day-the-earth-opened-in-ongaonga/) - Huge crevasse appears in land saturated after months of rain.
- [Kiwis view Asia with favour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/kiwis-view-asia-with-favour/) - More feel need to put effort into building relationships with bloc.
- [Farm cadet scheme pauses to take stock](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/farm-cadet-scheme-pauses-to-take-stock/) - Waipaoa Station has not advertised for 2024 cadet intake.
- [An open letter from NZ’s foresters](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/an-open-letter-from-nzs-foresters/) - ‘The matter of trees on farms has been excessively politicised ... this overall situation is detrimental to NZ.’
- [Local government report 'a missed opportunity' amid cyclone recovery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/local-government-report-a-missed-opportunity-amid-cyclone-recovery/) - Long-awaited report overtaken by rural NZ’s recent weather-related and farming challenges.
- [A new generation forged in adversity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-new-generation-forged-in-adversity/) - The graduates hitting the job market now have picked up valuable skills, says Cheyenne Wilson.
- [NZ’s shearing trophy hopes scotched in Edinburgh](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/nzs-shearing-trophy-hopes-scotched-in-edinburgh/) - Local shearers will have redemption on the agenda when country hosts championships in 2026.
- [‘Morale is being worn down’ by heavy rainfall](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/morale-is-being-worn-down-by-heavy-rainfall/) - As well as bringing sodden soils and damaged farm and public infrastructure, the weather is testing people.
- [When the forecast itself is a bit foggy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/when-the-forecast-itself-is-a-bit-foggy/) - Forecasters know precisely what is happening and why people are going to start complaining, but the local forecast you look at may not give any hints, explains WeatherWatch.
- [Reforms threaten to complicate ETS](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/reforms-threaten-to-complicate-emissions-trading-scheme/) - Forestry and carbon players warn against clouding the market.
- [What’s going wrong for lamb right now?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/whats-going-wrong-for-lamb-right-now/) - With export markets still volatile and susceptible to fast-paced change, lamb’s recent good fortunes could be coming to an end.
- [Stern competition sets bull price records](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/stern-competition-sets-bull-price-records/) - Angus takes top spot in two-year-old bull sales with room to spare.
- [Overcoming cyclone mayhem for a win – and ready for another](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/overcoming-cyclone-mayhem-for-a-win-and-ready-for-the-next-one/) - The cyclone may have put a spanner in the works, but a Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer says it’s not going to stop him putting his best foot forward at the FMG Young Farmer Grand Final.
- [Next generation ready to take its shot at Young Farmer title](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/next-generation-ready-to-take-its-shot-at-young-farmer-title/) - Growing up on his family’s west coast dairy farm, Aorangi representative Peter O’Connor always knew he wanted to be a dairy farmer.
- [FTAs will open doors to sheepmeat growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/ftas-will-open-doors-to-sheepmeat-growth/) - UK, EU account for more than half NZ’s chilled sheepmeat exports.
- [Spirits sinking under onslaught of rain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/spirits-sinking-under-onslaught-of-rain/) - Feds leaders flag dipping morale as eastern areas expect even more deluges.
- [IrrigationNZ has shopping list for next govt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/irrigationnz-has-shopping-list-for-next-govt/) - Water ministry and better storage top the list.
- [FAR seeks endorsement to carry on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/far-seeks-endorsement-to-carry-on/) - Arable farmers asked to vote to renew levy orders.
- [World-first disbudding alternative developed by NZ vets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/world-first-disbudding-alternative-developed-by-nz-vets/) - Kiwi farmers could soon have another tool to add to their animal welfare kit.
- [Less than half sheepmeat quota to UK, EU filled](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/less-than-half-sheepmeat-quota-to-uk-eu-filled/) - Markets still matter to NZ in case ‘the world changes’, MIA says.
- [Farmers are alright by Kiwis, survey shows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-are-alright-by-kiwis-survey-shows/) - Positive – and steadily improving – perception of primary industries.
- [Single BW index in dairy’s best interest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/single-bw-index-in-dairys-best-interest/) - DairyNZ proposes a boost for genetic gains with ‘independent, reliable’ new index.
- [Undue pressure: farmers less happy with banks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/undue-pressure-farmers-less-happy-with-banks/) - Satisfaction levels at their lowest since Feds survey began eight years ago
- [ETS uncertainty further erodes carbon prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ets-uncertainty-further-erodes-carbon-prices/) - NZU prices fall below $50 mark for first time.
- [This is not a recession. It’s a reset: Bagrie](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/this-is-not-a-recession-its-a-reset-bagrie/) - NZ abounds in opportunities to reshape the future, economist says.
- [Many hands make winning artwork](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/many-hands-make-winning-artwork/) - No 8 People’s Choice goes to Waikato Creative Stitchers.
- [Trade heavyweights in Hipkins China delegation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/trade-heavyweights-in-hipkins-china-delegation/) - Taking the temperature of NZ’s largest trading partner
- [Disjointed scramble for comms post-Gabrielle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/disjointed-scramble-for-comms-post-gabrielle/) - Review of telecoms response calls for cell tech to be prioritised in future events.
- [Disruptive food trend has already peaked – report](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/disruptive-food-trend-has-already-peaked-report/) - Rabobank report says innovations will slow right down after past decade of intense activity.
- [Regrets? Too few, now that you mention it ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/regrets-too-few-now-that-you-mention-it/) - Steve Wyn-Harris looks back on choosing Space Invaders over a living saint, but regrets not much more than that.
- [From crunching numbers to baling hay](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/from-crunching-numbers-to-baling-hay/) - Twenty-five-year-old from Pahiatua named 2023 Rural Contractors NZ Trainee of the Year.
- [I have seen the agri future and it works](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/i-have-seen-the-agri-future-and-it-works/) - There’s not much talk of the government among this cohort. Bureaucracy moves too slowly and the path to prosperity lies with them, not Wellington.
- [Rural Contractors and Nufarm ink long link](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/rural-contractors-and-nufarm-ink-long-link/) - New partnership with global agrichem company announced.
- [New DairyNZ CEO brings agribusiness experience to role](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/new-dairynz-ceo-brings-agribusiness-experience-to-role/) - Campbell Parker to replace outgoing Tim Mackle.
- [Kiwifruit growers body grim on season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/kiwifruit-growers-body-grim-on-season/) - NZKGI says growers are putting more pressure on Zespri to perform in markets to deliver the best possible returns from smaller crop volume.
- [Nappies offer new life to strong wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nappies-offer-new-life-to-strong-wool/) - Fabric, clothes, carpets, bedding and upholstery come first to mind when thinking about fibre, but one of the newest uses is in hygiene, starting with nappies.
- [Fertiliser prices fall again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fertiliser-prices-fall-again/) - Urea price drops by $100 a tonne.
- [Synlait Milk’s Bright spark in turbulent times](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/synlait-milks-bright-spark-in-turbulent-times/) - Corporate governance that stretches all the way to Shanghai has been key in continuing to tap Chinese customers.
- [Trust opts not to appeal mānuka honey ruling](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/trust-opts-not-to-appeal-manuka-honey-ruling/) - The mānuka honey industry lost its government-backed bid to trademark the term “Mānuka Honey” in New Zealand in May.
- [Dairy price movements add up to nought](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-price-movements-add-up-to-nought/) - Flat result was not unexpected by market.
- [Rural double ACT gears up for October](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rural-double-act-gears-up-for-october/) - Party fronting two candidates with real farming chops
- [Not much room for rain on N Island east coast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/not-much-room-for-rain-on-n-island-east-coast/) - Soils are so waterlogged, new falls simply run off.
- [US beef market overload a drag on prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/us-beef-market-overload-a-drag-on-prices/) - Meat companies trim margins to pass more back to farmer.
- [Foresters give council powers thumbs-down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/foresters-give-council-powers-thumbs-down/) - Government recently announced that it will empower local councils by amending the National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry.
- [Forestry regs barking up the right tree with local control](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/forestry-regs-barking-up-the-right-tree-with-local-control/) - Alan Emerson welcomes govt moves to devolve land-use changes to councils.
- [Tips for wintering well this season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tips-for-wintering-well-this-season/) - Farmers are passionate about their farms and their animals, no matter the season, but implementing a range of good wintering practices goes a long way.
- [Plea to foreground local know-how in Kaipara recovery ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/plea-to-foreground-local-know-how-in-kaipara-recovery/) - BLNZ convenes gathering to lay out long- and short-term strategies
- [BLNZ welcomes ‘heartening’ review of ETS settings](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/blnz-welcomes-heartening-review-of-ets-settings/) - Concrete options now on the table, Sam McIvor says.
- [DairyNZ welcomes new finance chief](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/dairynz-welcomes-new-finance-chief/) - Experienced sector finance leader Robyn Marsh takes post, with primary focus on strategic plan for the coming year.
- [Gabrielle a test case for sector's climate readiness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/gabrielle-a-test-case-for-sectors-climate-readiness/) - Tech company pleads for businesses to help rebuild food production in region.
- [Hold imported pork to NZ standards – NZPork ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/hold-imported-pork-to-nz-standards-nzpork/) - Plea comes as select committee declines to take up pork producers’ cause in Parliament.
- [Waterway eDNA testing service wins innovation award ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/waterway-e-dna-testing-service-wins-innovation-award/) - Wilderlab cinches Fieldays Innovation Award for growth and scale.
- [Fonterra has 4 boxes to tick on emissions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/fonterra-has-4-boxes-to-tick-on-emissions/) - Emissions problem will be met by range of options.
- [Trade pacts key in changing world: minister](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/trade-pacts-key-in-changing-world-minister/) - O’Connor beats drum for WTO as overarching authority.
- [‘Waka’ gives real-time water quality updates](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/waka-gives-real-time-water-quality-updates/) - NZ-developed device sits in water ways, transmitting data.
- [Looking for the best in biosecurity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/looking-for-the-best-in-biosecurity/) - Entries open for 2023 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
- [Have your say on slopes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/have-your-say-on-slopes/) - Govt seeks more input on changes to Essential Freshwater reforms.
- [Stock class reductions cause for concern](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/stock-class-reductions-cause-for-concern/) - Farm sales, policy changes and other trends are having a skewing effect at the saleyards, with, for example, increased demand for lambs coming when ewe numbers are continuing to fall.
- [Softer demand for most NZ export commodities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/softer-demand-for-most-nz-export-commodities/) - Returns are barely covering costs in many cases, ANZ says.
- [A useful pause in the headlong HWEN rush](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-useful-pause-in-the-headlong-hwen-rush/) - Rural folk should take this time to ask ourselves what we really want, 2023 Nuffield scholar Kerry Worsnop says.
- [ETS reforms come with costs and controversy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/ets-reforms-come-with-costs-and-controversy/) - Discussion document details tough choices ahead for New Zealand.
- [Farmer Time logs its first 1000 schoolkids](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmer-time-logs-its-first-1000-schoolkids/) - Hundreds reached in first year of engaging young people with farm-to-fork story.
- [Warm welcome for National GE, ag policies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/warm-welcome-for-national-ge-ag-policies/) - Scientists and ag leaders hail ‘step in the right direction’
- [Pool of 300 certifiers to be trained up for freshwater plan rollout  ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pool-of-300-certifiers-to-be-trained-up-for-freshwater-plan-rollout/) - System tested on 100 farms to avoid repeat of winter grazing errors.
- [Making the most of farming in a 'land of opportunity'](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/making-the-most-of-farming-in-a-land-of-opportunity/) - The abundance of opportunities New Zealand dairy farming affords is a great reason for a young Canadian to stay.
- [Power Farming takes out Supreme Site at Fieldays ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/power-farming-takes-out-supreme-site-at-fieldays/) - Agri-machinery provider notches up win as it celebrates 75th year.
- [Politics trumps spending at Fieldays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/politics-trumps-spending-at-fieldays/) - Attendances expected to be up, but no benchmarks set.
- [Wool gets a boost from strong showing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wool-gets-a-boost-from-strong-showing/) - Price is the closest strong wool has come to $4 a kilogram in several years.
- [New-look wool marketing seeks partners](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-look-wool-marketing-seeks-partners/) - Campaign for Wool New Zealand launches digital portal.
- [Here’s to policies that spark prosperity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/heres-to-policies-that-spark-prosperity/) - Alan Emerson applauds Feds and National biotech policies.
- [Rural NZ urged to weigh pros and cons of cellular-satellite coverage](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/rural-nz-urged-to-weigh-pros-and-cons-of-cellular-satellite-coverage/) - TUANZ CEO urges management of expectations as alternative comms come to the fore.
- [Gabrielle a practical lesson for disaster researchers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/gabrielle-a-practical-lesson-for-disaster-researchers/) - Rural areas showing the way in dealing with disasters, expert notes.
- [Work starts on wallaby-proof fence in South Canterbury](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/works-starts-on-wallaby-proof-fence-in-south-canterbury/) - Pest has been spreading beyond containment zone.
- [Westland's top man turns company on its head with Zero-2-100 strategy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/westlands-top-man-turns-company-on-its-head-with-zero-2-100-strategy/) - Turning a multimillion-dollar loss around to become a profitable business is no easy feat for Westland Milk Products CEO Richard Wyeth and his team.
- [Canty farmers score well on paddock prep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/canty-farmers-score-well-on-paddock-prep/) - Aerial inspection shows good management for winter grazing.
- [Timber sales shaved by China slowdown](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/timber-sales-shaved-by-china-slowdown/) - With 60% of exports China-bound, sector more exposed than most.
- [Govt, Feds say He Waka Eke Noa is still afloat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/govt-feds-say-he-waka-eke-noa-is-still-afloat/) - High-powered meeting at Fieldays rights drifting process.
- [Westpac makes loans a sustainable option](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/westpac-makes-loans-a-sustainable-option/) - Bank offers lower interest for green initiatives on farm.
- [ACT to scrap Zero Carbon Act if elected](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/act-to-scrap-zero-carbon-act-if-elected/) - Party would also shut down Climate Change Commission.
- [ECan to go it alone on flood plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ecan-to-go-it-alone-on-flood-plans/) - Plea for protection systems fall on deaf govt ears, says chair.
- [Fieldays off to a flying start](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/fieldays-off-to-a-flying-start/) - Frost and fog can’t dampen spirits as show returns to winter dates.
- [Luxon makes pitch to farmers at Fieldays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/luxon-makes-pitch-to-farmers-at-fieldays/) - It’s the govt that’s wet and whiny, says National Party leader.
- [Bring on the tough challenges, a Taihape farmer says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/bring-on-the-tough-challenges/) - Being the boss isn’t easy and it’s even harder going solo on tough hill country prone to long, cold winters and dry summers. But for one Taihape farmer it’s a dream come true.
- [Tangaroa Walker named top ag communicator](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/tangaroa-walker-named-top-ag-communicator/) - Southland dairy farmer overcomes tough start to life to thrive on farm.
- [Zespri CEO holds high hopes for better times](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/zespri-ceo-holds-high-hopes-for-better-times/) - With dismal year behind sector, strong prospects lift hopes.
- [New GE regime would delight plant breeders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-ge-regime-would-delight-plant-breeders/) - Easing of restrictions on gene editing would improve NZ’s global competitiveness.
- [Govt announces new GHG testing facility for Palmerston North](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/govt-announces-new-ghg-testing-facility-for-palmerston-north/) - The facility is funded by the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions, its primary sector joint venture partner, and AgResearch.
- [Agri exports set for record returns: SOPI report](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/agri-exports-set-for-record-returns-sopi-report/) - Food and fibre global sales accounted for almost 82% of all NZ trade.
- [Food price inflation slows ever so slightly](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/food-price-inflation-slows-ever-so-slightly/) - Fruit and veg the second-largest contributor to annual increase.
- [No fertiliser tax in offing, PM confirms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/no-fertiliser-tax-in-offing-pm-confirms/) - HWEN alive and well, Hipkins tells Fieldays event.
- [Resilience to the fore for ag sector: ASB](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/resilience-to-the-fore-for-ag-sector-asb/) - Next 18 months set to be “another challenging period for farmers”, bank says.
- [What’s good for newborn lambs is particularly good for humans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/whats-good-for-newborn-lambs-is-particularly-good-for-humans/) - The new hyperimmune sheep's milk acts similarly to colostrum, offering enhanced protection against viruses.
- [New farm plans accord with council rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-farm-plans-accord-with-council-rules/) - Freshwater Farm Plans no great leap for Waikato.
- [Tighter tax take points to trouble ahead](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/tighter-tax-take-points-to-trouble-ahead/) - We’re entering a stage in the economic cycle that could be a major wake-up call for society, Cameron Bagrie says.
- [Scion shines spotlight on planting of non-pine exotics at Fieldays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/scion-shines-spotlight-on-planting-of-non-pine-exotics-at-fieldays/) - The ‘A New Zealand Guide to Growing Alternative Exotic Forest Species’ booklet outlines pathway to forestation beyond pines.
- [Govt puts land-use calls in council hands](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/govt-puts-land-use-calls-in-council-hands/) - Local authorities get more power to block controversial forestry decisions.
- [Barker named to leading post on OIV](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/barker-named-to-leading-post-on-oiv/) - Former legal counsel for NZ Winegrowers has years of experience with international wine sector body.
- [Primary sector plagued by anxiety: KPMG](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/primary-sector-plagued-by-anxiety-kpmg/) - KMPG Agribusiness Agenda flags absence of clear pathways through coming regulations.
- [Research unpacks effects of pasture-power mix](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/research-unpacks-effects-of-pasture-power-mix/) - Solar panels have pluses and minuses for pasture growth.
- [Punters stream into fine and frosty Fieldays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/punters-stream-into-fine-and-frosty-fieldays/) - Ag tools, tech and talks waiting to greet them – plus a mob of politicians.
- [Pass the rooster: practical jokes for practical farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/pass-the-rooster-practical-jokes-for-practical-farmers/) - Steve Wyn-Harris recalls games of pass the rooster and bring out the vote.
- [Macca’s just another local produce shopper – but with deeper pockets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/maccas-just-another-local-produce-shopper-but-with-deeper-pockets/) - If you're curious about what you can get for $214 million, here are some highlights.
- [Fieldays to showcase cutting-edge solutions to global audience](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/fieldays-to-showcase-cutting-edge-solutions-to-global-audience/) - 55th Fieldays to showcase the best of NZ's primary sector to the world.
- [How Fonterra’s Soprole bonanza will reach farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/how-fonterras-soprole-bonanza-will-reach-farmers/) - Co-op has arranged matters so that $800m August payout will not be taxed.
- [Taranaki grower wins Māori ag’s top prize](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/taranaki-grower-wins-maori-ags-top-prize/) - Grace Rehu of Rangitāne named Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower of the year.
- [Wi Pere notches win in a whole new field](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/wi-pere-notches-win-in-a-whole-new-field/) - Prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy awarded to trust for second year in a row.
- [Westpac report puts numbers to climate pain ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/westpac-report-puts-numbers-to-climate-pain/) - NZ exposed on two fronts: short, sharp shocks and gradual seasonal change.
- [Apata appoints a new director](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/apata-appoints-a-new-director/) - Alastair Hulbert joins the board.
- [Cost cooling Kiwis’ great love of meat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/cost-cooling-kiwis-great-love-of-meat/) - When it came to motivations for reducing meat consumption, “lack of affordability and health concerns are their key drivers”.
- [Government needs to act now to save men’s lives](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/government-needs-to-act-now-to-save-mens-lives/) - A two-stage programme has the potential to halve the number of lives claimed by prostate cancer every year.
- [Hailes resigns from Alliance Group](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/hailes-resigns-from-alliance-group/) - Co-operative’s livestock and shareholder services manager quits after 30 years.
- [Gene tech must drive mitigation of emissions: Nats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/gene-tech-must-drive-mitigation-of-emissions-nats/) - Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomed National's policy, saying it aligns with its own position.
- [National reopens debate on genetic engineering](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-reopens-debate-on-genetic-engineering/) - A key issue around all of this is allowing more trials to happen out in the field as opposed to the lab.
- [Australia strides back onto export stage](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/australia-strides-back-onto-export-stage/) - This was always the year Australia’s herd rebuilding efforts were going to be felt on the global lamb and beef market – and are they ever.
- [International interest in healthcare summit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/international-interest-in-healthcare-summit/) - Manufacturers from across world to promote products.
- [AI-powered tags to lighten load when monitoring animals on farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ai-powered-tags-to-lighten-load-when-monitoring-animal-health/) - A smart ear tag that uses artificial intelligence to estimate and predict behaviour from the data could be a game-changer for farmers.
- [Pee is for precision when using a targeted fertiliser system](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/pee-is-for-precision-when-using-a-a-targeted-fertiliser-system/) - Using precision tools to apply fertiliser only where it is needed can mean big savings for farmers and reduced nitrogen leaching.
- [Seeka invests in accommodation for RSE staff](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/seeka-invests-in-accommodation-for-rse-staff/) - Seeka says their RSEs are highly valued and have been a huge help during times of crisis.
- [Growing NZ’s agritech revenue will take an innovative approach](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/growing-nzs-agritech-revenue-will-take-an-innovative-approach/) - While covid made one of the original goals of the ITP, getting out and making global connections, difficult, the pandemic did heighten the importance of agritech for food supply and security.
- [Fieldays ready to feed farmers’ souls  ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fieldays/fieldays-ready-to-feed-farmers-souls/) - Just the ticket after a tough season, CEO promises.
- [New NIWA tech to help farmers  manage irrigation more efficiently](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-niwa-tech-to-help-farmers-manage-irrigation-more-efficiently/) - The IrriSET tool from Niwa is helping farmers use water for irrigation more efficiently and will help future-proof their systems.
- [Hitting the agritech sweet spot with farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/hitting-the-agritech-sweet-spot-with-farmers/) - Agritech has to be viable, feasible and reliable for it to win favour with farmers.
- [‘Little chance’ of carbon auction clearing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/little-chance-of-carbon-auction-clearing/) - Several reasons for traders to be shy about taking part in this week’s auction.
- [Tear a strip off hive-harming mite](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/tear-a-strip-off-hive-harming-mite/) - Miticide strips in the hive are highly toxic for the devastating Varroa destructor mite yet totally safe for honey, beeswax, brood and queen.
- [Mānuka case points to deeper rights issue](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/manuka-case-points-to-deeper-rights-issue/) - NZ laws are ill-equipped for protecting Māori taonga and mātauranga.
- [Forests a good friend in flood events, study finds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/forests-a-good-friend-in-flood-events-study-finds/) - Nearly 60% of rain in recent flood events was stored in Mahurangi Forest rather than immediately entering the stream flow.
- [Apiculturalists set to swarm Rotorua](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/apiculturalists-set-to-swarm-rotorua/) - All things bee on the agenda for conference and trade show.
- [Dairy farm business in forestry package](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy-farm-business-in-forestry-package/) - Australian company buys 1575ha Liang Ren Dairy Estate.
- [Feds has queries as Freshwater Farm Plans kick off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-has-queries-as-freshwater-farm-plans-kick-off/) - First plans to be rolled out in Southland and Waikato in August.
- [Fonterra pushes into nutrition science ventures](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterra-pushes-into-nutrition-science-ventures/) - Shareholding in US bio-tech company just the start.
- [Fonterra milk price puts profits under pressure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-milk-price-puts-profits-under-pressure/) - ‘Forecast prices are at or below Rabobank’s estimation of average costs of production'
- [NZPork signs biosecurity pact with MPI](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzpork-signs-biosecurity-pact-with-mpi/) - Response and duties in event of an incursion laid out in agreement.
- [Ag equipment deliveries returning to normal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ag-equipment-deliveries-returning-to-normal/) - Sector comes out of two years of supply chain issues caused by covid-19 and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [E-tanker trial registers positives and negatives ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/e-tanker-trial-registers-positives-and-negatives/) - E-tanker trial registers positives and negatives.
- [‘Strict regulation of gene editing benefits farmers, exporters’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/strict-regulation-of-gene-editing-benefits-farmers-exporters/) - Protect NZ’s advantage as a non-GMO producer says lobbyist.
- [Southland, Waikato get deadline for Freshwater Farm Plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/freshwater-farm-plans-to-be-introduced-in-southland-and-waikato-first/) - Rollout begins, with water catchments given 18 months from start date to submit plan.
- [Could A2 Milk be eyeing a bigger stake in Synlait Milk?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/could-a2-milk-be-eyeing-a-bigger-stake-in-synlait-milk/) - Speculation follows renewal of company’s licence to produce infant formula for China.
- [Feds calls for policy rollback](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-call-for-policy-backtrack/) - Federated Farmers wants the next government to scrap multiple policies introduced by the last two administrations.
- [Red tape holding up emissions tools](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/red-tape-holding-up-emissions-tools/) - Delays risk eroding gains in consensus on HWEN.
- [Cheese healthier than flatlining dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/cheese-healthier-than-flatlining-dairy/) - Dairy analysts’ rethink narrows gap in forecasts.
- [The environment comes first](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-environment-comes-first/) - Running a big station with 3500 owners is a big challenge. But Parengarega Station’s new farm manager Kathryne Easton is adding to the task, with her vision of starting with the environment then working back to the farm with her best-use-of-land philosophy at the same time as coping with pest, pasture and weather issues. She told Andrew Stewart her environmental and biosecurity plans include not just the farm but the entire Far North.
- [Key beef markets starting to toughen up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/key-beef-markets-starting-to-toughen-up/) - Demand for manufacturing beef quieter than anticipated.
- [Angus bulls push up clearances and prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/angus-bulls-push-up-clearances-and-prices/) - Merchiston Goalkeeper makes a tidy save for Rangitikei stud.
- [Federated Farmers sets election agenda for next government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/federated-farmers-sets-election-agenda-for-next-government/) - Federated Farmers says its five-point plan provides a practical roadmap to boost farm productivity and environmental outcomes.
- [Mark Cameron to retire from politics over health concerns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/mark-cameron-to-retire-from-politics-over-health-concerns/) - The ACT MP says ongoing dialysis treatment and family tragedy have led him to end his six-year parliamentary career.
- [National announces QEII Trust funding promise ahead of Fieldays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-announces-qeii-trust-funding-promise-ahead-of-fieldays/) - The party says doubling baseline funding will help farmers and landowners protect important conservation areas on private land.
- [Canterbury malt makers join NZ Grown Grains push](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/canterbury-malt-makers-join-nz-grown-grains-push/) - Gladfield Malt in Dunsandel turns locally grown malting barley into a key ingredient in beer making.
- [Kiwifruit collective wins Ahuwhenua Trophy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/kiwifruit-collective-wins-ahuwhenua-trophy/) - Young Māori Grower award is won by Te Rina Joe from Pakuratahi Orchard for Ngāti Pāhauwera Commercial Development Ltd.
- [Farming tech captures students’ attention](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farming-tech-captures-students-attention/) - Gisborne’s Ag Hort Day Out gives schoolkids insight into the increasingly high-tech nature of New Zealand’s primary industries.
- [Creamy beef meatball stroganoff the whole family will love](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/creamy-beef-meatball-stroganoff-the-whole-family-will-love/) - Golden beef meatballs simmered in a creamy mushroom stroganoff sauce make this easy, family-friendly comfort meal a winner.
- [Wool scouring capacity at critical risk, leaders warn](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wool-scouring-capacity-at-critical-risk-leaders-warn/) - NZ faces the loss of keystone infrastructure – and traceability –as more and more wool is shipped greasy to be scoured offshore.
- [Balance is key to climate change policies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/balance-is-key-to-climate-change-policies/) - In a world of subsidised ag, NZ farmers are already hobbled by a ‘stick and no carrot’ approach to GHG emissions, cautions Allan Barber.
- [Cycle skills net $1200 Ride Strong prize](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/cycle-skills-net-1200-ride-strong-prize/) - Gravel in Paradise day out brings surprise win to South Otago sheep farmer Alastair Gray.
- [Bright Dairy recommits as Synlait navigates headwinds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/bright-dairy-recommits-as-synlait-navigates-headwinds/) - A $12m loss weighs on the dairy company, but renewed backing from Bright Dairy has boosted confidence in its refinancing plans.
- [Report shows red meat’s economic muscle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/report-shows-red-meats-economic-muscle/) - Nationally, direct expenditure from the sector in 2025 was $23.5bn with an additional $25.3bn flow-on spending.
- [WorkSafe identifies key safety gaps across farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/worksafe-identifies-key-safety-gaps-across-farms/) - WorkSafe says most safety issues found on sheep, beef and dairy farms were straightforward and inexpensive to address.
- [Historic 1916 Avery tractor set for revival after auction sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/historic-1916-avery-tractor-set-for-revival-after-auction-sale/) - Merv Avery's latest acquisition, a rare 1916 Avery tractor, combines historic engineering, originality and farming heritage.
- [Working together is key to beating wallabies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/working-together-is-key-to-beating-wallabies/) - If we stay organised now, wallaby control will only get easier, writes Matt Simpson
- [Effluent discharges net $39,000 fine in Waikato](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/effluent-discharges-net-39000-fine-in-waikato/) - Two unlawful discharges posed a significant risk of contaminating groundwater, Court hears.
- [Wine industry forced to adapt as drinking habits change](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wine-industry-forced-to-adapt-as-drinking-habits-change/) - Central Otago winemakers are developing naturally lower-alcohol wines as younger consumers drink less and seek healthier alternatives.
- [In venison or velvet, value is at the heart of deer farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/in-venison-or-velvet-value-is-at-the-heart-of-deer-farming/) - DINZ report says there is a sense that the pieces are falling into place for the deer sector.
- [Momentum grows in NZ's organic sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/momentum-grows-in-nzs-organic-sector/) - With the sector growing at about twice the rate of wider food and fibre export revenue, it is time it was paid some attention, writes Gerhard Uys.
- [El Niño is almost here as more high pressure returns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-is-almost-here-as-more-high-pressure-returns/) - Until we shake these strong high-pressure zones, says Phil Duncan, the best advice is to manage water carefully.
- [The injury farmers are most likely to ignore](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/the-injury-farmers-are-most-likely-to-ignore/) - Brain injury specialist shocked at farmers’ tales of not seeking help after suffering concussion in farm accidents.
- [Highway resilience gets $400m boost](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/highway-resilience-gets-400m-boost/) - Growers welcome allocation of funds to keeping produce lifelines open after severe weather events.
- [New Fonterra CEO embraces responsibility to farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/simplicity-and-focus-the-watchwords-for-richard-allen/) - Having spent his entire working life with the company he now heads, Fonterra’s new CEO knows not to stray from its core competencies.
- [Dairy, red meat prices hold the line going into winter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/prices-hold-the-line-going-into-winter/) - Pressure on margins will start to be felt in milk production decisions, particularly in Europe, says Rabobank.
- [Canterbury mayors get behind Head Start pathway](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/canterbury-mayors-get-behind-head-start-pathway/) - Canterbury Mayoral Forum agrees to support regional approach.
- [Category winners for NZI Rural Women Business Awards announced](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/category-winners-for-nzi-rural-women-business-awards-announced/) - Supreme winner will be named at a gala dinner in Parliament on July 23.
- [Dairy’s golden streak looks set to continue](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairys-golden-streak-looks-set-to-continue/) - Fonterra’s strong opening milk price forecast signals a third straight season of high payouts, despite global uncertainty and rising input costs.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, June 5](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-june-5/) - Thailand export opportunities, record sheepmeat returns, renewed rural property market confidence and local government reform are among the topics covered in this week's Farmers Weekly podcast.
- [New technology promises accuracy in fruit counting](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-technology-promises-accuracy-in-fruit-counting/) - Yield prediction technology and 3D modelling systems look set to improve harvest estimation down to the level of grapes and cherries.
- [US sheep sector prospers despite import concerns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/us-sheep-sector-prospers-despite-import-concerns/) - Trade Minister says soaring US lamb prices and strong demand undermine claims NZ imports are harming American sheep farmers.
- [Bulls bring thousands more across  the board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bulls-bring-thousands-more-across-the-board/) - Traditional breed bulls meet lively demand, pushing up autumn sale averages and clearing the pens.
- [Range of food shopping options is growing, says report](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/range-of-food-shopping-options-is-growing-says-report/) - Major grocery retailers dominate supermarket space, but it is getting easier to offer an alternative or supplementary service.
- [Warrior Willie Apiata shares wellbeing advice](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/warrior-willie-apiata-shares-wellbeing-advice/) - Rural Support Trust hosts decorated soldier in a series of conversations about bearing up under adversity.
- [Cattle market shows signs of moving on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/cattle-market-shows-signs-of-moving-on/) - Cattle farmers shouldn’t bank on local cattle shortages driving procurement competition for too much longer.
- [Public service job cuts raise concerns for rural NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/public-service-job-cuts-raise-concerns-for-rural-nz/) - Planned public sector cuts could leave rural communities with fewer services and fewer local jobs, mayor warns.
- [Kiwi exporters shrug off Southeast Asia’s biggest food fair](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/kiwi-exporters-shrug-off-southeast-asias-biggest-food-fair/) - Trade officials say opportunities exist for exporters given the growth of the Thai economy and low profile of NZ food products.
- [Farming, governance and the value of stepping away](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/farming-governance-and-the-value-of-stepping-away/) - Murray King reflects on 75 years of Nuffield, leadership and learning, and why the busiest people in agribusiness should still apply.
- [Methane-busting seaweed firm quits NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/methane-busting-seaweed-firm-quits-nz/) - A methane-cutting seaweed venture has left NZ for Australia, with critics saying regulation cost the country a valuable opportunity.
- [Farm Performance poll – May 28](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/farm-performance-poll-may-28/) - In our latest poll we asked voters to rate the previous 12 months in farming as either great, good, average or poor.
- [Caution urged as strong wool market warms up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/caution-urged-as-strong-wool-market-warms-up/) - Market watchers warn against overheating and buyer price resistance as wool price rallies.
- [Hawke's Bay defends dam plans after McCain exit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hawkes-bay-defends-dam-plans-after-mccain-exit/) - Loss of major vege processor should not affect water storage projects in the region, say farming leaders.
- [US tariffs spare beef and kiwifruit, threaten dairy and lamb](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/us-tariffs-spare-beef-and-kiwifruit-threaten-dairy-and-lamb/) - NZ beef and kiwifruit have escaped Trump’s latest tariff hikes, but dairy and lamb exporters face fresh trade headaches.
- [Large Canterbury dairy farm fetches $34m at auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/large-canterbury-dairy-farm-up-for-auction/) - It offers modern farm infrastructure and homes, including a centrally located 80-bail rotary milking shed, which has been maintained to a very high standard.
- [Versatile Waikato farm hits market after 25 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/versatile-waikato-farm-hits-market-after-25-years/) - A versatile South Waikato farm blending pastoral scale, maize production and horse facilities is on the market.
- [Northland farm with sunflower ‘side hustle’ up for sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/northland-farm-with-sunflower-side-hustle-up-for-sale/) - A coastal Northland farm combining cattle grazing with a successful sunflower tourism venture has hit the market.
- [Off-grid Wairarapa retreat offers lifestyle and business potential](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/off-grid-wairarapa-retreat-offers-lifestyle-and-business-potential/) - Moonlight Peak offers buyers the opportunity to combine a private retreat with an established eco-tourism business.
- [Large-scale Hawke’s Bay dairy farm hits market after 15 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/large-scale-hawkes-bay-dairy-farm-hits-market-after-15-years/) - Kaweka Dairy in Hawke’s Bay is on the market, offering buyers a large-scale operation with strong production history and established infrastructure.
- [Howdy brings rural matchmaking to New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/howdy-brings-rural-matchmaking-to-new-zealand/) - Aussie rural dating app launches in New Zealand with the help of ‘NZ’s oldest dating service’, Young Farmers.
- [Major Sanford share sale triggers trading halt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/shares-for-seafood-company-sanford-placed-in-trading-halt/) - A major Sanford shareholder is cashing out part of its stake, prompting a trading halt and a closely watched share sale.
- [Life imitates art in mates’ yellow Mini](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/life-imitates-art-in-mates-yellow-mini/) - The ideal vehicle for a Foxton Beach rally themed around a movie about a stolen car turns out to have a dodgy past in real life.
- [NZ economy resilient to Hormuz closure, analysis finds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-economy-resilient-to-hormuz-closure-analysis-finds/) - The impact is concentrated in fuel-reliant sectors such as transport, construction, fishing and agriculture, a new study concludes.
- [Budget leaves catchment groups short on dollars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/budget-leaves-catchment-groups-short-on-dollars/) - Land management groups scramble for certainty as funding comes late in the day and apparently a dollar short.
- [Mental health drive to make agriculture ‘Stronger Together’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mental-health-drive-to-make-agriculture-stronger-together/) - Wiggy Wiggins secures matching donations from MPI for suicide prevention training programme – and calls on agribusiness to do its part.
- [‘Sheep to sherpa’ Kiwi gear warms hearts on Nepal trek](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/sheep-to-sherpa-kiwi-gear-warms-hearts-on-nepal-trek/) - Kiwi adventurer marks his 50th by trekking to 5900m near the India–Tibet border, sharing NZ merino woollies with his sherpa team.
- [More vocational training in schools good for farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/more-vocational-training-in-schools-good-for-farming/) - Government announcement that it will double number of Trades Academy places available is welcomed.
- [Hillgrove Farm restocks after bird flu outbreak](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/chooks-back-on-the-lay-as-hillgrove-farm-restocks-poultry-sheds-after-bird-flu-outbreak/) - Eighteen months after New Zealand’s first bird flu outbreak, an Otago poultry farm is back at full strength with 200,000 chickens and 150,000 eggs a day.
- [Price peril sounds sour note for NZ dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/price-peril-sounds-sour-note-for-nz-dairy/) - As dairy revels in bumper season, economist warns of very real risk that operating profit could be significantly eroded in the months ahead.
- [Three generations strong on Calder family farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/three-generations-strong-on-calder-family-farm/) - Three generations of the Calder family have transformed a 69ha Southland farm into a thriving 405ha operation, with hopes of a fourth to follow.
- [Diesel stocks tumble as reserve shipment heads for New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/diesel-stocks-tumble-as-reserve-shipment-heads-for-new-zealand/) - New Zealand’s diesel stocks have fallen sharply, but a government reserve fuel shipment is now on its way to help bolster supplies.
- [Can we bank on carbon credits?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/can-we-bank-on-carbon-credits/) - Farmers need to know the detail before committing to carbon market, Alan Emerson says.
- [From gumboot mix-ups to business success for rural mum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/from-gumboot-mix-ups-to-business-success-for-rural-mum/) - North Canterbury entrepreneur Alissa Wilson turned a gumboot mix-up into Gumbitz, growing her startup with support from Rural Women NZ.
- [‘Intrepid explorer’ Woodford gonged for services to agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/intrepid-explorer-woodford-gonged-for-services-to-agriculture/) - Academic overwhelmed and proud of mention in King’s Birthday Honours.
- [Scientists, farmers and advocates recognised for rural impact](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/scientists-farmers-and-advocates-recognised-for-rural-impact/) - Decades of innovation in agribusiness, plant breeding, dairy farming and rural mental health have been recognised by the King.
- [Mixed start to season as GDT index falls](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/mixed-start-to-season-as-gdt-index-falls/) - China’s share of purchases drops to 22%, leaving southeast Asia and Oceania to pick up the slack.
- [Seaweed may one day rival horticulture crops, sector predicts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/seaweed-may-one-day-rival-horticulture-crops-sector-predicts/) - Diversity of types lends itself to both specialised and more widespread uses, say lobbyists.
- [Climate case brief against major emitters sent to private email](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/climate-case-brief-against-major-emitters-sent-to-private-email/) - A climate case briefing prepared by major emitters was sent to a former Beehive staffer’s private email, prompting reviews and fresh transparency concerns.
- [New hemp rules hailed as a milestone](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/new-hemp-rules-hailed-as-a-milestone/) - Regulations shift plant towards its rightful place as a legitimate agricultural crop, sector says.
- [Good news for wine as India FTA moves along](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/good-news-for-wine-as-india-fta-moves-along/) - Legislation on track to meet deadline to trigger extra tariff reductions for NZ exports, McClay says.
- [World's first virtual fencing code of conduct released](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/worlds-first-virtual-fencing-code-of-conduct-released/) - Despite being applied to hundreds of thousands of animals worldwide, the development and use of VFT remains largely unregulated from an animal welfare perspective.
- [Rescued Huntaway goes from cliff ledge to national championships](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rescued-huntaway-goes-from-cliff-ledge-to-national-championships/) - After surviving a six-metre fall and an overnight ordeal on a narrow ledge, Huntaway Mana returned to claim a place among the country's top trial dogs.
- [New boss for Gallagher](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-boss-for-gallagher/) - Clayton joins the Hamilton-based technology company after a 25-year career with global agricultural services firm Nutrie.
- [Heartland and TSB plan merger to create regional bank](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/heartland-and-tsb-plan-merger-to-create-regional-bank/) - Heartland Bank and TSB plan to merge, creating a $15 billion regional banking powerhouse aimed at boosting scale, resilience and customer offerings.
- [Strong milk flows boost global dairy supply](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/big-milk-production-moves-in-april/) - Major dairy regions posted production gains of up to 7%, with New Zealand exports lifted by whole milk powder sales.
- [New technology takes guesswork out of tree identification](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/new-technology-takes-guesswork-out-of-tree-identification/) - A new high-tech mapping tool could transform farm forestry, giving growers unprecedented detail on tree species, age and opportunities beyond pine.
- [Fonterra’s brand boss moves on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterras-brand-boss-moves-on/) - Komal Mistry-Mehta had been central to Fonterra’s innovation, digital and brand agenda, CEO Richard Allen said.
- [OIO greenlights Marlborough feedlot investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/oio-greenlights-marlborough-feedlot-investment/) - US-backed operation would build barns to feed and raise cattle.
- [Gun owners seek harassment laws](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/gun-owners-seek-harassment-laws/) - Council of Licensed Firearm Owners pens open letter to Minister.
- [Coroner warning of risks in changing agricultural tyres after Canterbury farmer crushed to death](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/coroner-warning-of-risks-in-changing-agricultural-tyres-after-canterbury-farmer-crushed-to-death/) - Canterbury farmer David Fairclough was crushed to death in January while fitting a 316kg tyre by himself.
- [Who is running this farm?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/who-is-running-this-farm/) - Rebecca Hyde wants her kids to know that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
- [Australian beef quota plea rejected](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/australian-beef-quota-plea-rejected/) - Both Australia and Brazil have eyes on New Zealand’s unused beef quota.
- [How one young farmer manages the pressures of farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/how-one-young-farmer-manages-the-pressures-of-farming/) - Tararua young farmer Kaden van Gaalen shares how he balances farming pressures, family life and staying mentally well.
- [Councils look to national plan to tackle farm plastic](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/councils-look-to-national-plan-to-tackle-farm-plastic/) - Mandated farm plastic recycling is outside their remit, councils tell Farmers Weekly.
- [Roads warnings, closures remain as MetService lifts warnings for top of South Island](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/roads-warnings-closures-remain-as-metservice-lifts-warnings-for-top-of-south-island/) - Roads are close and homes have lost power in the top of the South Island after heavy flooding and a 12-hour torrent of rain overnight.
- [Teaching trust to the Kaimanawas](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/teaching-trust-to-the-kaimanawas/) - Wild Kaimanawa horses are being trained for new homes, showcasing a decade-long conservation success story with no horse culled.
- [Winter kicks off with low pressure zones](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/winter-kicks-off-with-low-pressure-zones/) - The weather pattern is messy and still neutral, says Phil Duncan, but El Niño is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
- [178 Kiwis recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/178-kiwis-recognised-in-2026-kings-birthday-honours/) - Athletes, educators, community leaders and primary industry champions are among 178 New Zealanders recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.
- [Celebrating the dogs that keep New Zealand farms running](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/celebrating-the-dogs-that-keep-new-zealand-farms-running/) - More than 500 dogs and 300 handlers converged on Te Aute as New Zealand’s top sheep dogs battled for championship honours and the green tie.
- [Farming on the front foot](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/farming-on-the-front-foot/) - After years of uncertainty, optimism is returning to farming as strong returns, innovation and fresh thinking put food and fibre back in fashion.
- [Caution urged on venison supply rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/caution-urged-on-venison-supply-rules/) - Concerns poison bait station regulations could impact wild deer hunting.
- [Excelsior named sire of the season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/excelsior-named-sire-of-the-season/) - Waikato family rewarded for developing Jersey genetics.
- [School programme brings food to life](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/school-programme-brings-food-to-life/) - Organisations team up to show a connection between growing food and enjoying it.
- [Government invests $50,000 for Hawke's Bay grower group's McCain factory takeover bid](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/government-invests-50000-for-hawkes-bay-grower-groups-mccain-factory-takeover-bid/) - Government funding is giving Hawke’s Bay growers hope of saving the McCain processing plant as they race to secure its future before closure.
- [Wellbeing driving food product trends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wellbeing-driving-food-product-trends/) - The growth in protein, personalised diet for individual health and plant based products are at the forefront of innovation.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, May 29](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-may-29/) - In this episode, Alex Coddington, Jacinta FitzGerald and Richard Dawkins discuss strong livestock price forecasts, New Zealand’s fibre industry and new funding for wilding pine control.
- [Government faced “impossible trinity” in delivering the 2026 Budget](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/government-faced-impossible-trinity-in-delivering-the-2026-budget/) - With massive saving baked into the forecasts from 2027/28, the next government is in a fiscal strait-jacket.
- [Australian businessman fined for skirting OIO rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/australian-businessman-fined-for-skirting-oio-rules/) - LINZ took court action against both men in-absentia for breaches of the Overseas Investment Act by illegally purchasing sensitive land without consent and attempting to evade the Overseas Investment Act.
- [Report teases out hidden value in fibre](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/report-teases-out-hidden-value-in-fibre/) - Opportunity to add value at home abounds in a product class that takes in wool, harakeke, hemp, hides and skin.
- [NZ premiums hold line through Aus volume shifts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-premiums-hold-line-through-aus-volume-shifts/) - Despite prices softening, New Zealand continues to return a premium in markets it shares with Australia.
- [Industry focus proves a winner for GenomNZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/industry-focus-proves-a-winner-for-genomnz/) - Industry award recognition the result of 30 years of service.
- [AI in charge of shopping lists](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ai-in-charge-of-shopping-lists/) - Shopping data held online, not instore, Thaifex trade fair told.
- [Young organic grower group kicks off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/young-organic-grower-group-kicks-off/) - New organic group aims to provide new insights for the industry.
- [Crossbred fleece breaks $7](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/crossbred-fleece-breaks-7/) - Competition and limited volumes drives wool prices to new levels.
- [Parasite burden revealed in Otago cattle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/parasite-burden-revealed-in-otago-cattle/) - Concern at increased parasite exposure for pasture grazing stock.
- [Herefords set high prices singly and together](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/herefords-set-high-prices-singly-and-together/) - Two-year-olds make their presence felt during the second week of the autumn selling season.
- [Innovation and local markets power Thailand’s agricultural success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/how-thailand-became-an-agricultural-export-powerhouse/) - Thailand’s mix of tropical growing conditions, bustling markets and food innovation has made it a global powerhouse.
- [No magic wand over primary sector in Budget 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/no-magic-wand-over-primary-sector-in-budget-2026/) - Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils a Budget ‘filled with responsible choices’.
- [Local Council Amalgamation poll – May 21](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/local-council-amalgamation-poll-may-21/) - More than half of respondents say the government should stay out of council amalgamation decisions.
- [Willis banks on Kiwis buying into her Budget fix-up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/willis-banks-on-kiwis-buying-into-her-budget-fix-up/) - As promised, the Finance Minister has delivered a bread-and-butter Budget 2026,
- [Change is coming, says Agribusiness Agenda 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/change-is-coming-says-agribusiness-agenda-2026/) - More than 135 agri-industry leaders asked whether in a changing global food system they are for the status quo or for change.
- [Fonterra greenlights South Island organic expansion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-greenlights-south-island-organic-expansion/) - Announcement comes as co-op publishes another record Organic Milk Price season outlook.
- [Fonterra welcomes dairy farm conversions in the south](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-welcomes-dairy-farm-conversions-in-the-south/) - New-look post-divestment co-op goes into the season having picked up more supply than it lost.
- [Beef’s big players eye rival China quotas](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/beefs-big-players-eye-rival-china-quotas/) - Brazil and Australia are reportedly lobbying China to reallocate beef quota from countries including New Zealand after nearing annual limits.
- [Hawke’s Bay couple grow Angus stud from the ground up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/hawkes-bay-couple-grow-angus-stud-from-the-ground-up/) - Harold and Rachael O’Grady turned a shared passion for breeding into Shamrock Angus, growing from nine cows in 2018 to their first on-farm bull sale this year.
- [McClay to anchor Rabobank panel discussion at Mystery Creek](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mcclay-to-anchor-rabobank-panel-discussion-at-mystery-creek/) - Ag minister to ‘help make sense of the changes shaping the environment we’re all operating in’.
- [Primary sector women urged to seize the reins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/primary-sector-women-urged-to-seize-the-reins/) - ‘Don’t wait to be invited’: women encouraged to back themselves in ag leadership.
- [Fonterra Q3 result driven by foodservice surge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-q3-result-driven-by-foodservice-surge/) - Chief executive Richard Allen says co-op has delivered the highest third-quarter shipping volumes in a decade.
- [Funding falls short for Southland's wilding pine invasion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/funding-falls-short-for-southlands-wilding-pine-invasion/) - Environment Southland says new government funding to fight wilding conifers is welcome, but warns major areas remain at risk without more local investment.
- [Fonterra opens 2026-27 season with strong forecast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-opens-2026-27-season-with-strong-forecast/) - Fonterra has opened the new season with a strong milk price forecast, citing solid global dairy demand despite ongoing geopolitical and shipping disruptions.
- [NZ meat leaders meet US sheep lobby amid fresh tariff threats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-meat-leaders-meet-us-sheep-lobby-amid-fresh-tariff-threats/) - NZ sector meets an American Sheep Industry Association that has been gunning for it for months.
- [Ministry for the Environment offically scrapped in Parliament vote](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/ministry-for-the-environment-offically-scrapped-in-parliament-vote/) - Parliament has voted to scrap the Ministry for the Environment, replacing it with a new super-ministry combining environment, transport and regional portfolios.
- [Tough calls as growers bring harvest home](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/tough-calls-as-growers-bring-harvest-home/) - Cropping farmers have decisions to make in the wake of a ‘shocker’ of a season.
- [Nicola Willis walks a tightrope with Budget 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nicola-willis-walks-a-tightrope-with-budget-2026/) - Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces a tough balancing act in Thursday’s Budget, with pressure to curb spending while supporting Kiwis through tough economic times.
- [Revealed: Climate briefing note was sent to PM’s chief policy adviser](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/revealed-climate-briefing-note-was-sent-to-pms-chief-policy-adviser/) - The staffer received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy that made suggestions for a potential law change.
- [More families added to Century Farm roll](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/more-families-added-to-century-farm-roll/) - New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards reach a milestone 20th year, with around 700 families having secured their farming legacy.
- [Focus on NZ strengths key amid Hormuz uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/focus-on-nz-strengths-key-amid-hormuz-uncertainty/) - Caution is still the name of the game, says a RaboResearch report exploring market scenarios in the wake of the Iran debacle.
- [Plea for spectrum as Starlink rates rocket](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/plea-for-spectrum-as-starlink-rates-rocket/) - Local tech companies ask for rethink as fears of a near-monopoly on rural connectivity seem ever more likely.
- [SFF co-op seeks farmer director for board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/sff-co-op-seeks-farmer-director-for-board/) - Applications open for new role that opens up a directorship opportunity on the co-operative board.
- [Growers flag limits on GHG loan scheme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/growers-flag-limits-on-ghg-loan-scheme/) - Greenhouse vegetable growers say terms of scheme may only suit some in the sector to transition away from using gas.
- ['Alarming' youth unemployment hits poorest communities hardest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alarming-youth-unemployment-hits-poorest-communities-hardest/) - The sharp rise in youth unemployment is "a tragedy" for young New Zealanders trying to get a foothold in the job market, Justin Lester says.
- [Genetic gains in sheep sector earn top science honour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/genetic-gains-in-sheep-sector-earn-top-science-honour/) - GenomNZ has taken out New Zealand’s top science award after decades of genetic gains transformed sheep productivity.
- [City-focused mental health services leaving rural women behind](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/city-focused-mental-health-services-leaving-rural-women-behind/) - Distance, stigma and limited access are leaving many rural women struggling to get timely mental health support.
- [Young Taranaki leaders thrown into council merger hot seats ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/young-taranaki-leaders-thrown-into-council-merger-hot-seats/) - Two young Federated Farmers leaders are racing to ensure rural voices aren’t drowned out in looming local government reform.
- [Budget 2026: What's been announced so far](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/budget-2026-whats-been-announced-so-far/) - Public sector cuts, defence spending and housing reforms headline the Government’s pre-Budget announcements.
- [From Everest-era barrels to Fieldays: Sir Ed’s socks resurface](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/from-everest-era-barrels-to-fieldays-sir-eds-socks-resurface/) - A pair of the climbing socks worn by Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary will be available for selfies at Norsewear’s Fieldays site.
- [Cyclone Gabrielle-damaged homes not undervalued, Ombudsman finds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/cyclone-gabrielle-damaged-homes-not-undervalued-ombudsman-finds/) - The Hawke's Bay property owners felt they were not compensated for trauma or financial losses, as well as costs including rents, mortgage payments and consent costs.
- [Westview Farms bets on diversification with deer expansion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/westview-farms-bets-on-diversification-with-large-scale-deer-expansion/) - Pohangina Valley farming operation adopts long-term strategy to reduce exposure to volatile livestock markets.
- [Earning NZ strong wool’s place in India](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/earning-nz-strong-wools-place-in-india/) - India has become increasingly important to our strong wool sector, says John McWhirter.
- [Rural Manawatū petrol station targeted three times in one night](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-manawatu-petrol-station-targeted-three-times-in-one-night/) - An overnight crime spree saw a rural Manawatū petrol station hit three times by thieves in just a few hours.
- [Kiwi dairy finds a sweet spot in China’s booming bakery market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/kiwi-dairy-finds-a-sweet-spot-in-chinas-booming-bakery-market/) - Fonterra is tapping into China’s booming bakery market with a new certified grass-fed cream tailored for professional bakers.
- [West Coast flood schemes look to drop insurance cover](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/west-coast-flood-schemes-look-to-drop-insurance-cover/) - Flood protection groups are questioning whether million-dollar insurance excesses are worth paying for.
- [What farmers need to know about local council reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/what-farmers-need-to-know-about-local-council-reform/) - Federated Farmers' guide to New Zealand’s local government shake-up, why regional councils face reform, and what it means for farmers.
- [‘Fieldays fever’ keeps volunteers coming back](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/fieldays-fever-keeps-volunteers-coming-back/) - After 55 years volunteering at the event, Kerry Clarkin says “Fieldays fever” and lifelong friendships still keep him coming back.
- [Protein builds growth in Thai market potential](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/protein-builds-growth-in-thai-market-potential/) - Thailand’s growing appetite for premium, protein-rich food is opening the door wider for New Zealand exporters across dairy, meat and wine.
- [Nick Beeby appointed Meat Industry Association CEO](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nick-beeby-appointed-meat-industry-association-ceo/) - Beeby joins Meat Industry Association from top job at New Zealand Meat Board.
- [NZ King Salmon finds productive plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-king-salmon-finds-productive-plan/) - Arrival of wellboat and installation of Blue Endeavour pilot pens mark company milestones.
- [Red meat champions join hands across Tasman](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/red-meat-champions-join-hands-across-tasman/) - Industry bodies in NZ and Australia formalise partnership to promote health benefits of sheep and beef.
- [Danone funds three scholarships at Telford](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/danone-funds-three-scholarships-at-telford/) - Global company ‘investing directly in the next generation of agricultural professionals who will shape the future of farming in New Zealand’.
- [Off-farm investment offers flexibility and succession options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/investing-beyond-farm-gate-grows-wealth/) - Investment advisers suggest ways for farming families to benefit from investments that aren’t tied to production.
- [Cost control will be key in new dairy season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/cost-control-will-be-key-in-new-dairy-season/) - RaboResearch cautions farmers to be thorough in their scenario planning even as they enter a promising production period.
- [Foss family’s South Devon legacy continues at Ipurua](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/foss-familys-south-devon-legacy-continues-at-ipurua/) - Long-standing stud operation has a very clear focus, shaped by its terrain.
- [Creating a refuge for ‘good’ insect predators](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/creating-a-refuge-for-good-insect-predators/) - Planting havens of banker plants for insects alongside crop plants is intended to keep them around for longer, a grower explains.
- [Tie your old socks to the fence and walk off with a new pair](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/tie-your-old-socks-to-the-fence-and-walk-off-with-a-new-pair/) - Back Country will be running a Fieldays promotion inspired by the Cardrona Bra Fence.
- [HortNZ rolls out regional rep network](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/hortnz-rolls-out-regional-rep-network/) - Industry body appoints dedicated contacts who understand local conditions and will ensure growers’ views are heard.
- [Hobbit actor William Kircher on his own unexpected journey](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/hobbit-actor-william-kircher-on-his-own-unexpected-journey/) - William Kircher, known for his role as Bifur the dwarf in The Hobbit trilogy, has moved to the country.
- [Generations to come will benefit from wilding pine funding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/generations-to-come-will-benefit-from-wilding-pine-funding/) - Sector leaders hail government’s decision to pour another $79m into eradicating the threat.
- [The world and the lamb price have gone mad](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-world-and-the-lamb-price-have-gone-mad/) - Allan Barber never thought he would see the day lamb prices reached such heights – or geopolitics plumbed such depths.
- [Peter Gordon joins Eat New Zealand executive team](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/peter-gordon-joins-eat-new-zealand-executive-team/) - Acclaimed chef says his values are closely aligned to those of not-for-profit food culture organisation.
- [A chance to contribute to horticulture in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/a-chance-to-contribute-to-horticulture-in-nz/) - Nominations to open for two grower-elected seats on HortNZ board.
- [Central Otago picks its top regional Young Grower](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/central-otago-picks-its-top-regional-young-grower/) - Luke St John of Fortune Fruit in Cromwell will go on to compete against six other regional winners in August.
- [New technology revives high-end wool manufacturing in New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-technology-revives-high-end-wool-manufacturing-in-new-zealand/) - Norsewear MD takes E Tipu audience through the compelling economics of keeping garment manufacturing in the country where the wool was grown.
- [Massey graduate's deeply rural tale scoops major award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/massey-graduate-wins-major-commonwealth-short-story-award/) - Second Skin by Holly Miller has been named Pacific regional winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
- [Protein, nutrition and digestion: how different milks compare](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/protein-nutrition-and-digestion-how-different-milks-compare/) - From cow’s milk to oat and sheep milk, experts break down the nutrition, digestibility and health benefits behind today’s milk choices.
- [English requirements for Accredited Employer Work Visa expanded](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/english-requirements-for-accredited-employer-work-visa-expanded/) - NZ is extending English language requirements for more work visa roles, while also expanding investor visa options to include philanthropy.
- [Dairy industry highlights gaps in India FTA](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-industry-highlights-gaps-in-india-fta/) - Submission to Parliament finds little to celebrate in dairy ‘side letter’ to main India-New Zealand deal.
- [NZ exporters urged to adapt to changing food trends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-exporters-urged-to-adapt-to-changing-food-trends/) - Conference speakers say understanding future consumers — not just increasing production — will shape NZ’s export success.
- [Ride waves of change, don’t resist them](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ride-waves-of-change-dont-resist-them/) - Fashion designer Karen Walker says change is something to step into willingly, even when it’s hard.
- [Waikato farmers fined for dairy discharges](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waikato-farmers-fined-for-dairy-discharges/) - Unlawful discharges of effluent and leachate land two men in hot water with regional council.
- [Tough hill country breeding pays off for Otapawa Herefords](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/tough-hill-country-breeding-pays-off-for-otapawa-herefords/) - Herefords bred on the steep, unforgiving hill country of Eketāhuna have to be hardy.
- [Courage urged for innovation breakthroughs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/courage-urged-for-innovation-breakthroughs/) - Boards need to hold their nerve and ring-fence funds for unproven innovation – while being prepared for losses, E Tipu conference hears.
- [Designer lights wool’s path to value](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/designer-lights-wools-path-to-value/) - Lof founder Sophie Poelman has spent six years building a business that designs and produces acoustic-dampening light shades with coarse wool.
- [Looking for sheep and beef’s next growth spurt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/looking-for-sheep-and-beefs-next-growth-spurt/) - Farmers should be asking where the next fundamental productivity shift will come from.
- [Beef worth its weight in nutrition](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/beef-worth-its-weight-in-nutrition/) - Riddet study for US client finds meat is actually the most cost-effective way to get essential nutrients.
- [Craig Hattle to chair NZ Farm Assurance board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/craig-hattle-to-chair-nz-farm-assurance-board/) - Hailed by outgoing chair for his ‘deep affinity and passion for our sector’.
- [Future farmers will need both new and old skills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/future-farmers-will-need-both-new-and-old-skills/) - The farmer of 2050 will need to be up on her AI – but she won’t make it without resilience, E Tipu panel says.
- [Hunters and farmers share more than a fence line](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/hunters-and-farmers-share-more-than-a-fence-line/) - Corina Jordan reflects on the deeply held values that have made for a successful start to the game bird season.
- [Dame Alison Stewart to chair NZVeg](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/dame-alison-stewart-to-chair-nzveg/) - New independent chair was most recently chief executive officer of the Foundation for Arable Research.
- [BLNZ unveils tool to help hone sheep genetics](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/blnz-unveils-tool-to-help-hone-sheep-genetics/) - nProve Tracker tool introduced to farmers at sheep breeder forum in Christchurch.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, May 22](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-may-22/) - In this episode, Fiona Quarrie, Richard Kells and Rosemarie Costar discuss rising store lamb prices, Hawke’s Bay’s wool industry and Federated Farmers’ leadership priorities.
- [Lower pressure on the way with some wet weather](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/lower-pressure-on-the-way-with-some-wet-weather/) - After weeks of dominant high pressure and dry conditions, forecasters say a wetter change may finally be on the horizon for parts of New Zealand.
- [Rural Women New Zealand centennial stamps inspire collaboration with NZ Post](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/stamps-inspire-centennial-collaboration/) - Rural Women New Zealand is marking its 100th year with a special NZ Post stamp collection celebrating iconic symbols of rural life.
- [Federated Farmers call for limits on iwi-council agreements](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/federated-farmers-call-for-limits-on-iwi-council-agreements/) - Federated Farmers warns iwi-council planning agreements risk eroding democratic accountability and adding fresh costs to farm consents.
- [Fonterra signs global regenerative agriculture declaration of intent](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterra-signs-global-regenerative-agriculture-declaration-of-intent/) - Co-op joins other global food heavyweights in advancing the cause of ‘whole of system’ farming approach.
- [Synlait chews up another good leader](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/synlait-chews-up-another-good-leader/) - Reasons for Richard Wyeth’s departure have not been given, leaving observers to conclude that the job itself may be to blame, writes Gerald Piddock.
- [Market rewards wool broker for standing its ground](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/market-rewards-wool-broker-for-standing-its-ground/) - Kells Wool bucks the trend to host a Hawke’s Bay auction as the major players all head south to sell.
- [Lamb contracts hit new levels with $12.20/kg offer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/lamb-contracts-hit-new-levels-with-12-20-kg-offer/) - Winter pricing reflects global market strength and demand in most of New Zealand’s key markets.
- [Forestry Hub back at Fieldays to showcase industry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forestry-hub-back-at-fieldays-to-showcase-industry/) - The hub this year will include a mix of educational sessions and interactive exhibits.
- [Hawke's Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/hawkes-bay-mayors-ask-mccain-to-pause-plant-closure/) - Hawke’s Bay mayors are urging McCain to delay shutting its Hastings plant as growers explore a possible takeover bid.
- [Forest & Bird challenges councils over controversial dam project in court](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forest-bird-challenges-councils-over-controversial-dam-project-in-court/) - Forest & Bird is taking the controversial Tukituki dam project back to court, challenging a last-minute consent extension.
- [Beef subject to shifting trade flows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/beef-subject-to-shifting-trade-flows/) - The many moving parts in the global market for beef make for a complicated outlook, says Mel Croad.
- [Politicos agree wilding pines are a pest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/politicos-agree-wilding-pines-are-a-pest/) - Little else attracts consensus as party representatives make their pitch at Out the Gate conference.
- [Future of food production quite different to today](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/future-of-food-production-quite-different-to-today/) - Era of convenience food, ready-made meals and heavily processed food is over, John Roche says.
- [Full skills roster nails win for trainee](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/full-skills-roster-nails-win-for-trainee/) - Mark Ready’s all-round ability helped him win the Dairy Trainee of the Year title, he says.
- [NZ beef and lamb exports in poll position, conference told](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/nz-beef-and-lamb-exports-in-poll-position-conference-told/) - Market forces are aligned in favour of Kiwi red meat exports, Out the Gate hears.
- [Zespri marks record financial result](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/zespri-marks-record-financial-result/) - Excluding licence revenue, fruit marketer records its highest ever profit for the year.
- [Gen Z has a radically new approach to food, conference hears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/gen-z-has-a-radically-new-approach-to-food-conference-hears/) - As first generation of digital natives ages, food producers may have to tailor the stories that accompany products.
- [Reforms could finally unblock agrichemical pipeline](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/reforms-could-finally-unblock-agrichemical-pipeline/) - Federated Farmers says long-overdue agrichemical reforms could speed up access to vital farm tools if the EPA changes its culture too.
- [Sheep and beef’s finest honoured at BLNZ Awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/sheep-and-beefs-finest-honoured-at-blnz-awards/) - Innovators, stalwarts and pioneers of the sector celebrated at a gala dinner in Christchurch.
- [National rural seat retention poll – May 14](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/national-rural-seat-retention-poll-may-14/) - Rural voters are divided on whether National has done enough to retain its traditional strongholds.
- [Tanks have been topped up, at top dollar](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tanks-have-been-topped-up-at-top-dollar/) - Government’s point man on supply constraints reassures conference on fuel and fertiliser stocks.
- [Heavy hand on local government reform raises hackles](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/heavy-hand-on-local-government-reform-raises-hackles/) - Rural political leaders baulk at threats to reform councils or have reform thrust upon them.
- [Local voices crucial in streamlined councils](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/local-voices-crucial-in-streamlined-councils/) - Proposals without mechanisms for community input will not be considered, says local government minister.
- [East coast Simmental bulls set record prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/east-coast-simmental-bulls-set-record-prices/) - Autumn bull sales start strongly on both North and South Islands.
- [Rural Industry leaders to hold auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-industry-leaders-to-hold-auction/) - Artworks, farm gear and more will go under the hammer to raise funds for the Rural Support Trust.
- [Government cuts some vehicle regulations - with more possible](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-cuts-some-vehicle-regulations-with-more-possible/) - The government said to be making changes to make it easier for the country to cope with global fuel shocks.
- [DoC delays Molesworth Station decision](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/doc-delays-molesworth-station-decision/) - Complexity and significance of the lease means department needs more time to ‘get it right’.
- [Innovation Awards finalists announced](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/innovation-awards-finalists-announced/) - Nineteen of the 57 participants in Fieldays Innovation will compete in the competition.
- [Rural police response in Canterbury reinforces case for local officers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-police-response-in-canterbury-reinforces-case-for-local-officers/) - Bex Green says a recent police pursuit near Culverden highlighted the value of local rural policing and community networks.
- [Competitive gap widening for NZ farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/competitive-gap-widening-for-nz-farmers/) - Primary sector has to compete with countries that subsidise climate change mitigation, BLNZ says.
- [Bright moves to protect its Synlait investment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/bright-moves-to-protect-its-synlait-investment/) - Dr Nic Lees unpacks what Leon Fung’s appointment says about Bright Dairy’s next move with the NZ dairy company.
- [Major dairy farm group drops organic approach](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/major-dairy-farm-group-drops-organic-approach/) - Six Southland organic dairy farms sold by German investor were collectively NZ’s largest supplier of organic milk.
- [Gregan honoured by global wine industry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/gregan-honoured-by-global-wine-industry/) - NZ Winegrowers CEO gets Lifetime Achievement Award from UK-based publication.
- [Wairarapa pasta takes food production honours](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wairarapa-pasta-takes-food-production-honours/) - Region’s foodmakers feature strongly in Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.
- [Fonterra legislation up for its statutory review](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-legislation-up-for-its-statutory-review/) - Quite a bit has changed for the co-op and the dairy sector since the DIRA was last looked at.
- [What rural NZ wants to see in the Budget](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/what-rural-nz-wants-to-see-in-the-budget/) - Prudent spending on environmental initiatives is on the wish list.
- [Season ends with modest GDT gains](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/season-ends-with-modest-gdt-gains/) - Eight of the 10 Global Dairy Trade events since the start of 2026 have delivered price index increases.
- [Twenty years of farming organic dairy pay off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/twenty-years-of-farming-organic-dairy-pay-off/) - As South Island interest in organic milk production grows, a longtime organic producer in Otago shows how it’s done.
- [Protein demand keeps dairy markets firm despite global uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/protein-demand-keeps-dairy-markets-firm-despite-global-uncertainty/) - But if input costs continue to rise farm margins could come under greater pressure, says NZX’s Cristina Alvarado.
- [Perendale breeders visit top flocks on tour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/perendale-breeders-visit-top-flocks-on-tour/) - More than 75 passionate sheep breeders join three-day event hosted by Canterbury-Nelson ward.
- [Farmers raise concerns over Great Taste Trail route through farmland](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-raise-concerns-over-great-taste-trail-route-through-farmland/) - The flood-damaged Great Taste Trail is proposed to be reinstated along a paper road that runs through several Tasman farms to the dismay of the farmers who might be affected.
- [Nearly 9000 public sector jobs to go, govt agencies to merge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nearly-9000-public-sector-jobs-to-go-govt-agencies-to-merge/) - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has warned the public sector is "not a make-work" scheme as the government looks to merge agencies and save billions.
- [Snake Gully beefs up the Limousin mix](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/snake-gully-beefs-up-the-limousin-mix/) - Imported bloodlines, rising demand and quiet-performing cattle will headline Snake Gully Limousins’ annual Northland bull sale.
- [A century of Southdown Sheep Society celebrated in Canterbury](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/a-century-of-southdown-sheep-society-celebrated-in-canterbury/) - Southdown breeders gathered in Canterbury to celebrate 100 years of the breed, honouring its legacy, people and future innovation.
- [High-country farmers’ costly consent fight no laughing matter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-country-farmers-costly-consent-fight-no-laughing-matter/) - Award-winning Canterbury farmers say some of the environmental targets being imposed are virtually impossible to achieve.
- [Three cheers for move to ban GHG civil suits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/three-cheers-for-move-to-ban-ghg-civil-suits/) - Alan Emerson applauds the removal of the right of New Zealanders to mount ‘distracting’ lawsuits over climate damage.
- [ACT’s school bus plan gets rural families only partway home](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/acts-school-bus-plan-gets-rural-families-only-partway-home/) - Juggling the school route, work and farm duties, rural mothers say they feel abandoned by the government.
- [Tweeddale collapse adds to mounting pressure in honey sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/tweeddale-collapse-adds-to-mounting-pressure-in-honey-sector/) - Taihape-based company that has been operating for over 70 years placed in receivership.
- [Wellbeing and pasture management key to award-winning farm's success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/wellbeing-and-pasture-management-key-to-award-winning-farms-success/) - Strong pasture management and a people-focused culture helped the Mackereths win at the Dairy Industry Awards.
- [Synlait farmers reeling at CEO’s sudden exit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/synlait-farmers-reeling-at-ceos-sudden-exit/) - ‘No real reason given’ for resignation of Richard Wyeth, suppliers say.
- [MPI releases updated guidelines for commercial wild game hunters](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpi-releases-updated-guidelines-for-commercial-wild-game-hunters/) - MPI’s updated guide sets out food safety, tracking and documentation requirements for hunters supplying wild game meat.
- [NZ’s only tea plantation thriving 30 years on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nzs-only-tea-plantation-thriving-30-years-on/) - Zealong has been winning international awards and high-end customers for its special blends.
- [Southland farm plan deadline extended to November 2027](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-farm-plan-deadline-extended-to-november-2027/) - Government pushes due date out to ‘ensure farmers can benefit from the updated national system to be adopted later this year’.
- [Fonterra farmers keen to lock in high prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-farmers-keen-to-lock-in-high-prices/) - Co-op says farmers are committing meaningful volumes to price risk management services.
- [Wild game donation scheme aims to deliver more protein to Kiwi families](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/partnership-to-boost-wild-game-meat-donations/) - A new partnership is helping hunters donate safe, traceable wild game meat to foodbanks and families facing food insecurity.
- [Telford to get $2.4m upgrade to south Otago campus](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/telford-to-get-2-4m-upgrade-to-south-otago-campus/) - Plans include new prefabricated accommodation for a further 40 students, taking total beds onsite to 144.
- [Public plea after Southland fuel thefts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/public-plea-after-southland-fuel-thefts/) - Police are investigating if two events within a 12-hour period are connected.
- [Study shows people-first leadership powers team performance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/study-shows-people-first-leadership-powers-team-performance/) - With around 41,000 people working on NZ dairy farms, understanding what drives workplace productivity is key to improving individual farm and overall sector performance.
- [Bay of Plenty farmer shares low-stress beef farming secrets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/bay-of-plenty-farmer-shares-low-stress-beef-farming-secrets/) - On a rugged coastal farm north of Whakatāne, Chrissy Weeks is proving that calm cattle, careful grazing and sustainable farming can go hand in hand.
- [EU trade deal delivers $3bn export boost for NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/eu-trade-deal-delivers-3bn-export-boost-for-nz/) - EU diplomats visiting Bay of Plenty say the NZ-EU free trade deal is driving strong kiwifruit growth and wider export gains.
- [Fonterra on track to achieve earnings targets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-on-track-to-achieve-earnings-targets/) - Post-sale earnings target of $1.7 billion in FY2028 should be readily achievable, says Northington Partners report.
- [Plant protection boosts breeder security](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/plant-protection-boosts-breeder-security/) - Hort sector welcomes reforms to plant variety rights rules.
- [Programme set to bring UK agritech to NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/programme-set-to-bring-uk-agritech-to-nz/) - Six companies aim to build partnerships with local industry, investors and researchers.
- [Spawning day at Akaroa King Salmon](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/spawning-day-at-akaroa-king-salmon/) - New tech and a historic hatchery is the perfect pairing for Akaroa King Salmon.
- [Strong wool won’t win on story alone](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/strong-wool-wont-win-on-story-alone/) - With markets demanding evidence, not anecdotes, the sector must supply certification and credible data to earn its premium, writes Lisa Portas.
- [Manawatū claims title for NZ’s best-tasting tap water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/manawatu-claims-title-for-nzs-best-tasting-tap-water/) - Napier’s prized aquifer water made the finals, but it was Manawatū that claimed bragging rights for New Zealand’s best-tasting tap water.
- [Pukekohe names its regional Young Grower winner](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/pukekohe-names-its-regional-young-grower-winner/) - Agronomist James Blair will compete against six other regional winners in Horticulture New Zealand’s national Young Grower of the Year.
- [Northland's storms test award-winning farm with 'million-dollar' herd](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/northlands-storms-test-award-winning-farm-with-million-dollar-herd/) - After award-winning success and a “million-dollar herd”, severe storms and mudslides are testing the resilience of a Northland Māori beef farm.
- [Sultanas up, avocados down: here's how food prices are really moving](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sultanas-up-avocados-down-heres-how-food-prices-are-really-moving/) - What is getting cheaper, what is dearer, and where to next for food prices?
- [Agri-Women’s Development Trust to wind down after 16 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/agri-womens-development-trust-to-wind-down-after-16-years/) - After supporting thousands of rural women over the years, AWDT is preparing to close its doors.
- [Bulls that work in the paddock and on paper](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/bulls-that-work-in-the-paddock-and-on-paper/) - Eileen and Alistair McWilliam from Te Taumata Herefords are excited to watch last year’s breeding calls become reality.
- [Take nothing for granted in US red meat market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/take-nothing-for-granted-in-us-red-meat-market/) - As the market changes we have to lean into our selling points: reliability, integrity and grass-fed production, Kate Acland says.
- [Fuel prices surge as rural households face growing cost burden](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fuel-prices-surge-as-rural-households-bear-growing-cost-burden/) - Diesel prices have surged 94.9% since February, with some rural NZ households spending nearly a quarter of discretionary income on fuel.
- [Mussel farmer Aroma Aquaculture fined $24k for biosecurity breaches](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mussel-farmer-aroma-aquaculture-fined-24k-for-biosecurity-breaches/) - Aroma Aquaculture illegally moved hundreds of tonnes of mussels worth $518,840 from parasite-infected area.
- [How to make Anna Twigg’s Biscoff caramel slice](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/recipes/how-to-make-anna-twiggs-biscoff-caramel-slice/) - Indulge in Anna Twigg’s Biscoff caramel slice – crunchy base, gooey caramel, and chocolate topping.
- [AI system could transform on-farm water management](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ai-system-could-transform-on-farm-water-management/) - System aims to allow farmers to know exactly how much water is in the soil when and where it is needed.
- [Meridian Energy to build large solar farm near Palmerston North](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/meridian-energy-to-build-large-solar-farm-near-palmerston-north/) - The 120 megawatt solar farm in Bunnythorpe would be alongside an already consented battery energy storage system.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, May 15](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-may-15/) - In this episode, Suz Bremner, David Mahon and Colin Hurst discuss livestock sales, China’s importance to NZ and freshwater reform as farmers face winter pressures.
- [Bottleneck risk for Tauranga kiwifruit exports, port boss says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bottleneck-risk-for-tauranga-kiwifruit-exports-port-boss-says/) - The Port of Tauranga is the critical gateway for most of New Zealand's lucrative kiwifruit from growing hub Bay of Plenty to the world.
- [North Canterbury solar farm scaled back after native vegetation clearance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/north-canterbury-solar-farm-scaled-back-after-native-vegetation-clearance/) - A proposed Waipara solar farm has reduced its footprint after native vegetation was removed from the site, as opposition grows over environmental and visual impacts.
- [Models hint at El Niño transition in winter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/models-hint-at-el-nino-transition-in-winter/) - El Niño-Southern Oscillation is still in ‘neutral’ but there are signs of El Niño development, says Phil Duncan.
- [The connection between the rumen and lameness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-connection-between-the-rumen-and-lameness/) - Rumen health is often overlooked as a factor in hoof health. Luckily, there’s a buffer to help boost it, says Chris Balemi.
- [Rural leaders warn against ‘super region’ councils](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rural-leaders-warn-against-super-region-councils/) - Federated Farmers is pushing back against ‘super councils’, warning rural voices will be drowned out if cities dominate local government reform.
- [Dairy farmers help shape new research into wearable tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/dairy-farmers-help-shape-new-research-into-wearable-tech/) - DairyNZ is working with farmers to turn wearable tech data into meaningful performance insights.
- [The catchment farmers cleaning up our backyard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/the-catchment-farmers-cleaning-up-our-backyard/) - Trapping, planting and water testing are some of the ways Ashburton farmers are caring for their land.
- [Primary sector is flying high](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/primary-sector-is-flying-high/) - Excellent returns are being ploughed back into ag production on farms and in factories, writes Neal Wallace.
- [Every last Fieldays site booked out](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/every-last-fieldays-site-booked-out/) - ‘House full’ sign goes up as more than 1115 exhibitors sign up.
- [Farmers can bank on organic dairy, lenders say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/farmers-can-bank-on-organic-dairy-lenders-say/) - Banks say organic conversions in Otago and Southland make financial sense.
- [National wool auction crosses $6/kg line](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/national-wool-auction-crosses-6-kg-line/) - All wool types lift to new high price levels with demand and supply playing their part.
- [Alarm bells are ringing as science cuts threaten farming future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alarm-bells-are-ringing-as-science-cuts-threaten-farming-future/) - Federated Farmers warns government cuts to primary industry science funding risk weakening biosecurity, farming and global competitiveness.
- [‘Water is our superpower’: minister pushes for storage rethink](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-eyes-water-storage-to-unlock-farm-growth/) - Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick says the country needs a rethink on water security.
- [Waioweka highway stalling Gisborne’s future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waioweka-highway-stalling-gisbornes-future/) - Growers lose millions of dollars a day due to frequent closure of gorge highway serving highly productive region.
- [China Daily spread a reminder NZ ties still matter, says expert](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/a-message-for-new-zealand-in-china-news/) - China Daily’s NZ Herald spread was a subtle reminder from Beijing that New Zealand risks damaging a vital trade relationship, says expert David Mahon.
- [Livestock markets are hunkering down for winter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/markets-are-hunkering-down-for-winter/) - Store cattle sales busy in some regions as farmers make their final offloads in preparation, writes Suz Bremner.
- [Sanford reports record interim profit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sanford-reports-record-interim-profit/) - Sanford has posted a record half-year profit despite falling revenue, as cost cuts and stronger salmon sales help offset a struggling mussel market.
- [Future of farming in focus at Christchurch conferences](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/primary-sector-takes-the-podium/) - Two major conferences next week will explore the industry from both sides of the farm gate.
- [Waitaki MP balancing politics and a 132-year farming legacy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/waitaki-mp-balancing-politics-and-a-132-year-farming-legacy/) - Miles Anderson reflects on family farming, political life and the 132-year legacy of the family farm ahead of the Century Farm Awards.
- [Federated Farmers glad of move to ease stock grazing on DoC land](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/federated-farmers-glad-of-move-to-ease-stock-grazing-on-doc-land/) - Bill proposes removing the requirement of publicly notifying applications for grazing licences.
- [Comvita makes a $40m forward move](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/comvita-makes-a-40m-forward-move/) - Rights offer raised $30m and $10.5m has been raised by placement to Fraser and Neave of Singapore.
- [Record milksolids production caps booming dairy season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/record-milksolids-production-caps-booming-dairy-season/) - Record milk output and strong global demand have the dairy sector eyeing a third consecutive high payout season.
- [India's negotiators threatened to walk out of trade talks, NZ official reveals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/indias-negotiators-threatened-to-walk-out-of-trade-talks-with-new-zealand-official-reveals/) - New Zealand's chief trade official says the threat came after efforts to include dairy products in the deal.
- [Agrichem approval shake-up reaches Parliament](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/bill-takes-aim-at-agrichem-red-tape-tangle/) - Steps to speed up access to pasture and crop treatments contained in Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill.
- [Kellogg scholar explores diversity in Canterbury dairy workforce](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/kellogg-scholar-explores-diversity-in-canterbury-dairy-workforce/) - On the Ideas That Grow podcast, Kellogg scholar Kate Tomlinson discusses farm data, sustainability and diversity in Canterbury dairying.
- [Regional champions put crush protection to the test](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/regional-champions-put-crush-protection-to-the-test/) - Quad bike crush protection devices are put through their paces in the name of improving on-farm safety.
- [Wool in Construction poll – May 7](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/wool-in-construction-poll-may-7/) - Most poll respondents believe the government should be doing more.
- [Details of India dairy deal hold promise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/details-of-india-dairy-deal-hold-promise/) - Vangelis Vitalis unpacks some of the improved access contained in the fine print of the FTA.
- [True blue: can National defend its provincial strongholds?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/true-blue-can-national-defend-its-provincial-strongholds/) - Last time out National gained 12% in the party vote, but rural and regional voter support cannot be taken for granted.
- [Private and public sectors ready to ride the wool wave](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/private-and-public-sectors-ready-to-ride-the-wool-wave/) - Wool is coming back into favour worldwide, which should help convince government departments to get with the programme, writes Craig Page.
- [Heels drag on government's wool carpet drive](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/heels-drag-on-governments-wool-carpet-drive/) - Uptake by departments after directive went out last July has come up against bureaucracy and budgets, say politicos and industry players.
- [US tariff-go-round keeps exporters guessing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/us-tariff-go-round-keeps-exporters-guessing/) - NZ’s largest red meat market continues to send confusing signals for the industry to decipher.
- [Deer buttress earnings in tough times: DINZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/deer-buttress-earnings-in-tough-times-dinz/) - Promoting deer as a part of mixed species system must be a continued focus for the industry, conference told.
- [Vet Association to call for virtual fencing regulations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/vet-association-to-call-for-virtual-fencing-regulations/) - Minimum standards and safeguards against causing cattle undue stress would be features of rules, author says.
- [Grigg defends move to merge MfE into super-ministry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/grigg-defends-move-to-merge-mfe-into-super-ministry/) - The government’s new super-ministry has sparked concerns environmental protections could be weakened under competing priorities.
- [Wave of Canterbury dairy conversions fuels rapid herd growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/wave-of-canterbury-dairy-conversions-fuels-rapid-herd-growth/) - Region could end up with 25,000 more dairy cows by 2028 as farms suit up for dairy operations.
- [Kiwi shoppers put imported dairy to the test](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/kiwi-shoppers-put-imported-dairy-to-the-test/) - Does butter and cheese from abroad – increasingly found on our supermarket shelves – have anything to teach the local products? Farmers Weekly taste testers weigh in.
- [Hefty herd gathered for Canterbury conversion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/hefty-herd-gathered-for-canterbury-conversion/) - Three-way partnership underpins a 1700-cow dairy operation as it prepares for its first season.
- [Richard Wyeth quits top job at Synlait ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/richard-wyeth-quits-top-job-at-synlait/) - This is the third senior resignation from the dairy company in the past fortnight.
- [Peters takes crack at Luxon over immigration comments](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/peters-takes-crack-at-luxon-over-immigration-comments/) - Winston Peters has renewed criticism of the India trade deal, questioning Christopher Luxon’s promise of a “careful” immigration policy.
- [PINZ Awards finalists showcase strength and innovation across primary industries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/entry-standards-through-the-roof/) - From billion-dollar apple brands to rural advocates and agri-journalists, the 2026 PINZ Awards finalists highlight a thriving primary sector.
- [Young rural women finding connection through RWNZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/young-rural-women-finding-connection-through-rwnz/) - Georgia Young says joining the organisation opened doors to friendship, leadership and helping rural communities.
- [Government move to block climate lawsuits draws mixed reaction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-seeks-law-change-to-halt-climate-claims/) - The Government says climate policy belongs with Parliament, but opponents argue the changes undermine access to justice.
- [Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/luxon-signals-immigration-policy-more-capital-spending-in-budget-2026/) - Prime Minister has promised “careful” immigration policy and flagged higher capital spending ahead of this month’s Budget.
- [Greenlea Foundation helps fund Cambridge ambulance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/greenlea-foundation-helps-fund-cambridge-ambulance/) - Meat company initiative partners with Grassroots Trust to provide vehicle.
- [Jim van der Poel honoured for services to dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/jim-van-der-poel-honoured-for-services-to-dairy/) - New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards recognise a lifetime of leadership in the sector.
- [ACT migration policy ‘poorly thought-through’: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/act-migration-policy-poorly-thought-through-feds/) - Federated Farmers says proposed immigration changes would increase costs and reduce access to skilled dairy workers.
- [Tariff ride may be about to pick up speed again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/tariff-ride-may-be-about-to-pick-up-speed-again/) - MFAT and wine industry heavyweights predict another hike in US import duties by midyear.
- [Voter volatility in the provinces is here to stay](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/voter-volatility-in-the-provinces-is-here-to-stay/) - Provincial NZ’s political loyalties are shifting fast, with tactical voting and smaller parties reshaping the balance of power.
- [Environmental Law Initiative thinks again on glyphosate challenge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/environmental-law-initiative-thinks-again-on-glyphosate-challenge/) - Move welcomed as Environmental Law Initiative steps away from appeal related to EPA finding.
- [Mike Butterick named associate agriculture minister](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/mike-butterick-named-associate-agriculture-minister/) - Sheep and beef farmer Mike Butterick joins the agriculture ministerial team with a focus on productivity and rural communities.
- [Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/hawkes-bay-growers-mull-mccain-takeover-bid/) - Since the closure was announced meetings have been held to see if anything can be done to save the vegetable-growing industry in Hawke's Bay.
- [Rural consumers spending as much as a quarter of household budget on fuel](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/rural-consumers-spending-as-much-as-a-quarter-of-household-budget-on-fuel/) - Figures show the cost of living crisis is not being felt equally across New Zealand.
- [Farm plastics in cow guts highlight winter feeding risk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-plastics-in-cow-guts-highlight-winter-feeding-risk/) - Manawatū home kill butcher reposts grim reminder of danger plastics can pose to livestock.
- [NZ lamb exporters at risk of Trump imposing new tariffs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-lamb-exporters-at-risk-of-trump-imposing-new-tariffs/) - Trade Minister Todd McClay says the US is expected to launch a trade investigation into NZ and Australian lamb imports, raising concerns about possible new tariffs.
- [ASB partners with Wool Impact](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/asb-partners-with-wool-impact/) - Financial backing will support resurgence of strong wool industry.
- [Government’s fast-track process ‘overwhelms’ regions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/governments-fast-track-process-overwhelms-regions/) - Southland Labour candidate concerned at the way council workers are being stretched by somewhat inflexible process.
- [Raw material key to meatworks profits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/raw-material-key-to-meatworks-profits/) - Allan Barber hopes there is enough livestock around to give sector companies the chance to make a decent return.
- [Dawn Meats buys major German red meat importer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dawn-meats-buys-major-german-red-meat-importer/) - Alexander Eyckeler is a long-standing Alliance customer, buying lamb, mutton and venison for supply across Germany.
- [Insurers back CCC's call for greater climate action](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/insurers-back-cccs-call-for-greater-climate-action/) - Reducing risk from climate change events is key to ensuring insurance remains accessible to Kiwi communities, ICNZ says.
- [Government’s new carbon market approach finds favour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/governments-new-carbon-market-approach-finds-favour/) - Voluntary scheme would allow landowners to earn tradeable credits for environment-enhancing projects.
- [Record-breaking $161K bull worth every cent, owner says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/record-breaking-161k-bull-worth-every-cent-owner-says/) - Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgins last year paid $161,000 for an Angus bull from a renowned Gisborne stud.
- [Talk of council reform smacks of being a stunt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/talk-of-council-reform-smacks-of-being-a-stunt/) - Alan Emerson is left baffled by the timing and approach of the announcement about changes to local government.
- [Southland sets new flood bank grazing rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-sets-new-flood-bank-grazing-rules/) - Bylaw introduces clearer controls around grazing stock on flood banks and other flood control works.
- [Scholarship applications open for HortNZ programme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/scholarship-applications-open-for-hortnz-programme/) - Run with Rural Leaders, programme focuses on supporting sector’s emerging leadership.
- [Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-changes-climate-law-to-prevent-lawsuits/) - The announcement means a landmark trial next year will no longer go ahead.
- [Landmark agricultural floodgate now operating near Ruawai](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/landmark-agricultural-floodgate-now-operating-near-ruawai/) - The $5.3m Ruawai floodgate is expected to speed up drainage and reduce flood risk across 8700ha of farmland.
- [Programme launches youngsters into dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/programme-launches-youngsters-into-dairy/) - Dairy Training Limited’s NextGen Dairy Farmers programme is changing lives and bringing promising candidates into the sector.
- [India deals may come with costs for New Zealand exporters](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/india-deals-may-come-with-costs-for-new-zealand-exporters/) - ‘User pays’ charges could apply if growers want to share in the benefits of market access gains.
- [UBCO sees clear path back to Kiwi farming market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ubco-sees-clear-path-back-to-kiwi-farming-market/) - Electric bike company under new management after a torrid period of highs and lows.
- [Shorthorns still winning over hill country farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/shorthorns-still-winning-over-hill-country-farmers/) - Shorthorn breeders say the versatile cattle continue to prove themselves on tough New Zealand hill country.
- [Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/significant-fuel-rationing-only-to-be-considered-in-severe-crisis/) - Government simplifies national fuel emergency plan after industry feedback on proposed priority access measures.
- [Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/committee-recommends-disestablishing-environment-ministry-despite-public-opposition/) - The Environment Select Committee received 588 written submissions in relation to a bill to axe the ministry. All but five submissions opposed it.
- [Rangitīkei Rivers field day to focus on waterway restoration](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rangitikei-rivers-field-day-to-focus-on-waterway-restoration/) - Farmers can learn about how restoring waterways can improve farm resilience.
- [Uncovering next generation of hunters at Pureora competition](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/uncovering-next-generation-of-hunters-at-pureora-competition/) - The nearly 40-year-old competition is the only one of its kind run by the Department of Conservation.
- [Yili says restructuring may result in job cuts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/yili-says-restructuring-may-result-in-job-cuts/) - Yili Oceania proposes staff restructuring at Westland Milk Products and Oceania Dairy after reporting record 2025 dairy profits.
- [Government backs growth of voluntary carbon schemes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-backs-growth-of-voluntary-carbon-schemes/) - Hoggard announces support for system allowing landowners to earn income credits off nature initiatives.
- [One million mark in sight for Repost’s recycled farm posts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/almost-a-million-repurposed-fence-posts-planted/) - Repost is closing in on a milestone for the second-life posts, it says.
- [Colleges compete for ag honours, boots and all](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/colleges-compete-for-ag-honours-boots-and-all/) - Morrinsville and Putāruru colleges take the honours at the first Bay of Plenty Clash of the Colleges.
- [Are your calves getting enough milk to thrive?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/are-your-calves-getting-enough-milk-to-thrive/) - Research shows higher early milk intake boosts calf growth, welfare and future milk production.
- [South Island farmers claim top honours at 2026 Dairy Awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/south-island-farmers-claim-top-honours-at-2026-dairy-awards/) - South Island farmers swept the top prizes at the 2026 New Zealand Dairy Awards in Rotorua before a crowd of 640 industry guests.
- [NZD/USD crutch still supporting rural incomes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/nzd-usd-crutch-still-supporting-rural-incomes/) - When currencies spend many years south of fair value, writes Cameron Bagrie, ‘you invariably start looking for recoil north’.
- [Skinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/skinny-dipping-inspires-back-to-nature-rural-venture/) - From a beloved Far North swimming hole to a boutique skincare brand, Blair Coates has turned family memories and personal struggle into a thriving rural business.
- [Colder air is moving in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/colder-air-is-moving-in-this-week/) - The polar boundary, which is colder air that normally hugs closer to Antarctica, will surge into NZ, says Phil Duncan.
- [Yili Oceania takes the win with record results](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/yili-oceania-takes-the-win-with-record-results/) - Stellar 2025 means business is well-placed to build further on the value-over-volume strategy, CEO says.
- [Drivers urged to take care as rain closes north Marlborough roads](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/drivers-urged-to-take-care-as-rain-closes-north-marlborough-roads/) - Heavy rain and gale-force winds have closed several Marlborough roads, with flooding and slips creating hazardous driving conditions across the region.
- [Mid Canterbury names its first female Federated Farmers president](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/mid-canterbury-names-its-first-female-federated-farmers-president/) - Kerry Harmer breaks 81-year run of men at the top of Federated Farmers provincial structure.
- [Mystery foreign farm deal revealed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mystery-foreign-farm-deal-revealed/) - Fabled French couture house is confirmed as being behind joint venture that will secure fine wool supply.
- [SFF takes to air to get around Middle East challenges](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sff-takes-to-air-to-get-around-middle-east-challenges/) - Ninety tonnes of SFF beef and lamb airfreighted to United Arab Emirates.
- [Rescue dogs inspire books supporting helicopter trust](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/rescue-dogs-inspire-books-supporting-helicopter-trust/) - A Gisborne mum has raised more than $10,000 for rescue helicopter services through a children’s book series inspired by family dogs Chopper and Frank.
- [What we know so far about the new citizenship test](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzs-new-citizenship-test-plans-explained/) - From voting rights to the Treaty, New Zealand’s proposed citizenship test is raising big questions about identity, values and belonging.
- [Costa Rica becomes 13th member of CPTPP](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/costa-rica-becomes-13th-member-of-cptpp/) - Costa Rica will join the CPTPP in 2027, giving New Zealand exporters wider tariff-free access as the trade pact expands beyond its original members.
- [Researchers look into deer bait station rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/researchers-look-into-deer-bait-station-rules/) - Concern is that restrictions might be affecting deer hunting unnecessarily.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, May 8](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-may-8/) - Mel Croad, Andrew Shelley and Chris Dillon join the Farmers Weekly Podcast to discuss livestock markets, drone reforms and Southland council change.
- [US programme lights way for premium NZ pet food](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/us-programme-lights-way-for-premium-nz-pet-food/) - First Light Farms dog treats hit the shelves with help from North American Retail Accelerator Programme.
- [Bremworth pushes out room for intended takeover](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bremworth-pushes-out-room-for-intended-takeover/) - Bremworth’s Mohawk takeover bid has been extended as regulators weigh competition concerns.
- [Green cred is something ag can take to the bank](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/green-cred-is-something-ag-can-take-to-the-bank/) - Sector leaders stress the importance of assurance programmes and the hard data they represent when it comes to commanding a premium.
- [NZ exports the best, imports the rest – economists explain why](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-exports-the-best-imports-the-rest-economists-explain-why/) - Economists say NZ exports premium food while shoppers increasingly buy cheaper imports.
- [Livestock truck crash renews concerns over rural road conditions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/livestock-truck-crash-renews-concerns-over-rural-road-conditions/) - A deadly cattle truck rollover has reignited frustrations over Ashburton’s crumbling rural roads, with operators warning more crashes could follow.
- [Rural sectors exposed as Middle East conflict drives up input costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/rural-sectors-exposed-as-middle-east-conflict-drives-up-input-costs/) - Cost exposure split between direct fuel costs, fertiliser and related inputs, petrochemicals and plastics, and transport and freight.
- [Reserve Bank governor takes farm insights into OCR thinking](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/reserve-bank-governor-takes-farm-insights-into-ocr-thinking/) - Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman says Waikato farm visits will help shape OCR decisions as farmers face rising costs.
- [NZ moves to slash red tape for smaller solar systems](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-moves-to-slash-solar-red-tape-for-smaller-solar-systems/) - Government aims to make small to medium solar approvals among the simplest in the developed world.
- [Koanui scaling up already impressive Polled Hereford herd](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/koanui-scaling-up-already-impressive-polled-hereford-herd/) - Chesterman family eye new breeding and finishing unit, aiming to rebuild to 800 registered females and 200 commercial cows.
- [Cattle are offloading into a strong market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/cattle-are-offloading-into-a-strong-market/) - Those who are not signed onto contracts may now be questioning their potential margins.
- [Report underscores sting in Cyclone Gabrielle’s tail](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/report-underscores-sting-in-cyclone-gabrielles-tail/) - In the CCC’s six-yearly report, Hawke’s Bay provides a case study for how bad the setback from climate change events can be.
- [Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now its being exposed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/over-the-past-15-years-nz-moved-its-fuel-safety-net-offshore-now-its-being-exposed/) - Experts warn New Zealand’s shift to offshore fuel storage and imports has weakened national resilience amid growing global instability.
- [Woolshed Cameras poll – April 28](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/woolshed-cameras-poll-april-28/) - More than 70% of those who took the poll believe cameras should be compulsory in all shearing sheds throughout the country.
- [Warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding on the West Coast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/warnings-issued-for-south-island-risks-of-flooding-on-the-west-coast/) - MetService warns of flooding, slips and damaging gales as up to 400mm of rain is forecast for parts of the South Island this week.
- [From cows to houses: Rangiora family's creative new development](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/from-cows-to-houses-rangiora-familys-creative-new-development/) - A Rangiora farming family plans 270 new homes, with its historic dairy shed set to become a community hub, market and events space.
- [The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/the-three-waters-shadow-hanging-over-council-amalgamations/) - Analysis – National’s council reform push risks reviving Three Waters tensions, with localism promises clashing against Wellington control.
- [Hold imports to Kiwi standards, farmers say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hold-imports-to-kiwi-standards-farmers-say/) - Vast majority of farmers want animal product imports held to the standards that govern production in NZ, poll shows
- [The robots are coming – to NZ farms ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/the-robots-are-coming-to-nz-farms/) - Humanoid robots are expected on NZ farms in the next 10 years, an Invercargill event hears.
- [Time running out to fix freshwater: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/time-running-out-to-fix-freshwater-feds/) - Federated Farmers warns government is running out of time to fix freshwater system, leaving farmers facing uncertainty.
- [Landed investors lay out orchard dollars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/landed-investors-lay-out-orchard-dollars/) - Kiwifruit investment is booming as retired farmers, ex-growers and dairy farmers seek diversification.
- [SFF eyes growth as global demand for red meat holds firm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sff-eyes-growth-as-global-demand-for-red-meat-holds-firm/) - Silver Fern Farms says global demand for red meat remains resilient despite growing international trade and supply chain disruption.
- [Every bite counts when it comes to reducing food waste](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/every-bite-counts-when-it-comes-to-reducing-food-waste/) - Every Bite workshops teach locals how to reduce food waste at home with simple tips, helping families save money this May.
- [Singh family set record for Australasian sale average](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/singh-family-set-record-for-australasian-sale-average/) - Waikato Holstein Friesian breeders achieve highest sale average at a single vendor sale in Australasia.
- [Fines issued after illegal pig slaughter exposed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fines-issued-after-illegal-pig-slaughter-exposed/) - An Auckland man has been fined after undercover investigators exposed an illegal pig slaughter and unregulated meat sales operation.
- [Farmers likely to cop ferry fuel surcharge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-likely-to-cop-ferry-fuel-surcharge/) - High Cook Strait ferry fuel surcharges have come at one of the busiest times of the year for dairy and beef farmers.
- [Lessons aplenty as water consent finally secured](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/lessons-aplenty-as-water-consent-finally-secured/) - It has taken years for this Ashburton irrigation scheme to get its discharge consent.
- [BoP trust manager named top dairy woman](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/hinehou-timutimu-named-2026-fonterra-dairy-woman-of-the-year/) - Dairy Women’s Network also honours Regional Leader of the Year, from north Otago.
- [From dairy farming to agritourism: how RWNZ helped build a dream business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/from-dairy-farming-to-agritourism-how-rwnz-helped-build-a-dream-business/) - Summer Priest transformed a hillside retreat into a thriving luxury getaway after gaining confidence through Rural Women NZ course.
- [One truck every five minutes: Clarkville pushes back on gravel plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/one-truck-every-five-minutes-clarkville-pushes-back-on-gravel-plan/) - Clarkville residents say they’re “at breaking point” as Waimakariri council weighs alternative gravel truck routes for the Woodend Bypass.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, May 1](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-may-1/) - In this week’s podcast: AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington talks Aussie beef prices, CEO Stephen Guerin marks 175 years of PGW, and Chris Woolerton share his plan for Waikato Feds leadership.
- [GDT buyers race to beat freight hikes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/gdt-buyers-race-to-beat-freight-hikes/) - Drop in buying by China and the Middle East countered by increased demand from southeast Asia and Oceania.
- [Shearing, my golden ticket to the world](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/shearing-my-golden-ticket-to-the-world/) - Just days after taking the NZ shearing crown, Jack Fagan found himself in the birthplace of the Merino industry, sharing his skills with Spanish guns.
- [DINZ project helps farm plan uptake almost double](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dinz-project-helps-farm-plan-uptake-almost-double/) - Three-year rollout of practical on-farm planning and compliance workshops comes to an end.
- [Figured aims to clear windscreen for decisions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/figured-aims-to-clear-windscreen-for-decisions/) - Fonterra capital return better deployed when farmers and advisers have the same real-time, current information, says farm financial platform.
- [A strong step forward for New Zealand wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/a-strong-step-forward-for-new-zealand-wool/) - The India FTA ‘gives us confidence to build with India, not just sell to India’.
- [US refund means more tangling with tariffs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/us-refund-means-more-tangling-with-tariffs/) - A court has ordered that Trump’s trade taxes be refunded. Now to get customs, importers and the administration to hand over the money.
- [John Deere right-to-repair gains unlikely to reach NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/john-deere-right-to-repair-gains-unlikely-to-reach-nz/) - Local farmers not about to follow US growers in getting John Deere to fork over millions in compensation for repairs and downtime.
- [Our future wellbeing as a country is threatened, and for what?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/our-future-wellbeing-as-a-country-is-threatened-and-for-what/) - Carbon forestry is a crazy scheme running rampant in the NZ economy, says Alan Emerson.
- [Ballance raises fertilister prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-raises-fertilister-prices/) - Increase in international costs giving rise to hikes, co-op says.
- [Clear change underfoot for strong wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/clear-change-underfoot-for-strong-wool/) - New business and growing demand restoring the fortunes of the fibre, say industry leaders.
- [Undertaker semen heads overseas for breeding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/undertaker-semen-heads-overseas-for-breeding/) - Red Charolais bull genetics en route to US, Canada and Australia.
- [Lisa Tumahai and Nicola Shadbolt appointed to EPA board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/lisa-tumahai-and-nicola-shadbolt-appointed-to-epa-board/) - Both to serve three-year terms on board of Environmental Protection Authority.
- [Repeated floods sow farmer resilience](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/repeated-floods-sow-farmer-resilience/) - Farmers like the Crawfords are proving that large-scale dairying in the challenging Hikurangi flood control scheme can be sustainable.
- [Silver Fern Farms pours $100m into Finegand upgrade](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/silver-fern-farms-pours-100m-into-finegand-upgrade/) - Sheep and beef processing plant in South Otago to get new freezing capacity, automated cold storage, and modern loadout infrastructure.
- [Government gives councils amalgamation ultimatum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-gives-councils-amalgamation-ultimatum/) - "Lead your own reform, or we will do it for you," Chris Bishop says, as a deadline is set.
- [ACT targets empty seats on rural school buses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/act-targets-empty-seats-on-rural-school-buses/) - MP pledges to bring common sense to rules about who can ride on which bus.
- [Gold and red glow at kiwifruit auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/gold-and-red-glow-at-kiwifruit-auction/) - Bids soar well beyond expectations in hugely oversubscribed fruit licence offering.
- [Feral deer boom driving farmers to night hunting measures](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feral-deer-boom-driving-farmers-to-night-hunting-measures/) - Feral deer populations are surging and costing farmers millions, Federated Farmers says.
- [No cuts to rural mail in pipeline: NZ Post](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/no-cuts-to-rural-mail-in-pipeline-nz-post/) - NZ Post postage prices rise as letter volumes drop but rural delivery stays unchanged while parcel growth and rural broadband gaps shape future services.
- [With NZ signing a free trade with Singapore what are the fuel concerns?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/with-nz-signing-a-free-trade-with-singapore-what-are-the-fuel-concerns/) - Christopher Luxon will be reassured fuel will continue to flow in, but painfully aware of the trouble brewing.
- [Manawatū farm contractor finds gap in odd-job market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/manawatu-farm-contractor-finds-gap-in-odd-job-market/) - Owner-operators and lifestyle block owners need help with tasks that get put on the back burner, contractor says.
- [Award-winning vineyard among group thrown water-supply lifeline](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/award-winning-vineyard-among-group-thrown-water-supply-lifeline/) - Masterton extends Ōpaki water race for 12 months, as concerns grow over long-term water security in Wairarapa.
- [Waste an opportunity for veg grower AS Wilcox](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waste-an-opportunity-for-veg-grower-as-wilcox/) - Company is looking at its processes and systems with an eye to cutting emissions and food waste.
- [Freight prices soar as shipping giant Maersk faces Iran costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/freight-prices-soar-as-shipping-giant-maersk-faces-iran-costs/) - Maersk lifts freight charges by 27% as Middle East tensions drive fuel costs higher, with experts warning consumers will face rising prices.
- [NZ signs deal with Singapore to ensure trade of essential goods](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-signs-deal-with-singapore-to-ensure-trade-of-essential-goods/) - NZ and Singapore strike a crisis pact to keep fuel, food and key goods flowing, boosting supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile world.
- [Why Canterbury's crop farmers are leaving the industry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/why-canterburys-crop-farmers-are-leaving-the-industry/) - High costs, low returns, bad weather: why Canterbury's crop farmers are leaving the industry.
- [Good farm practices proven to lift freshwater](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/good-farm-practices-proven-to-lift-freshwater/) - Study of two decades of data shows reduction in nutrient loss.
- [Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools: agritech leaders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-should-be-paid-to-use-methane-busting-tools-agritech-leaders/) - Calls grow for farmer incentives as costly methane-reduction tech sees low expected uptake across New Zealand agriculture.
- [Pāmu picks new equity partners for Mahiwi Farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/pamu-picks-new-equity-partners-for-mahiwi-farm/) - The nine-year lease will run with a right of renewal every three years.
- [Cut-price American butter causing confusion among some shoppers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/cut-price-american-butter-causing-confusion-among-some-shoppers/) - Cheaper butter has been hitting supermarket shelves in pale yellow and blue packaging.
- [Dillon back as Southland Feds president](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dillon-back-as-southland-feds-president/) - Arable chair back in hot seat for another stint at helm of the region.
- [Rural Women’s efforts improve lymphoedema care](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/rural-womens-efforts-improve-lymphoedema-care/) - Fundraising brings treatment option within reach of more patients.
- [Junior duck caller shines on opening day](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/junior-duck-caller-shines-on-opening-day/) - Dunedin father and son go home with a creditable bag after opting to kick off opening weekend in managed wetland.
- [Ambassador chefs ready to promote NZ beef and lamb](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ambassador-chefs-ready-to-promote-nz-beef-and-lamb/) - Chefs from diverse regions recognised for their advocacy of grass-fed New Zealand meat
- [Crossbreeding delivers ‘easy win’ for beef farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/crossbreeding-delivers-easy-win-for-beef-farmers/) - Gains in crossbred beef cattle achieved with no extra feeding or management, Power of the Cow field day hears.
- [Milk formula recalled from US market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/milk-formula-recalled-from-us-market/) - The a2MC recalls three batches of infant formula after testing finds cereulide.
- [New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-fertiliser-plant-in-taupo-harnessing-geothermal-energy/) - A new NZ fertiliser plant promises to change how farmers use nitrogen – cutting costs, reducing runoff and easing supply worries.
- [Caution urged with ag aviation rule changes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/caution-urged-with-ag-aviation-rule-changes/) - Aviation experts point out the risks as the government looks into reforming drone use on farms.
- [Next generation takes reins at King Country’s Potawa Simmentals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/next-generation-takes-reins-at-king-countrys-potawa-simmentals/) - Hamish Neal of Potawa Simmentals has returned to a stud built over 24 years, with a strong focus on temperament and growth.
- [Five Southland flyovers planned to check winter grazing compliance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/five-southland-flyovers-planned-to-check-winter-grazing-compliance/) - Workshops and farm visits help get farmers ready for the season’s demands.
- [Elite sheep that deliver on both meat and wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/elite-sheep-that-deliver-on-both-meat-and-wool/) - The McDonalds have been perfecting the Snowline breed for 20 years through the process of population genetics.
- [Papatawa mum climbing the Open shearing ranks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/papatawa-mum-climbing-the-open-shearing-ranks/) - The secret is to shear as conscientiously at work as you do in competition, says one of the very few women worldwide to break Open.
- [Venison a welcome byproduct of deer work on DoC land](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/venison-a-welcome-byproduct-of-deer-work-on-doc-land/) - Win-win as Hunters4Hope helps manage wild deer in Banks Peninsula reserves.
- [Farm like someone’s watching – and they are](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/farm-like-someones-watching-and-they-are/) - It’s up to farmers to deprive anti-farming actors of the oxygen to fuel their agenda, writes Neal Wallace.
- [No go on local tallow-to-biodiesel moves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/no-go-on-local-tallow-to-biodiesel-moves/) - NZ beef tallow is in high demand internationally, but scale of market works against processing it here.
- [El Niño expected by late winter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/el-nino-expected-by-late-winter/) - But the tropical region is only one of many factors that can influence our seasonal weather and climate, says Phil Duncan.
- [Hort NZ looking for pick of the bunch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/hort-nz-looking-for-pick-of-the-bunch/) - Nominations open for industry awards across six categories.
- [Proposed gold mine will ruin Otago's reputation for world's best pinot noir - vineyard owner](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/proposed-gold-mine-will-ruin-otagos-reputation-for-worlds-best-pinot-noir-vineyard-owner/) - Hayden Johnston told a fast-track panel that viticulture and mining are fundamentally incompatible.
- [Sheep farmer breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/sheep-farmer-breathing-new-life-into-vintage-hunterville-motel/) - The North Island town of Hunterville in the Rangitīkei District is emerging as a hot spot for hospitality and innovation.
- [Dry run for foot and mouth outbreak kicks off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dry-run-for-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-kicks-off/) - MPI planning two simulations to test preparedness to deal with the disease.
- [Farmlands and FECPAK in animal health partnership](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/farmlands-and-fecpak-in-animal-health-partnership/) - Aim is to bring independent animal health disease intelligence to Farmlands customers.
- [PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after 'difficult' consolidation decision](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pgg-holds-first-nz-wide-wool-auction-after-difficult-consolidation-decision/) - Major wool broker PGG is consolidating its North and South Island auctions to Christchurch, ending 140 years of auctions in Napier.
- [Which are the best-performing KiwiSaver funds?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/which-are-the-best-performing-kiwisaver-funds/) - Volatile oil prices have helped clean energy KiwiSaver funds shine, while Bitcoin- based offerings have struggled.
- [Stephen Hall steps up as Environment Southland chief executive](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/stephen-hall-steps-up-as-environment-southland-chief-executive/) - Selected for proven leadership, regional council sector experience and strong alignment with Environment Southland’s purpose.
- [Hadland leaving Otago Fish & Game after 31 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hadland-leaving-otago-fish-game-after-31-years/) - Chief executive looks back on decades of advocating for anglers and game bird hunters.
- [Setback in breeding low-methane cows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/setback-in-breeding-low-methane-cows/) - After early promise, hopes dashed by finding that low emissions trait is not showing up once cow begins lactating.
- [Student unpacks plant-based polystyrene alternative](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/student-unpacks-plant-based-polystyrene-alternative/) - University of Waikato PhD looks at ways to get cellulose to a stage where it can compete on safety and cost.
- [T&G in talks to sell produce arm back to Turners](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/tg-in-talks-to-sell-produce-arm-back-to-turners/) - T&G Global is eyeing a major shake-up, with plans to offload key fresh produce and Pacific operations to new owners.
- [Why American doctors are flocking to Timaru](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/why-american-doctors-are-flocking-to-timaru/) - NZ’s health system relies heavily on overseas doctors, but poor support sees most leave within two years, worsening critical workforce shortages.
- [New Zealand is trying its hardest to go broke](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/new-zealand-is-trying-its-hardest-to-go-broke/) - We find ourselves in a state of paralysis – neither fully open to the East nor strategically harnessing the West, writes Alex Worker.
- [New cost shock for rural post](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-cost-shock-for-rural-post/) - Warnings about erosion of rural services as NZ Post puts up its prices again.
- [PGG Wrightson traces its river to the source](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pgg-wrightson-traces-its-river-to-the-source/) - The leading rural servicing company is marking 175 years of doing business with and for New Zealand’s farmers, writes Hugh Stringleman.
- [Primary sector wish list: this is how to win the farmer’s vote](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/primary-sector-wish-list-this-is-how-to-win-the-farmers-vote/) - The primary sector is presenting a unified voice ahead of the general election, calling for fewer rules, stronger trade and reliable energy to unlock future growth.
- ['A maimai is never finished': inside Southland’s duck shooting culture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/a-maimai-is-never-finished-inside-southlands-duck-shooting-culture/) - From second-hand sheds to fully kitted-out setups, this Southland maimai reflects a deep-rooted duck shooting culture.
- [MPI On Farm Support poll –April 23](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/mpi-on-farm-support-poll-april-23/) - Last week’s poll question was based on the MPI’s On Farm Support unit expands role as adverse events increase article. We asked readers: Has MPI’s On Farm Support service contributed positively to your business? Almost 75% of those who took the poll say MPI’s On Farm Support service has not contributed positively to their business. “No doubt they would
- [CHB council releases land use ‘treasure map’ for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/chb-council-releases-land-use-treasure-map-for-farmers/) - Interactive mapping tool calculates suitability of 16 crops according to site of farm in Central Hawke’s Bay.
- [Paddocks to power: the rise of small-scale solar farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/paddocks-to-power-the-rise-of-small-scale-solar-farms/) - A North Canterbury solar farm is now live, but it’s just one of several projects signalling a shift in how communities generate power.
- [Contract milkers still on hind teat in New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/contract-milkers-still-on-hind-teat-in-new-zealand/) - Sharefarming Consultants says not much has changed a year on from a damning survey of the sector.
- [That’s a wrap: farmers, town work on plastic round-up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/thats-a-wrap-farmers-town-work-on-plastic-round-up/) - Manawatū farmers divert more than 41 tonnes of farm plastics from landfill at a recycling event.
- [Boost for 10 rural clubhouses and community halls](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/boost-for-10-rural-clubhouses-and-community-halls/) - Rabobank names its Good Deeds beneficiaries for 2026, with $10,000 going to each one.
- [Will this weaner fair season have a hook tail too?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/will-this-weaner-fair-season-have-a-hook-tail-too/) - It is not uncommon for the beef weaner market to have a check at this point in the season, writes Fiona Quarrie.
- [Otago hit parade of pests takes shape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/otago-hit-parade-of-pests-takes-shape/) - Public are invited to nominate their worst invasive species as region refines its management plan.
- [Global players tackling livestock methane](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/global-players-tackling-livestock-methane/) - Major stock farming regions share their findings at NZ ag and climate change conference.
- [Key allies align on high country grazing solution](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/key-allies-align-on-high-country-grazing-solution/) - West Coast farmer Simon Cameron says tighter DOC rules are undermining high country farming, as a coalition pushes for grazing to be recognised as a conservation tool.
- [India FTA gains for NZ ‘modest’ at first: MFAT](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/india-fta-gains-for-nz-modest-at-first-mfat/) - But FTAs with big emerging markets may encourage NZ businesses to pivot towards new opportunities.
- [Trans-Tasman collab on fertiliser, fuel pressures](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/trans-tasman-collab-on-fertiliser-fuel-pressures/) - Australia acted 'hard and early' to secure diesel and urea fertiliser, while New Zealand tried to do the same but could have done better.
- [Woolshed camera trial to expand after animal welfare concerns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/woolshed-camera-trial-to-expand-after-animal-welfare-concerns/) - Trial of cameras on shearers was initiated in the wake of scandal over alleged animal abuse.
- [MPI’s On Farm Support unit expands role as adverse events increase](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpis-on-farm-support-unit-expands-role-as-adverse-events-increase/) - MPI’s On Farm Support unit is playing a growing role helping farmers respond to adverse events, though questions remain over cost, duplication and impact.
- [MPI’s army challenged by those it serves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/mpis-army-challenged-by-those-it-serves/) - The purpose and efficacy of the On Farm Support unit have been questioned since before it was established, writes Richard Rennie.
- [After 50 years breeding cattle, this Hawke’s Bay farmer isn’t done yet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/after-50-years-breeding-cattle-this-hawkes-bay-farmer-isnt-done-yet/) - Tony Thompson’s name has become synonymous with the breed in New Zealand.
- [Halter’s latest technology is out of this world](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/halters-latest-technology-is-out-of-this-world/) - Direct-to-satellite links put stock-management collars in reach of most remote and rugged terrain.
- [Vast paper roads resource shows commercial cracks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/vast-paper-roads-resource-shows-commercial-cracks/) - Federated Farmers says heavy traffic, particularly from foresters, is putting strain on farms on the network.
- [Tangaroa Walker app delivers Telford learning](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/tangaroa-walker-app-delivers-telford-learning/) - Farm 4 Life combines farming and social media reach with app-based, video-first qualifications designed for hands-on learners.
- [Farmers treated like ‘cash cows’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-treated-like-cash-cows/) - Federated Farmers says rising council rates are unfairly hitting farmers, who pay a disproportionate share despite using fewer services.
- [Women who hunt are good for hunting overall](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/women-who-hunt-are-good-for-hunting-overall/) - Women currently make up 8.7% of all firearms licence holders in New Zealand, but among first-time licence holders that figure doubles, to 17.7%.
- [World-class food processing site a cut above](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/world-class-food-processing-site-a-cut-above/) - Allan Barber visits Wilson Hellaby’s newly refurbished facility in Auckland.
- [Seasonal growers raise concerns over proposed leave changes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/seasonal-growers-raise-concerns-over-proposed-leave-changes/) - Fruit farmers take issue with proposed reforms in Employment Leave Bill currently before Parliament.
- [Buck bounces around on pork country of origin](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/buck-bounces-around-on-pork-country-of-origin/) - Issue has been shunted to product labelling review – which is unlikely to address it, says industry group.
- [Hot-button issues leave global warming out in the cold](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hot-button-issues-leave-global-warming-out-in-the-cold/) - Global economic fears are interfering with the ability to concentrate on climate adaptation, conference hears.
- [Funding secures low-methane sheep research](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/funding-secures-low-methane-sheep-research/) - Cool Sheep Programme will continue to breed and promote planet-friendly animals with $1.2m in hand.
- [Southland farmer shoots 150 possums in one night as numbers surge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-farmer-shoots-150-possums-in-one-night-as-numbers-surge/) - A Southland farmer has culled nearly 200 possums in just over a week, highlighting booming pest numbers.
- [Global skincare founder to headline rural women business awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/global-skincare-founder-to-headline-rural-women-business-awards/) - Emma Lewisham will keynote the NZI Rural Women Business Awards, celebrating top rural female entrepreneurs.
- [Fonterra splits global ingredients leadership ahead of new CEO’s start](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-splits-global-ingredients-leadership-ahead-of-new-ceos-start/) - Fonterra has split leadership of its global ingredients business as incoming CEO Richard Allen prepares to take the top job.
- [‘Out’ clause for horticulture products in India FTA fine print](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/out-clause-for-horticulture-products-in-india-fta-fine-print/) - India’s NZ free trade deal includes a clause allowing it to suspend tariff cuts if cooperation agreements to boost Indian productivity fall short.
- ['Significant' El Niño event could impact NZ's winter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/significant-el-nino-event-could-impact-nzs-winter/) - A looming El Niño could flip New Zealand’s weather pattern fast, with dry spells in the north and east and heavier rain in the south.
- [Narrow road to ownership for young farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/narrow-road-to-ownership-for-young-farmers/) - Many barriers to overcome as new borrowers set out on journey – though there is some help at hand.
- [NZ Winegrowers joins global call for white wine emoji](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/nz-winegrowers-joins-global-call-for-white-wine-emoji/) - Red wine and champagne have emojis but there is currently no dedicated white wine version across digital platforms.
- [Setting high schoolers up for farming success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/setting-high-schoolers-up-for-farming-success/) - A practical, industry-led course at Geraldine High is helping students stay in school while building skills for farming jobs.
- [Opioid use skyrockets in some rural areas](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/opioid-use-skyrockets-in-some-rural-areas/) - Drug Detection Agency survey shows opioids are emerging as a growing concern in farming regions.
- [Government steps up fuel response](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-steps-up-fuel-response/) - Wellington considers a range of regulatory changes to help conserve fuel, a move welcomed by Transporting NZ.
- [Lamb export values ease but remain well ahead of last year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/lamb-export-values-ease-but-remain-well-ahead-of-last-year/) - Lamb export values eased in March, but strong returns to farmers and solid feed levels keep the outlook broadly positive.
- [Arrows fly as bowhunters tackle Waikato’s koi carp plague](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arrows-fly-as-bowhunters-tackle-waikatos-koi-carp-plague/) - Bowhunters are earning praise from Waikato farmers for helping control invasive koi carp, with thousands removed during the annual World Koi Carp Classic.
- [Inflated claims and confusion cloud India FTA](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/inflated-claims-and-confusion-cloud-india-fta/) - Alan Emerson is baffled by the behaviour of the government and does not accept its rhetoric on the value of the deal.
- [Chance to visit a 100,000-cow organic dairy farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/chance-to-visit-a-100000-cow-organic-dairy-farm/) - Buy Pure New Zealand is offering a study tour to China, giving farmers and organic professionals a rare look at large-scale organic systems.
- [LIC makes inroads with Indonesia’s dairy drive](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/lic-makes-inroads-with-indonesias-dairy-drive/) - Genetics co secures its first sale and confirms distributorship in expanding market.
- [Who will benefit from the India trade deal?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/who-will-benefit-from-the-india-trade-deal/) - A look at the big winners, and who is missing out.
- [A new spin on Monopoly puts NZ dairy farming in play](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/a-new-spin-on-monopoly-puts-nz-dairy-farming-in-play/) - Monopoly NZ Dairy Farming edition celebrates industry with a version of the classic board game.
- [Zespri strategy targets major growth as land use shifts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/zespri-strategy-targets-major-growth-as-land-use-shifts/) - Western Bay of Plenty at the growth forefront, both pushed and pulled towards the lucrative vine.
- [Waikato Feds elects new president](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waikato-feds-elects-new-president/) - Chris Woolerton takes top slot as national pledges a membership drive in province.
- [Programme sets out to educate ag educators](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/programme-sets-out-to-educate-ag-educators/) - Despite strong industry demand for skilled graduates, only a small proportion of secondary students nationally currently take agricultural subjects.
- [Govt shouldn't wait to loosen heavy vehicle restrictions, Transporting NZ says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/govt-shouldnt-wait-to-loosen-heavy-vehicle-restrictions-transporting-nz-says/) - Chief executive Dom Kalasih is urging government ministers not to wait until an increase to Phase 2 of the national fuel plan to take action.
- [New Waikato Fed Farmers leader eyes grassroots revival](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/new-waikato-fed-farmers-leader-eyes-grassroots-revival/) - New Waikato Federated Farmers president Chris Woolerton is focused on reconnecting with grassroots farmers and rebuilding local engagement.
- [Aquifer mapping now at farmers’ fingertips](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/aquifer-mapping-now-at-farmers-fingertips/) - Technology scans a farm to create a 3D model of its underground water resources.
- [India-NZ trade agreement to be unveiled at Parliament within hours](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/india-nz-trade-agreement-to-be-unveiled-at-parliament-within-hours/) - New Zealand’s India free trade deal has been signed, but critics warn investment commitments and limited scrutiny pose risks.
- [Behind the hill: farming hardship, resilience and a life of extraordinary stories](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/behind-the-hill-a-life-of-grit-and-stories/) - A remote farm behind Tākaka Hill became the unlikely base for a woman who would go on to study lives in 63 countries and publish widely.
- [Climate expert backs CCC call for ETS stability](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/climate-expert-backs-ccc-call-for-ets-stability/) - David Frame backs keeping ETS settings stable, warning volatility could undermine confidence despite looming carbon unit shortfalls.
- [Research shines light on beetles that ferry bad fungi](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/research-shines-light-on-beetles-that-ferry-bad-fungi/) - Insects can carry harmful fungi between trees, native bush and vines.
- [Don’t expect sitting ducks as hunting season opens](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/dont-expect-sitting-ducks-as-hunting-season-opens/) - Seasonal conditions and delayed harvest mean ducks might be more widely dispersed and flying higher this weekend.
- [Strides in classroom help win race for talent on farm ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/strides-in-classroom-help-win-race-for-talent-on-farm/) - Federated Farmers push to embed agriculture in school science, aiming to spark interest early and secure future talent for NZ’s primary sector.
- [Halcombe remembers its Home Guard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/halcombe-remembers-its-home-guard/) - Halcombe marks Anzac Day with a Home Guard theme, as locals in 1940s dress honour rural WWII volunteers and uncover hidden wartime stories.
- [Four shearers charged over PETA abuse footage](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/four-shearers-charged-over-peta-abuse-footage/) - A total of 21 charges have been laid to date with court appearances scheduled in April and May.
- [Strong signals for autumn bull sale gains](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-signals-for-autumn-bull-sale-gains/) - With rewards being reaped at the slaughter end of the value chain, farmers will be seeking better genetics to improve their herds.
- [Pāmu looks to nature to create value](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pamu-looks-to-nature-to-create-value/) - State farmer is proving that conservation work pays off in many ways.
- [Rural emergency health advocate honoured](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/rural-emergency-health-advocate-honoured/) - Rotorua emergency physician Dr Peter Freeman receives the Peter Snow Memorial Award.
- [First Synergizer calves welcomed on Pāmu farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/first-synergizer-calves-welcomed-on-pamu-farm/) - First of breed tailored to dairy-beef needs are born on Waikite Farm ahead of commercial launch next year.
- [DIY spade design turns into full-time business for Waikato fencer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/diy-spade-design-turns-into-full-time-business-for-waikato-fencer/) - A dirt bike accident left Sam Kneebone sidelined, but it also sparked a practical invention that’s now reshaping his career and gaining traction with farmers.
- [Canterbury council boosts funding for wallaby containment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/canterbury-council-boosts-funding-for-wallaby-containment/) - Canterbury commits to wallaby control, backing intensified fencing, hunting and monitoring to stop the pest spreading.
- [Angus Haslett to lead Bioeconomy Science Institute](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/angus-haslett-to-lead-bioeconomy-science-institute/) - Haslett returning from Netherlands to take hot seat as govt signals new priorities for science investment.
- [Farmers share the step-by-step of farming with collars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-share-the-step-by-step-of-farming-with-collars/) - AgInnovation conference hears how stock movement and grazing management work with virtual-fencing tech.
- [The complex Cook Strait border for kiwifruit plants](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/the-complex-cook-strait-border-for-kiwifruit-plants/) - With the help of testing and strict quarantine rules, 16 years after the kiwifruit-killing Psa-v bacteria entered the country, the South Island remains free of it.
- [High pressure returns (well, sort of)](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-pressure-returns-well-sort-of/) - Looking into May we still see some big high-pressure zones south of Australia and exiting into the Tasman Sea towards NZ, Phil Duncan says.
- [NZ Shorthorn research leading the way](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-shorthorn-research-leading-the-way/) - Programme produces early data showing the breed can match leading beef genetics on growth, carcase traits, marbling and yield under commercial conditions.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, April 24](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-april-24/) - Fiona Quarrie on easing weaner prices, Mark Mortimer on smart tech adoption, and Karl Dean on farm wages levelling off after recent gains.
- [There’s still a long way to go on cutting food waste](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/theres-still-a-long-way-to-go-on-cutting-food-waste/) - A lot of value is still being lost by New Zealand food businesses through waste, a new survey says.
- [Ploughing through the ages takes to the field](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/ploughing-through-the-ages-takes-to-the-field/) - Keen skills on show at the Power Farming New Zealand Ploughing Championships in Methven.
- [Southland holds firm amid economic tremors](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/southland-holds-firm-amid-economic-tremors/) - Westpac Regional Roundup says conditions in the south remain positive, underpinned by strength of commodity exports.
- [Trick to making tech work for you on farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/trick-to-making-tech-work-for-you-on-farm/) - A NSW sheep farmer shares the boxes technology must tick for him before it is integrated into his farm system.
- [New pricing vigour as store lamb market firms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/new-pricing-vigour-as-store-lamb-market-firms/) - Adding to the complexity of the market is a lamb kill that is more than 500,000 head behind the same point last season, Alex Coddington writes.
- [Husbanding sheep, beef and endangered birds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/husbanding-sheep-beef-and-endangered-birds/) - For 170 years Mark Speedy’s family has farmed on the Wainui Beach coastline, where the focus is now on the smallest inhabitants.
- [Farm pay growth slows after strong gains](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-pay-growth-slows-after-strong-gains/) - Farm worker wage growth slows after post-pandemic surge, with new report showing modest salary increases across most roles.
- [Central Otago farmer finds success with premium dahlias](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/central-otago-farmer-finds-success-with-premium-dahlias/) - Ash Hughes has turned a self-taught passion for flowers into Wildflora, a thriving Luggate business known for premium, sought-after dahlias.
- [Farmers warned not to hold stock too long as backlog builds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/squeeze-is-on-as-meatworks-get-moving/) - Plants in catch-up mode as stock flows pick up, with wave of cull cows and prime beef on its way.
- [Ag heavyweights to contest Southland seat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/ag-heavyweights-to-contest-southland-seat/) - Jason Herrick and Peter McDonald both have their eye on seat held by Joseph Mooney.
- [Pāmu aims high with Waikite Farm sheep genetics](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/pamu-aims-high-with-waikite-farm-sheep-genetics/) - Open day hears sights are set on gains that will put them in top percentile across NZ.
- [Small market, big risk: NZ slipping off global agrichem supply chain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/small-market-big-risk-nz-slipping-off-global-agrichem-supply-chain/) - Time spent with agrichemical suppliers in India and China brings home how much approval delays are costing New Zealand.
- [Good and bad signals from ANZ for agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/good-and-bad-signals-from-anz-for-agriculture/) - Economists foresee three official cash rate increases this year, of 25 basis points each in July, September and October, taking it to 3%.
- [Hop farmers work to brew new markets despite export hurdles](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/hop-farmers-work-to-brew-new-markets-despite-export-hurdles/) - Thirsty Americans enjoy New Zealand hops in their tap and bottled beers, but the market is now much more difficult and expensive for hop exporters to access.
- [Insurer resumes cover in Canterbury towns after mayors step in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/insurer-resumes-cover-in-canterbury-towns-after-mayors-step-in/) - AA Insurance has backed down on a decision to halt new insurance policies in Woodend, Canterbury, after meeting with local mayors.
- [Fonterra shines in global greenwashing study](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-shines-in-global-greenwashing-study/) - Fonterra among only three major producers backing environmental claims with scientific evidence, US study finds.
- [French fashion house Chanel and NZ high country station team up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/french-fashion-house-chanel-and-nz-high-country-station-team-up/) - The owners of Lammermoor Station will launch the joint venture with Chanel for the supply of its wool.
- [Grain growers mull options in unstable market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/grain-growers-mull-options-in-unstable-market/) - On both sides of Tasman, farmers are having to contend with a range of factors in making planting calls.
- [FENZ works to close gaps in firefighting ranks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/fenz-works-to-close-gaps-in-firefighting-ranks/) - Growing pressure on volunteer brigades to respond to forest fires given the scale of conversion of farmland to exotic forestry.
- [Transport boost helps, but bus route losses still hurting communities: RWNZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/transport-boost-helps-but-bus-route-losses-still-hurting-communities-rwnz/) - Rural Women NZ welcomes higher school transport allowance but warns bus cuts still threaten rural communities and student access.
- [Geopolitics temper dairy market momentum](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/geopolitics-temper-dairy-market-momentum/) - April marks a shift as rising input and logistics costs start to filter through the supply chain, writes Cristina Alvarado.
- [Forestry Regulatory Settings poll – April 16](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/forestry-regulatory-settings-poll-april-16/) - More than 90% of poll respondents do not believe New Zealand has the right regulatory settings in place.
- [Farmer fears for land and wildlife as forestry moves in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/farmer-fears-for-land-and-wildlife-as-forestry-moves-in/) - Central Hawke’s Bay farmer James Hunter fears nearby pine expansion could undo decades of conservation work.
- [Labour will back India free trade deal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/labour-will-back-india-free-trade-deal/) - Chris Hipkins says Labour will support National in passing the India-NZ free trade deal, but warns the party still has concerns.
- [Bid to lock-in fertiliser stocks and price a non-starter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/bid-to-lock-in-fertiliser-stocks-and-price-a-non-starter/) - Arable farmers rebuffed in attempt to contract for one of sector’s biggest input costs ahead of time.
- [Behind the surge: who’s really buying NZ farms?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/behind-the-surge-whos-really-buying-nz-farms/) - Farming families are putting their hands up when neighbouring operations come on the market, the data shows.
- [Cows, calves swim to safety after Hawke's Bay downpour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/cows-calves-swim-to-safety-after-hawkes-bay-downpour/) - Hawke’s Bay rain catches farmers unawares as 200mm falls in under four hours.
- [Infrastructure Commission to oversee major projects under new government plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/infrastructure-commission-to-oversee-major-projects-under-new-government-plan/) - The government says it is shifting oversight from Treasury to the Infrastructure Commission.
- ['Pain' ahead for dairy farmers as prices ease](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pain-ahead-for-dairy-farmers-as-prices-ease/) - Farmers are being warned to brace for a challenging next season after prices eased at the latest global dairy trade auction.
- [Canterbury regional council seeks more funds to fight erosion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/canterbury-regional-council-seeks-more-funds-to-fight-erosion/) - Canterbury's regional council will seek MPI funding to continue to support a programme which supports farmers to manage erosion-prone land.
- [Fonterra farmers follow their milk to China on study tour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-farmers-follow-their-milk-to-china-on-study-tour/) - Tours are designed to help farmers connect with the co-op’s strategy and see how their milk turns up on the global stage.
- [Wet autumn poses challenges for aerial fertiliser operations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wet-autumn-poses-challenges-for-aerial-fertiliser-operations/) - Rising costs passed on in a fuel surcharge are not yet limiting aerial applications of fertiliser.
- [Waitaki water plans leave sour taste](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/waitaki-water-plans-leave-sour-taste/) - To meet national water quality standards, the council is having to upgrade delivery to small community schemes – at a cost.
- [Where tech backs tried and tested methods](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/where-tech-backs-tried-and-tested-methods/) - Neil Aicken is renowned for the award-winning, all-grass system that finishes 2000 bulls on his farms every year.
- [Taranaki YFC reunion kicks off pre-centenary](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/taranaki-yfc-reunion-kicks-off-pre-centenary/) - Past members of Young Farmers and Country Girls invited to come for the competition, stay for the dinner-dance.
- [Exotic forestry is our generation’s rabbit plague](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/exotic-forestry-is-our-generations-rabbit-plague/) - This time the industry we’re up against is better-funded and organised than the rabbit scourge NZ overcame in the 19th century, says a campaigner on exotic forestry.
- [Forestry offers lifeline for uneconomic farms, says investment boss](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/forestry-offers-lifeline-for-uneconomic-farms-says-investment-boss/) - There are some farms that should really be in trees, says MyFarm founder Andrew Watters.
- [Filipino farming couple find success and balance in Southland dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/filipino-farming-couple-find-success-and-balance-in-southland-dairy/) - A migrant dairy farming couple built a successful life in Southland, contract milking 900 cows while balancing family, culture and rural challenges.
- [Farmers ask why councils get longer consents than farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-ask-why-councils-get-longer-consents-than-farms/) - Farmers push for equal wastewater consent rules as councils eye longer, cheaper approvals.
- [Australian company eyes rural Southland for new fertiliser plant](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/australian-company-eyes-rural-southland-for-new-fertiliser-plant/) - Australian-backed bid to convert Southland lignite into urea could end NZ’s reliance on imports.
- [Gloves off, gumboots on for new boxing world champ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/gloves-off-gumboots-on-for-new-boxing-world-champ/) - Lani Daniels celebrated her historic win at New York, where she claimed three world titles before returning home to Pipiwai to resume everyday life.
- [Colyton School’s $5K win turns into working bee](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/colyton-schools-5k-win-turns-into-working-bee/) - Parents pitch in as Rabobank team makes tracks for playground in Good Deeds competition.
- [Localised flooding, high river levels across lower North Island](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/localised-flooding-high-river-levels-across-lower-north-island/) - Heavy rain is beginning to ease across the lower North Island, though high river levels, local flooding and lingering road hazards remain a concern.
- [Farm foresters elect new executive members](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-foresters-elect-new-executive-members/) - New Zealand Farm Forestry Association gathers to explore theme of Small Forests – Big Future.
- [Foodstuffs tunes supply chain as cost hikes bite](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/foodstuffs-tunes-supply-chain-as-cost-hikes-bite/) - Co-ops are working with suppliers to mitigate fallout from US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Drop in milkfat prices drags GDT index down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/drop-in-milkfat-prices-drags-gdt-index-down/) - Second substantial market fall in April as scale of fat product declines exceed forecasts.
- [Major dairy operator Hopkins Group exits with full asset sell-off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/hopkins-dairy-farming-group-calls-time/) - One of the region’s larger dairy farming groups is cashing up, selling its farms, livestock and equipment in a planned wind-down.
- [Winston Peters says Luxon gave no warning over leadership vote](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/winston-peters-says-luxon-gave-no-warning-over-leadership-vote/) - Peters says he was left out of the loop on a leadership vote, claiming Christopher Luxon gave no prior notice.
- [Rural schools in line for grants and transport boost amid rising fuel costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/rural-schools-in-line-for-grants-and-transport-boost-amid-rising-fuel-costs/) - Rural schools are set to be among the biggest beneficiaries of a government package aimed at easing the impact of high fuel prices.
- [Former PSA head applies for top meat role](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/former-psa-head-applies-for-top-meat-role/) - Issue of taking inspections private to the fore as Meat Industry Association prepares to appoint new CEO.
- [World shearing champion turns to family and wellbeing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/world-shearing-champion-turns-to-family-and-wellbeing/) - Retired from competition, Rowland Smith is now focused on farming, family, and supporting the next generation.
- [Horizons region braces for more ‘unpredictable’ weather](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horizons-region-braces-for-more-unpredictable-weather/) - Wild weather lashes the Horizons region, with heavy rain, rising rivers and warnings in place as authorities brace for more “volatile” conditions.
- [Tough times eased by forestry cash flow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/tough-times-eased-by-forestry-cash-flow/) - For this Otago farmer, forestry has been a recent and welcome addition to the family farming business.
- [The New Zealand wool that went around the moon](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/the-new-zealand-wool-that-went-around-the-moon/) - Auckland-based company Lanaco had its filters on board the Artemis II mission.
- [Luxon survives National leadership vote, refuses to take questions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/luxon-survives-national-leadership-vote-refuses-to-take-questions/) - National closes ranks behind Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after a tense caucus meeting and secret confidence vote.
- [Could Northland be NZ's coffee-growing capital?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/could-northland-be-nzs-coffee-growing-capital/) - Commercial coffee growing in Aotearoa is still an emerging industry, but work is underway to expand in Northland.
- [Northland milk company stops deliveries over soaring fuel prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/northland-milk-company-stops-deliveries-over-soaring-fuel-prices/) - A combination of soaring fuel prices, global uncertainty caused by the ran war, and challenging weather has forced Bella Vacca to stop its deliveries.
- [Busy season underway for taxidermists and wild game butchers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/busy-season-underway-for-taxidermists-and-wild-game-butchers/) - The roar is on, and as hunters head bush for trophy stags, taxidermists and butchers brace for their busiest season.
- [Our diplomacy is still living in the past](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/our-diplomacy-is-still-living-in-the-past/) - NZ’s current diplomacy is a major threat to our wealth and welfare both now and well into the future, says Alan Emerson.
- [Managing input costs key to planning for season ahead](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/managing-input-costs-key-to-planning-for-season-ahead/) - Our pasture‑based systems give us a comparative advantage during periods of global input cost stress, says Tracy Brown.
- [Feds alleges anti-farming influence in pork imports row](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-flags-anti-farming-influence-in-pork-imports-row/) - Investigation shows campaigners have ulterior motives and are using farmers against farmers, Federated Farmers says.
- [Prices rise but fertiliser supply chain holds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/prices-rise-but-fertiliser-supply-chain-holds/) - Farmers urged to stick to normal buying patterns as co-ops source urea and other essential products from alternative markets.
- [New research gives cows a fertility boost](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/new-research-gives-cows-a-fertility-boost/) - Researchers in the Resilient Dairy Programme are working to see where gains can be made with cow fertility.
- [Deer and pigs on the rise as forestry debate intensifies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/deer-and-pigs-on-the-rise-as-forestry-debate-intensifies/) - Concerns are growing over rising pest numbers near forestry, though officials warn the link is still largely anecdotal.
- [Golfers raise their game for charity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/golfers-raise-their-game-for-charity/) - Meet the Need’s golf tournament will be repeated at two other courses next month to help families doing it tough.
- ['Party needs to do better', but Christopher Luxon says he won't stand down, be rolled](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/party-needs-to-do-better-but-christopher-luxon-says-he-wont-stand-down-be-rolled/) - Luxon blames leaks about his leadership on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs" and says he will address the matter with his caucus.
- [Public urged to keep eyes and ears open for kiwi birds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/public-urged-to-keep-eyes-and-ears-open-for-kiwi-birds/) - The recent sighting of a western brown kiwi in Pureora Forest Park’s Waipapa Block has dialled up kiwi fever in the North Island.
- [More diesel capacity coming online](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/more-diesel-capacity-coming-on-line/) - Storage tanks at Marsden Point fuel import terminal to be available from May 31.
- [Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dragon-fruit-a-sweet-choice-for-storm-scarred-northland/) - A trial to grow the exotic and striking dragon fruit is hitting its straps. Could the new sweet varieties developed in New Zealand be a viable crop for local growers amid a changing climate?
- [EPA admits cost of running government's fast-track process in excess](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/environmental-protection-authority-admits-cost-of-running-governments-fast-track-process-in-excess/) - The agency was granted a $10 million Crown loan for the set-up costs associated with running the process.
- [Last of the Napier wool sales ends on high note](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/last-of-the-napier-wool-sales-ends-on-high-note/) - Sales centralised in Christchurch from the end of this month.
- [Put Pāmu farms in the hands of our top farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/put-pamu-farms-in-the-hands-of-our-top-farmers/) - Moving from ownership to stewardship would mean a smarter future for Pāmu Farms, says Golden Bay farmer Tim Rhodes.
- [Space for rural professionals to connect and grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/space-for-rural-professionals-connect-and-grow/) - Beyond the Gate community built around monthly themes, with tools to unpack each topic and a live session focused on how to apply the ideas day to day.
- [India FTA takes key step forward](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/india-fta-takes-key-step-forward/) - Parliamentary processes still lie ahead after deal clears legal hurdles.
- [Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fuel-crisis-does-little-to-diminish-new-zealanders-love-for-utes-data-shows/) - Figures released this week show sales of new light commercial vehicles in March were up, with many purchasers looking at greener ute options.
- [Clear expectations make for good employees](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/clear-expectations-make-for-good-employees/) - SIDE workshop explores what makes a good boss, and a good staff member.
- [Farm waste workshops kick off in Otago and Canterbury](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-waste-workshops-kick-off-in-otago-and-canterbury/) - Farmers at the events tend to share valuable tips on local waste solutions as well as hearing from the experts.
- [Growing Future Farmers moves into dairy space](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/growing-future-farmers-moves-into-dairy-space/) - First young trainees kick off pilot programme with assignment to their farmer-mentors.
- [Arable looking for its next crop of winners](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/arable-looking-for-its-next-crop-of-winners/) - Nominations are open for the 2026 Arable Awards.
- [Funding renewed of ECan soil conservation programme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/funding-renewed-of-ecan-soil-conservation-programme/) - Hailed as incredibly successful programme for tackling hill country erosion, improving soil health and supporting long-term farm and community resilience.
- [Douglas fir wilding a growing risk in Southland](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/douglas-fir-wilding-a-growing-risk-in-southland/) - Rapid spread risks undoing decades of control work on other species.
- [Is Labour playing politics with the India FTA?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/is-labour-playing-politics-with-the-india-fta/) - Delays in giving its support to the deal are starting to stretch credulity, writes Nigel Stirling.
- [Boost for NZ deer velvet in Korean product launch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/boost-for-nz-deer-velvet-in-korean-product-launch/) - Extract derived from premium NZ deer velvet is the active ingredient in immune-enhancing product approved by Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
- [Downs upbeat on NZ Story success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/downs-upbeat-on-nz-story-success/) - As he leaves the job, CEO of the marketing agency reflects on six years of selling the national brand to the world.
- [Nitrogen cuts bring no payoff for Golden Bay farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nitrogen-cuts-bring-no-payoff-for-golden-bay-farmers/) - Farming families do everything right and still risk being in the firing line for water quality.
- [Timing key to spending the Fonterra windfall](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/timing-key-to-spending-the-fonterra-windfall/) - Don’t rush it, but don’t wait too long either, says and investment adviser.
- [A large, lazy low lingers over New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/a-large-lazy-low-lingers-over-new-zealand/) - Large lows are often broken up into pockets of rain and wind, and dry and calm, says Phil Duncan, so it won’t be stormy all week.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, April 17](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-april-17/) - Farmers Weekly’s latest podcast explores tensions around forestry expansion, strong store lamb demand pointing to healthy margins, and Otago farmers’ continued success in environmental awards.
- [Seventh win in 20 years for Feds Otago leaders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/seventh-win-in-20-years-for-feds-otago-leaders/) - A century-old family farm earns top honours as Luke and Nicole Kane take out Otago’s premier environmental award.
- [Pain of forestry conversions is raw and real](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/pain-of-forestry-conversions-is-raw-and-real/) - A doctoral candidate studies communities that are being gutted by conversion of working farms to exotic forestry.
- [Choppy global seas for red meat exports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/choppy-global-seas-for-red-meat-exports/) - The war on Iran is playing out pretty much as predicted for NZ exports – as something of a nuisance, writes Reece Brick.
- [Processors urged to account for guts and glands](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/processors-urged-to-account-for-guts-and-glands/) - Kellogg research tracks the returns accrued on ‘fifth quarter’ parts of the carcase – and who benefits.
- [Why Feds is cautious on gene-tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/why-feds-is-cautious-on-gene-tech/) - Federated Farmers’ cautious stance on gene technology is under fire, as debate grows over GE reform, farmer choice and New Zealand’s future farming systems.
- [Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rakiura-stewart-island-residents-face-costly-trips-to-mainland-for-health-care/) - For a decade now, residents on Stewart Island have been forced to travel to the mainland to see a GP.
- [Ag tech apprentice in the pit for supercar event](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/ag-tech-apprentice-in-the-pit-for-supercar-event/) - Swapping farm machinery for spot on racing team for the weekend has Colby Monk excited about where his chosen trade can take him.
- [Marine farmers using AI to find out what's happening under water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/marine-farmers-using-ai-to-find-out-whats-happening-under-water/) - Scientists and engineers are working together to develop new tools that give marine farmers better metrics, in a bid to push growth in the sector.
- [Underground regen farm fest set for North Island in 2027](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/underground-regen-farm-fest-set-for-north-island-in-2027/) - Venue will be Wholly Cow, a regenerative sheep and beef farm in Te Miro on the outskirts of Cambridge.
- [DWN Regional Leader awards finalists named](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dwn-regional-leader-awards-finalists-named/) - Ashleigh Gordon and Leilani Lobb said to embody the essence of leadership in rural communities.
- [Alliance wins multiple golds at NZ Food Producer Awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alliance-wins-multiple-golds-at-nz-food-producer-awards/) - Cuts of beef, venison and lamb all recognised for outstanding quality.
- [Labour Party questions FTA - April 9](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/labour-party-questions-fta-april-9/) - Many supported Labour questioning the immigration aspect of the India FTA, though others felt the agreement should focus on trade and be backed in the bigger picture.
- [ETS brakes forestry, but pressure on farmland remains](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/ets-brakes-forestry-but-pressure-on-farmland-remains/) - Forestry’s footprint may be stabilising, but farmers warn ongoing conversions and carbon pricing still put pressure on pastoral land.
- [Farming and forestry not mutually exclusive](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/the-rural-cost-of-forestry-conversion/farming-and-forestry-not-mutually-exclusive/) - Trees don’t need to throw shade on grass in a system where the two can work together, foresters point out.
- [Natural wetlands fencing rules come down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/natural-wetlands-fencing-rules-come-down/) - Government announces it is amending regulations that kept all stock excluded from wetlands, regardless of farming intensity.
- [Should New Zealand follow Australia's lead on the fuel crisis?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/should-new-zealand-follow-australias-lead-on-the-fuel-crisis/) - Analysis – Calls for stronger fuel support grow, but Australia’s deeper crisis and bigger economy limit direct comparisons with New Zealand.
- [Comvita taps Singapore rescue offer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/comvita-taps-singapore-rescue-offer/) - Honey producer agrees on a refinancing package with its lenders, conditional on the successful execution of $30m capital raise.
- [Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/kiwi-founded-shoe-company-allbirds-pivots-to-ai/) - The company said it was now going to focus on Artificial Intelligence rather than sneakers, under the new name of NewBird AI.
- [Farmers learn to post, like and share their daily round](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-learn-to-post-like-and-share-their-daily-round/) - A social media workshop for dairy farmers helps build a bridge and a brand that spans town and country.
- [Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/envy-becomes-new-zealands-first-billion-dollar-apple-brand/) - Global sales milestone reached as premium apple varieties outstrip growth in mainstream.
- [Merino undies having their day in the sun](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/merino-undies-having-their-day-in-the-sun/) - Consumers increasingly want natural fibres next to their skin, market foray shows.
- [Crown lease reform would free ‘untapped potential’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/crown-lease-reform-would-free-untapped-potential/) - Change could affect management of 1.2 million hectares of pastoral lease land in the South Island.
- [Brazilians propose Northland ethanol opportunity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/brazilians-propose-northland-ethanol-opportunity/) - Cropping opportunities may exist for farmers as country looks anew at alternative fuel sources.
- [Centennial celebrations wrap up for Rural Women NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/centennial-celebrations-wrap-up-for-rural-women-nz/) - Rural Women NZ wrapped a centennial weekend in Whanganui with historical visits, awards and quilts.
- [Southland women’s forestry project wins top honour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/southland-womens-forestry-project-wins-top-honour/) - Rural Women New Zealand’s Southland forestry scheme has been recognised for giving back more than $800,000 to Southland communities.
- [Rural communities feeling strain of rising fuel prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-communities-feeling-strain-of-rising-fuel-prices/) - Rising fuel costs hit rural communities hard, with Rural Women NZ warning of mounting pressure on households, businesses and essential services.
- [Mobility cuts risk isolating rural Kiwis, RWNZ warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mobility-cuts-risk-isolating-rural-kiwis-rwnz-warns/) - Changes to transport support are raising concerns about access, independence and isolation in rural communities.
- [Inside Out workshops to support rural women’s mental health](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/inside-out-workshops-to-support-rural-womens-mental-health/) - New funding will support free wellbeing workshops for rural women, aiming to provide tools to manage stress and strengthen communities.
- [New generation steps up at Helensville A&P Show](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/new-generation-steps-up-at-helensville-ap-show/) - Sophie Holst has become the youngest female president of the Helensville A&P Show, continuing a five-generation family legacy.
- [RWNZ fund helping weather the storm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rwnz-fund-helping-weather-the-storm/) - Severe weather drives rise in Rural Women relief grants.
- [The essence of a rural woman – in a bottle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/the-essence-of-a-rural-woman-in-a-bottle/) - Custom gin captures spirit of rural women.
- [RWNZ welcomes KiwiSaver flexibility for first-farm buyers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rwnz-welcomes-kiwisaver-flexibility-for-first-farm-buyers/) - Rural Women NZ says KiwiSaver reform removes a key barrier for farm workers and rural teachers wanting to enter the property market.
- [PGW's Growing the Country backs Rural Women NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pgws-growing-the-country-backs-rural-women-nz/) - Supplier and customer-backed campaign delivers $40,000 to support rural women and community networks.
- [Backbone of rural NZ deserves fair pay](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/backbone-of-rural-nz-deserves-fair-pay/) - Rural Women NZ says pay equity changes threaten health, education and the future sustainability of rural communities.
- [Historic advocacy pays off with rural emergency medicine funding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/historic-advocacy-pays-off-with-rural-emergency-medicine-funding/) - Rural Women NZ celebrates a long-fought victory for equitable access to emergency medicines in rural communities.
- [Bridging urban and rural at Pōhatu Farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/bridging-urban-and-rural-at-pohatu-farm/) - Julia Broughton shares how Pōhatu Farm blends sheep and beef with tourism, and why rural women should back themselves to begin.
- [Rural Women NZ pilot connects isolated families to vital services](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/rural-women-nz-pilot-connects-isolated-families-to-vital-services/) - The MPI-funded ConnectHER pilot is linking rural women and families with mental health, housing and healthcare support in isolated regions.
- [Farming mum turns colostrum into baby skincare startup](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/how-a-farming-mum-turned-liquid-gold-into-a-baby-skincare-startup/) - From a desperate search to soothe her newborn’s eczema, Sarah Kirkland turned A2 colostrum from the family farm into Elm Lab, NZ’s first of its kind baby skincare.
- [A partnership to make Martha proud](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/a-partnership-to-make-martha-proud/) - Rural Women New Zealand and Farmers Weekly team up to honour a century-old record of improving life for women in agriculture.
- [Expanded role for pharmacists announced](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/expanded-role-for-pharmacists-announced/) - The Health Minister says it will make it easier for children and families to get timely care for simple conditions.
- [New Zealand's fuel stocks drop but remain stable](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-zealands-fuel-stocks-drop-but-remain-stable/) - Fuel reserves drop a few days nationwide, but officials say there’s no immediate concern despite delays.
- [Fonterra CEO will chart new course for co-op](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-ceo-will-chart-new-course-for-co-op/) - Richard Allen hailed for grasp of strategic direction after Mainland divestment.
- [Champion of conservation leaves lasting legacy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/champion-of-conservation-leaves-lasting-legacy/) - Conservation champion and former Waipā mayor Alan Livingston remembered for leadership, legacy and decades of service to farming and native protection.
- [Southland growers still holding back on farm plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/southland-growers-still-holding-back-on-farm-plans/) - Only 19 out of a potential 3700 properties have submitted plans as farmers bank on changes before May deadline.
- [Pāmu passes Fonterra windfall to government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pamu-passes-fonterra-windfall-to-government/) - Taxpayer will receive a $10m special dividend from the state farmer.
- [Learning to get out of the bloody way on farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/learning-to-get-out-of-the-bloody-way-on-farm/) - As farms get bigger and employ more people, it takes a different set of skills to be a good farmer, says Mark Guscott.
- [Fonterra farmer-shareholders cash in on Mainland sale payouts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-farmer-shareholders-cash-in-on-mainland-sale-payouts/) - Fonterra payout lands in farmers’ accounts, with spending focused on debt, efficiency upgrades, and building resilience in the sector.
- [Lincoln professor to head agri platform on global commission](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/lincoln-professor-to-head-agricultural-platform-on-global-commission/) - Feather in cap for university as Professor Pablo Gregorini joins Global Economic Sustainable Development Commission.
- [Rural school buses at a crossroads](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/rural-school-buses-at-a-crossroads/) - Review of New Zealand’s school transport policy puts rural families at risk, as bus access, outdated allowances and rigid rules threaten community viability.
- [Cashed-up dairy farmers urged to spend wisely](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/cashed-up-dairy-farmers-urged-to-spend-wisely/) - Advisers stress managing Fonterra payouts wisely, focusing on debt, reinvestment, and avoiding potential tax pitfalls.
- [Rural GPs to be trained in ‘planned care’ skills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-gps-to-be-trained-in-planned-care-skills/) - Training will focus on assessing and treating heavy or unusual bleeding and removing and examining skin lesions, among other priorities.
- [Iran war driving up costs across NZ farming sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/iran-war-driving-up-costs-across-nz-farming-sector/) - Higher fuel, freight and fertiliser costs linked to Iran conflict threaten margins, with SFF estimating a $35m impact.
- [Record Fonterra payout injects billions into NZ economy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/record-fonterra-payout-injects-billions-into-nz-economy/) - We’ll not see its like again, say industry commentators on largest transaction in NZ economic history.
- [West Coast couple grow NZ’s only cranberries against the odds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/west-coast-couple-grow-nzs-only-cranberries-against-the-odds/) - West Coast couple behind NZ’s only cranberry farm share the challenges, flavours and surprises of growing the tart “superfruit” in Hokitika.
- [Medicinal cannabis exports getting overseas faster](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/medicinal-cannabis-exports-getting-overseas-faster/) - NZ cuts cannabis export wait times, boosting shipments and signalling easier rules for growers and exporters.
- [Job churn not a problem on dairy farms, survey shows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/job-churn-not-a-problem-on-dairy-farms-survey-shows/) - More than 80% of Dairy Farm Employee respondents said they plan to stay in the industry.
- [Unfinished business: Hunterville shearer smashes world record](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/unfinished-business-hunterville-shearer-smashes-world-record/) - Shane Ratima shares the mental and physical skills that took him and to teammates into the world record books, after a failed first attempt lit the fire.
- [Resilience is starting to trump efficiency ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/resilience-is-starting-to-trump-efficiency/) - Globally, there’s a clear shift towards building more secure, self-reliant systems, writes Erica van Reenen.
- [Dairy-beef partnerships gain ground in new joint industry pilot](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-beef-partnerships-gain-ground-in-new-joint-industry-pilot/) - Dairy and beef sectors trial new partnerships to boost calf value, with Owl Farm and farmers testing dairy-beef breeding and strengthening supply chain links.
- [King Country River Care to hold expo evening](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/king-country-river-care-to-hold-expo-evening/) - Body covers 2800 square kilometres and 11 sub-catchment groups, involving 350 farms in the area.
- [Science policy that fails the test](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/science-policy-that-fails-the-test/) - The government is stripping down an already stripped science sector to put money into agritech, writes Alan Emerson.
- [Review highlights five advantages of organic farming for NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/review-highlights-five-advantages-of-organic-farming-for-nz/) - Study makes business case for organic growing with rising input costs and growing environmental pressure.
- [New dry cow advice supports selective use](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/new-dry-cow-advice-supports-selective-use/) - Matching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.
- [Farmer banned for life after animals die from neglect](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmer-banned-for-life-after-animals-die-from-neglect/) - Rangitīkei farmer banned from owning animals after more than 140 deaths, with court citing serious neglect and failure to provide adequate care.
- [Rabbits and rocks: the changing face of rural Wānaka](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/rabbits-and-rocks-the-changing-face-of-rural-wanaka/) - Gerry Shaw once farmed in the heart of Hāwea, in a time before developers outnumbered farmers.
- [Pig welfare import debate fires up online](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pig-welfare-import-debate-fires-up-online/) - Leaders point out issue is complicated by trade rules – and NZ’s own record when it comes to matters such as bobby calves.
- [Hawke's Bay mayors split over Cyclone Vaianu emergency call](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/hawkes-bay-mayors-split-over-cyclone-vaianu-emergency-call/) - Wairoa mayor calls Cyclone Vaianu emergency “woke,” but others defend early action, saying lessons from Gabrielle mean it’s safer to prepare than risk lives.
- [Farmers relieved to dodge Cyclone Vaianu bullet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-relieved-to-dodge-cyclone-vaianu-bullet/) - Growers count minimal cost of weather event that at one stage threatened to rival Cyclone Gabrielle.
- [Beef on the brink of technological revolution](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/beef-on-the-brink-of-technological-revolution/) - Livestock wearables are set to transform hill country farming, says a Kellogg scholar who has made a study of the tech.
- [Winter beehive losses jump as varroa mite tightens grip](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/winter-beehive-losses-jump-as-varroa-mite-tightens-grip/) - NZ beekeepers face rising hive losses as varroa mites spread and low honey prices reduce treatment.
- [Alliance announces C-suite appointments](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alliance-announces-c-suite-appointments/) - Rob Stowell to take up post of chief financial officer after almost 20 years at Synlait.
- [Pāmu CEO makes strong case for status quo](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/pamu-ceo-makes-strong-case-for-status-quo/) - Many internal and industry-wide factors support the continuation of state ownership, Allan Barber concludes.
- [O’Connor raises animal welfare concerns in Pāmu cattle video](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/oconnor-raises-animal-welfare-concerns-in-pamu-cattle-video/) - Damien O’Connor stands by footage of thin breeding cows, citing ongoing concerns.
- [A2 Milk Co warns of Iran war disruption](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/a2-milk-co-warns-of-iran-war-disruption/) - Effect is expected to impact the company’s performance against 2026 guidance.
- [Health to the fore as world dairy comes to NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/health-to-the-fore-as-world-dairy-comes-to-nz/) - International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit set for Auckland in November.
- [Supply chain crunch raising price of agricultural goods](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/supply-chain-crunch-raising-price-of-agricultural-goods/) - Rural retailers warn farmers of rising costs for fertiliser, feed, and imported goods as global supply pressures intensify.
- [Northern Young Farmer back in finals again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/northern-young-farmer-back-in-finals-again/) - Despite a tough start to the year, Justin Ruygrok from Aka Aka in Waikato took first place in the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
- [Inside NZ’s ute culture: tradition, community and a changing future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/inside-nzs-ute-culture-tradition-community-and-a-changing-future/) - Loved and criticised, the humble ute has evolved into a lifestyle staple shaping how Kiwis work, travel and live.
- [Export sectors rally for India FTA, warning NZ could fall behind](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/export-sectors-rally-for-india-fta-warning-nz-could-fall-behind/) - Primary industry players seek to inject ‘necessary momentum’ into political party deliberations.
- [Waikato farmer flags flaw in RMA reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/waikato-farmer-flags-flaw-in-rma-reform/) - Bills do not say how councils determine which landowner is responsible if environmental limits are breached, says Don Coles.
- [Fonterra names new CEO](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-names-new-ceo/) - Global ingredients chief Richard Allen to succeed Miles Hurrell on May 1.
- [Rare Avery tractor chugs onto auction block](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rare-avery-tractor-chugs-onto-auction-block/) - Waikato museum exhibit built in Illinois in 1916 is coming to market.
- [Labour has more questions for government on India FTA](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/labour-has-more-questions-for-government-on-india-fta/) - Labour seeks more clarity on NZ–India trade deal, preparing a third letter as questions remain over immigration settings and investment commitments ahead of key deadline.
- [Study finds two-thirds of rural NZ self-supplied water unsafe](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/study-finds-two-thirds-of-rural-nz-self-supplied-water-unsafe/) - Study finds evidence of contamination of domestic water supplies, particularly in farmhouses relying on rainwater runoff into metal water tanks.
- [Heinz Watties, McCain closures force farmers to rethink future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/heinz-watties-mccain-closures-force-farmers-to-rethink-future/) - Loss of processing puts pressure on rotations, revenue and investment as growers face uncertain next steps.
- [Land use rules a knock-out blow for growers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/land-use-rules-a-knock-out-blow-for-growers/) - Plant closures in Hawke’s Bay have dealt a major blow to growers, with Federated Farmers warning strict council rules could leave them with few viable options for their land.
- ['Trifecta' of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/trifecta-of-hazards-for-east-coast-from-cyclone-vaianu/) - Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is encouraging people to be proactive about preparing themselves ahead of yet another storm.
- [Support tool for new contract milkers launched](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/support-tool-for-new-contract-milkers-launched/) - Mid Canterbury pair will arm first-time contract milkers with support needed to succeed, especially in the people, safety and finance spaces.
- [James Ryan to head Rural Leaders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/james-ryan-to-head-rural-leaders/) - Trust well placed to continue to help rural communities to flourish, says next CEO.
- [Cros Spooner retires from Beef + Lamb NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/cros-spooner-retires-from-beef-lamb-nz/) - Long career encompassed evolution of industry-good bodies in sector.
- [Consent rules dim farm solar plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/consent-rules-dim-farm-solar-plans/) - A Waikato farmer says costly consent rules for on-farm solar are unnecessary, as industry leaders call for simpler regulations to support renewable energy uptake.
- [Westerlies say it’s time to play it cooler](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/westerlies-say-its-time-to-play-it-cooler/) - The westerly shift in the weather may bring a touch of autumn normality to our weather pattern over the next couple of weeks, says Phil Duncan.
- [The Hilux that refuses to retire](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/the-hilux-that-refuses-to-retire/) - Trusty workhorse has been part of the stories of three families and is still in service, more than 40 years on.
- ['Big concern' as farmers weeks behind fuel drops amid shortages](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/big-concern-as-farmers-weeks-behind-fuel-drops-amid-shortages/) - Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops.
- [Market lift on show at South Island wool sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/market-lift-on-show-at-south-island-wool-sale/) - Buyer interest strengthens, with competition most evident on well-prepared fleece and lambs’ wool lines.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, April 10](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-april-10/) - In this week’s podcast: young cattle demand surges with insights from Suz Bremner; Miles Hurrell reflects on Fonterra’s future; and Colin Hannah weighs in on dog law changes impacting farmers.
- [Biological seed treatments give growers options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/biological-seed-treatments-give-growers-options/) - System reduces need for synthetic N and answers price, supply and environmental needs, H&T says.
- [Meatworks reprieve is surely only temporary](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/meatworks-reprieve-is-surely-only-temporary/) - The two main players in the processing industry have returned to profit, but that cannot prevent the inevitable consolidation of works, writes Neal Wallace.
- [Pauariki Bridge still out, three years since Gabrielle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pauariki-bridge-still-out-three-years-since-gabrielle/) - Crucial infrastructure took mere hours to destroy – and more than three years later locals are still without a replacement.
- [Canterbury A&P returns to dates rural NZ knows and likes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/canterbury-ap-returns-to-dates-rural-nz-knows-and-likes/) - Show is back on Wednesday-to-Friday schedule it followed for 160 years.
- [Fonterra bonanza a business ‘recycle’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-bonanza-a-business-recycle/) - As payout day inches closer, Miles Hurrell characterises massive capital return to farmers as a prudent reallocation of resources.
- [Anxious wait for Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/anxious-wait-for-cyclone-vaianus-arrival/) - Two-thirds of kiwifruit crop is hanging exposed on the vine as extreme weather bears down.
- [Farmer’s gift sets new owners on their way](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/farmers-gift-sets-new-owners-on-their-way/) - A veteran farmer is paying it forward, gifting the next generation support beyond the farm gate.
- [Thousands of litres of diesel stolen from Marton business](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/thousands-of-litres-of-diesel-stolen-from-marton-business/) - Police are investigating a theft of more than 3000 litres of diesel in the Manawatū town of Marton this week.
- [South Island calves hit the ground running at sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/south-island-calves-hit-the-ground-running-at-sales/) - Top prices for animals in top condition were the order of the day at Temuka recently.
- [Water Safety poll results – April 2](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/water-safety-poll-results-april-2/) - Many who responded were confident in their water thanks to filtration and maintenance, though others said concerns remain with self-supplied sources.
- [Rebalancing for impact: NZ’s science funding reset and the primary sector](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/rebalancing-for-impact-nzs-science-funding-reset-and-the-primary-sector/) - This is about building a science system fit for the future, says the PM’s chief science adviser.
- [Women’s Day campaign pays off for Southland distillery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/womens-day-campaign-pays-off-for-southland-distillery/) - Medal-winning whisky made from NZ grains launched in award-winning bottles.
- [Mystery clouds farm sale to foreign party](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mystery-clouds-farm-sale-to-foreign-party/) - LINZ declines to provide information on who is buying what, where, and why they were allowed to skip a key step in the process.
- [Fast Worm promises speedier parasite detection](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/fast-worm-promises-speedier-parasite-detection/) - New test based not on larvae but on their DNA – present in animal faeces long before the eggs hatch.
- [Danone summer internship was ‘amazing’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/danone-summer-internship-was-amazing/) - Programme connects Telford graduate with professional side of the agricultural industry.
- [State of groundwater all too predictable](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/state-of-groundwater-all-too-predictable/) - Reports on pollution are a plea for action, scientists say.
- [BLNZ poo study gleaning info on FE](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/blnz-poo-study-gleaning-info-on-fe/) - With two years of data under its belt, study is uncovering the many factors that contribute to the scourge.
- [AI firefighting tool meets burning need](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/ai-firefighting-tool-meets-burning-need/) - Canterbury team develops wildfire prediction tool that outperforms existing models to save lives and costs.
- [Relief at the petrol pump on the way, fuel industry says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/relief-at-the-petrol-pump-on-the-way-fuel-industry-says/) - Fuel prices set to ease following ceasefire-driven oil drop, but diesel remains near $4 a litre, keeping pressure on motorists and businesses.
- [US sheepmeat scrutiny looks set to proceed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/us-sheepmeat-scrutiny-looks-set-to-proceed/) - US investigation into NZ lamb exports looms as Trump eyes new tariffs, raising concerns over potential trade restrictions in a key market for New Zealand sheepmeat.
- [Farmers told to stay calm on fert supply](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/farmers-told-to-stay-calm-on-fert-supply/) - Ravensdown says fertiliser supply is secure despite global tensions, urging farmers to ignore alarmist headlines as prices shift but product remains available.
- [Call goes out for pre lamb crossbred wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/call-goes-out-for-pre-lamb-crossbred-wool/) - Zentera has a client in the market for several thousand bales of the micron – and it will help with ZQ certification if needed.
- ['Damaging, potentially life-threatening' Cyclone Vaianu increasingly likely to hit NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/damaging-potentially-life-threatening-cyclone-vaianu-increasingly-likely-to-hit-nz/) - Cyclone Vaianu is tracking toward New Zealand, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, heavy rain and coastal hazards for parts of the North Island this weekend.
- [EPA approves new potato disease chemical](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/epa-approves-new-potato-disease-chemical/) - New tool for growers takes a step closer to reaching market in NZ.
- [Fuel stocks rise in latest update](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fuel-stocks-rise-in-latest-update/) - All are up on the last update, though petrol and diesel reserves have only increased by less than half a day's normal consumption.
- [Lian Butcher to head Environmental Protection Authority](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/lian-butcher-to-head-environmental-protection-authority/) - Environment Group manager at Greater Wellington Regional Council to take on new role.
- [Ag scans horizon for plastic price spike](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ag-scans-horizon-for-plastic-price-spike/) - Latest knock-on effect from the US-Israel war on Iran likely to have more impact further down the supply chain from primary production.
- [Our energy grid is a costly, sputtering shambles](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/our-energy-grid-is-a-costly-sputtering-shambles/) - Alan Emerson says the the government has choices if it has the will to fix the problem.
- [Water storage funding to unlock regional growth, says Patterson](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/water-storage-funding-to-unlock-regional-growth-says-patterson/) - Regional Infrastructure Fund loans Tukituki project $18m for feasibility study.
- [Improved pork production programme pays off](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/improved-pork-production-programme-pays-off/) - Refreshed Primary ITO training programme builds confidence, skills and networks.
- ['It's going to be 1975 again': Diesel prices face sharp jump](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/its-going-to-be-1975-again-diesel-prices-face-sharp-jump/) - Diesel prices in New Zealand are set to exceed $4 a litre this week as global refining costs surge and overseas supply tightens, putting pressure on motorists and businesses.
- [Trust needs to be No 1 export, symposium hears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/trust-needs-to-be-no-1-export-symposium-hears/) - It starts at the farm gate or orchard, where standards become a new language, Lincoln gathering told.
- [Geopolitical turmoil takes a bite out of GDT prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/geopolitical-turmoil-takes-a-bite-out-of-gdt-prices/) - An unexpected drop in GDT prices signals shifting dairy market dynamics, as milkfat products tumble and global trade disruption clouds demand.
- [Danielle Adsett the pick for NZAPI chief](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/danielle-adsett-the-pick-for-nzapi-chief/) - NZ Apples & Pears Incorporated promotes from within in unanimous decision by the board.
- [How Angela Payne built a farming empire from scratch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/how-angela-payne-built-a-farming-empire-from-scratch/) - Angela Payne filled a niche in the animal processing chain and built that into a multimillion-dollar business.
- [Pastoral lease shake-up could unlock huge land value](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/pastoral-lease-shake-up-could-unlock-huge-land-value/) - Proposed reforms would allow new ventures on Crown land, from horticulture to tourism and renewable energy.
- [Resilience on the agenda at AgInnovation 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/resilience-on-the-agenda-at-aginnovation-2026/) - AgInnovation 2026 in Palmerston North will spotlight innovation, resilience and global pressures shaping New Zealand agriculture.
- [Farming app detects rise in 'suspicious' fuel takes overnight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farming-app-detects-rise-in-suspicious-fuel-takes-overnight/) - Data from farm fuel sensors shows a rise in late-night withdrawals, raising concerns as farmers face supply pressures during the global fuel crisis.
- [Meet the Ballance Farm Environment Award regional winners](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/meet-the-ballance-farm-environment-award-regional-winners/) - Winner of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy will be named from among their ranks in July.
- [Three generations of Bennik's behind an egg empire](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/three-generations-of-benniks-behind-an-egg-empire/) - Bennik family leads NZ’s shift to cage-free egg farming, growing a multi-generation poultry business into a diverse, innovative industry pioneer.
- [Tauranga residents urged to consider evacuating as heavy rain heads south](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/orange-heavy-rain-warning-for-northland-metservice-monitoring-tropical-cyclone-vaianu/) - Tauranga residents are urged to evacuate as heavy rain and landslide risks grow, with severe weather warnings spreading across the upper North Island.
- [Bobby calf programme a win for sectors, says McClay](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/bobby-calf-programme-a-win-for-sectors-says-mcclay/) - Dairy and beef will both benefit from new $20.9m Dairy Beef Opportunities initiative, launch told.
- [Acland highlights turning point for sheep and beef ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/acland-highlights-turning-point-for-sheep-and-beef/) - Last year was a significant one for the sector, says Beef + Lamb NZ chair.
- [Hard conversations ahead as fuel hikes bite ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/hard-conversations-ahead-as-fuel-hikes-bite/) - Rising fuel costs from global conflict are forcing contractors to pass on charges, with calls for open, calm conversations with farmers.
- [New GFF programme connects young people with dairy careers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/new-gff-programme-connects-young-people-with-dairy-careers/) - Growing Future Farmers is trialling a dairy programme to give students real farm experience and a pathway into the industry.
- [FAR programme aims to bridge gap between growers and bakers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/nz-programme-aims-to-bridge-gap-between-growers-and-bakers/) - A collaborative FAR initiative is aligning growers, millers and bakers to better understand how grain quality affects flour and baking performance.
- [Vege sector shaken as closures leave crops without a home](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/nz-vege-sector-shaken-as-closures-leave-crops-without-a-home/) - Vegetable growers are facing uncertainty after plant closures, with thousands of hectares left without a clear use.
- [Tender touch wins over Dragon’s Den](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/tender-touch-wins-over-dragons-den/) - NZ meat product range designed with ultra-soft texture triumphs in innovation competition.
- [Agritech sector welcomes funding move](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-sector-welcomes-funding-move/) - Agricultural R&D can only benefit from shift in research priorities, sector says.
- [Alliance Group executive Murray Behrent resigns after 36 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sheep-and-beef/alliance-group-executive-murray-behrent-resigns-after-36-years/) - Alliance Group executive Murray Behrent has resigned after decades with the company, marking another leadership change for the meat processor.
- [Book now for Horticulture NZ’s annual gathering](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/book-now-for-horticulture-nzs-annual-gathering/) - Conference will feature speakers and sessions with ‘real industry and business value’.
- [New Zealand Winegrowers appoints new CEO](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/new-zealand-winegrowers-appoints-new-ceo/) - New Zealand Winegrowers appoints Anishka Jelicich as CEO, with the global wine industry leader set to return to New Zealand to take up the role later this year.
- [Testing times for the ag stand-out that is hort](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/horticulture/testing-times-for-the-ag-stand-out-that-is-hort/) - New Zealand horticulture faces rising costs, supply chain disruption and processing setbacks, creating uncertainty for growers and the sector outlook.
- [Fonterra settles activists' misleading packaging lawsuit for '100% NZ grass-fed' claims](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/fonterra-settles-activists-misleading-packaging-lawsuit-for-100-percent-nz-grass-fed-claims/) - Greenpeace wins case against Fonterra over disputed butter labelling, raising questions about “grass-fed” claims and what it really means for consumers.
- [Far-reaching choices as arable charts new course](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable/far-reaching-choices-as-arable-charts-new-course/) - The pressure on NZ’s arable sector is real, but full of possibility, says Andrew Laming.
- [DairyNZ names new associate director](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairynz-names-new-associate-director/) - North Canterbury farmer Adam Williamson has been named DairyNZ associate director.
- [Economic pecking order key to any rationing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/economic-pecking-order-key-to-any-rationing/) - If diesel does have to be restricted, make sure it’s in a way that still supports production, says Cameron Bagrie.
- [Commerce Commission drags its heels on Bremworth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/commerce-commission-drags-its-heels-on-bremworth/) - Commerce Commission extends review of Bremworth sale to Mohawk, adding uncertainty to deal timing and raising questions over final approval.
- [Controversial Hawke's Bay dam project gets $18m loan from govt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/controversial-hawkes-bay-dam-project-gets-18m-loan-from-govt/) - The proposed Tukituki Water Security Project would see a dam built on the Makaroro River, flooding 22 hectares of conservation land.
- [What makes a contract milking agreement work?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/what-makes-a-contract-milking-agreement-work/) - Learn contract milking agreements, including structure, obligations and best practices for successful farm partnerships.
- [Building an army to stop a stink bug invasion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/building-an-army-to-stop-a-stink-bug-invasion/) - Scientists are developing natural enemies to stop the invasive stink bug, a major threat to NZ crops, as part of efforts to strengthen biosecurity defences.
- [Established South Devon herd goes to market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/established-south-devon-herd-goes-to-market/) - Genetics reach back to the earliest days of the breed in New Zealand.
- [Dairy farmers making more strategic breeding calls](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/dairy-farmers-making-more-strategic-breeding-calls/) - Dairy farmers are making more strategic breeding decisions, using data and genetics to improve herd performance, lift returns and maximise value from every calf.
- [Precision Farming buys NuPoint](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/precision-farming-buys-nupoint/) - Company purchase will enable farmers to connect vehicles on farm and create transparency.
- [Oceans may deliver next-gen weedkillers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/oceans-may-deliver-next-gen-weedkillers/) - University of Waikato researchers close in on a blue solution to a green problem with seaweed trials.
- [Glenaray field day highlights innovation and team culture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/glenaray-field-day-highlights-innovation-and-team-culture/) - Visitors to Glenaray Station saw firsthand how innovation and culture are shaping high-country farming success.
- [Marsden Point to get diesel storage capacity boost](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/marsden-point-to-get-diesel-storage-capacity-boost/) - The government will invest over $20m to boost diesel storage at Marsden Point, aiming to strengthen fuel security and improve resilience against supply disruptions.
- [Kiwis aren't getting their five-plus a day](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/kiwis-arent-getting-their-five-plus-a-day/) - Frozen vegetable sales are declining as diets shift and cost pressures bite, raising concerns as major processors exit and demand patterns change across New Zealand.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, April 2](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-april-2/) - This week’s podcast covers Silver Fern Farms’ return to profit and growing calls for an inquiry into vegetable processing closures and food resilience.
- [More Southland organic dairy converts wanted](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/more-southland-organic-dairy-converts-wanted/) - Fonterra has received requests for applications from farmers to go organic for only about 75% of the volume it needs to make the Stirling plant organic transition viable.
- [How vet tech experience made this dairy farmer better on farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/how-vet-tech-experience-made-this-dairy-farmer-better-on-farm/) - South Auckland dairy farmer Delilah Flavell draws on her valuable skill set every day on farm.
- [Utes and yarns as fabled station opens gates](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/utes-and-yarns-as-fabled-station-opens-gates/) - For the first time in a long while, visitors got to ramble over vast Glenaray Station.
- [Luxon announces election-year Cabinet reshuffle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/luxon-announces-election-year-cabinet-reshuffle/) - Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the prime minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup.
- [Powerless at peak milk: Southland farmers recount storm impact](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/powerless-at-peak-milk-southland-farmers-recount-storm-impact/) - Contract-milkers Brayden and Nicole Kyle recall what got them through the first few days and weeks after a windstorm tore through the farm.
- [Sector cheer another casualty of Iran war](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/sector-cheer-another-casualty-of-iran-war/) - Confidence takes a knock as fuel and fert send shockwaves rippling out from the Middle East.
- [Methane inhibitor rules risk making access harder](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/methane-inhibitor-rules-risk-making-access-harder/) - Submitters take issue with a rule change that would create a new ‘environmental inhibitors’ class to cover methane mitigation treatments.
- [La Niña ends and neutral begins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/la-nina-ends-and-neutral-begins/) - Usually from now on we get a bit more regular chaos in our weather, says Phil Duncan.
- [Meatworks need to bite the bullet on cutbacks, says union](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/meatworks-need-to-bite-the-bullet-on-cutbacks-says-union/) - Skilled workers’ hours reduced and overtime nonexistent as companies eke out season’s work without taking a decision on rationalising facilities.
- [Deer sector showing ‘cautious optimism’, says DINZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/deer-sector-showing-cautious-optimism-says-dinz/) - Deer Industry New Zealand publishes its first State of the Industry report.
- [Scientists bleak on new funding plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/scientists-bleak-on-new-funding-plan/) - Advisory panel wants government to divert millions from land-based research into ‘technology for prosperity’.
- [Prices almost hold their own at North Island wool sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/prices-almost-hold-their-own-at-north-island-wool-sale/) - Market remained cautious with values maintained reasonably well compared to earlier in the season.
- [Farmlands acquires Donaghys Agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/farmlands-acquires-donaghys-agriculture/) - Acquisition will see Donaghys Agriculture join Farmlands while continuing to independently operate its manufacturing, product development and distribution capabilities.
- [Local government prosecutions net $3m in fines in a year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/local-government-prosecutions-net-3m-in-fines-in-a-year/) - CME Metrics Report presents a snapshot of compliance, monitoring and enforcement.
- [Failed satellite out of Auditor-General’s orbit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/failed-satellite-out-of-auditor-generals-orbit/) - Scientists question decision to launch no probe from auditor’s office into what went wrong with MethaneSAT.
- [‘Turning point’ hailed as Synlait-Abbott North Island sale completed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/turning-point-hailed-as-synlait-abbott-north-island-sale-completed/) - Cash injection will go towards meeting dairy company’s bank commitments.
- [Food Strategy poll results – March 26](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/food-strategy-poll-results-march-26/) - Many who backed the idea thought letting other New Zealanders share the high-quality food we produce was vital.
- [The future of NZ dairy in a fuel-constrained world](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-future-of-nz-dairy-in-a-fuel-constrained-world/) - Regenerative type systems shift towards reduced fuel use and increased soil carbon, says Dr Alison Dewes.
- [The science behind our farms, and why it matters more than ever](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-science-behind-our-farms-and-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/) - Animal production science underpins NZ farming, from productivity to sustainability. Continued investment is critical, writes Massey Professor Paul Kenyon.
- [Scales posts sustained shareholder returns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/scales-posts-sustained-shareholder-returns/) - Just over a decade since it went public, company can boast record of consistent gains.
- [Dog laws need more bite – but not for farm dogs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dog-laws-need-more-bite-but-not-for-farm-dogs/) - Federated Farmers backs tougher dog laws, but says the focus must be on roaming dogs and irresponsible owners.
- [Greens push inquiry into Wattie’s, McCain plant closures](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/greens-push-inquiry-into-watties-mccain-plant-closures/) - Parliament should look into implications for NZ food security, party’s ag spokesperson says.
- [McClean green farm credentials are golden](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/mcclean-green-farm-credentials-are-golden/) - High-performing farm systems and sustainability standards are behind New Zealand’s first Gold-certified wool batch.
- [No cold storage shortage as exporters navigate Middle East disruptions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/no-cold-storage-shortage-as-exporters-navigate-middle-east-disruptions/) - Officials say cold storage levels are strong, helping exporters navigate fuel disruption and global uncertainty.
- [On Glenaray, tech helps drive production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/on-glenaray-tech-helps-drive-production/) - Glenaray Station in Southland adopts Halter and Optiweigh technology to monitor cattle weight gain and improve farm management.
- [Meat processing backlogs loom as delayed season hits full swing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/meat-processing-backlogs-loom-as-delayed-season-hits-full-swing/) - Processing plants are ramping up, but a slow start to the season could lead to stock backlogs and tighter killing space.
- [We’re a sector of winners, not victims](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/were-a-sector-of-winners-not-victims/) - Phil Weir says it is time to step out of the defensive crouch and stand tall.
- [Weather lifts February milk production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/weather-lifts-february-milk-production/) - Milk production rose in February, supported by favourable conditions and stronger collections, with steady gains seen across New Zealand and key global regions.
- [Fuel pinch can’t dampen spirits as Fieldays fills up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/fuel-pinch-cant-dampen-spirits-as-fieldays-fills-up/) - Sites are almost 98% booked out with two months still to go.
- [Major turnaround in performance pays off for Silver Fern Farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/major-turnaround-in-performance-pays-off-for-silver-fern-farms/) - Silver Fern Farms has returned to profit after a major financial turnaround, navigating industry challenges and shifting market conditions in 2025.
- [Farm subsidy reform remains stuck after latest WTO talks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farm-subsidy-reform-remains-stuck-after-latest-wto-talks/) - A global deal on farm subsidies remains elusive after WTO talks ended with little progress and ongoing disagreements.
- [Strong field for Dairy Woman of the Year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/strong-field-for-dairy-woman-of-the-year/) - Three dairy leaders from Taranaki and the Bay of Plenty have been named finalists for the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award, recognising leadership and innovation.
- [Halter targets global growth after one of agritech’s biggest raises](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/halter-targets-global-growth-after-one-of-agritechs-biggest-raises/) - Halter’s valuation has surged to $3.4b after a major funding round, with expansion and future capital options on the table.
- [Govt rules out reduction in road user charges for diesel users](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/govt-rules-out-reduction-in-road-user-charges-for-diesel-users/) - Diesel prices have surged, but Nicola Willis says road user charges won’t be reduced, citing fairness and broader policy concerns.
- [Cows to replace mowers in Levin berm grazing trial](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/cows-to-replace-mowers-in-levin-berm-grazing-trial/) - A Levin trial will use dairy cows to graze berms, reducing mowing costs while supporting local organic farming innovation.
- [Kaitāia timber mills may close with loss of hundreds of jobs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kaitaia-timber-mills-may-close-with-loss-of-hundreds-of-jobs/) - Juken New Zealand which is one of Kaitãia's biggest employers says it has started consulting staff about the future of its Northland Mill and Triboard Mill.
- [Mainland behind it, Fonterra sets new course](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/mainland-behind-it-fonterra-sets-new-course/) - Fonterra has completed the Mainland Group sale, returning capital to farmers and investors while shifting focus to higher-return dairy businesses.
- [Aussie EU deal strengthens NZ dairy’s arm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/aussie-eu-deal-strengthens-nz-dairys-arm/) - NZ dairy sector eyes EU trade deal upgrade after Australia secures lower tariffs and better access, boosting pressure ahead of New Zealand FTA review.
- [Have your say on updates to NAIT accreditation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/have-your-say-on-updates-to-nait-accreditation/) - OSPRI is consulting on several key updates, such as a new model where applicants provide evidence upfront as part of their application or renewal.
- [Gun laws take aim at the wrong thing, again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/gun-laws-take-aim-at-the-wrong-thing-again/) - Alan Emerson isn’t buying a claim by Gun Control NZ that most New Zealanders want tougher firearms control.
- [Forestry industry unsure if it's included in national fuel plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/forestry-industry-unsure-if-its-included-in-national-fuel-plan/) - Forestry leaders seek inclusion in New Zealand’s fuel plan, warning its absence could disrupt supply chains and regional economies if shortages worsen.
- [Silver Fern Farms returns to profit after major turnaround](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/silver-fern-farms-returns-to-profit-after-major-turnaround/) - A significant turnaround sees Silver Fern Farms rebound from last year’s loss, with stronger demand and improved returns driving the shift.
- [Diesel stockpiling a headache for truckers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/diesel-stockpiling-a-headache-for-truckers/) - Fuel shortages hit truck stops across New Zealand as stockpiling drives demand spikes, leaving transport operators struggling to refuel and manage rising costs.
- [Animal welfare import restrictions risk hurting NZ farmers, Feds say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/animal-welfare-import-restrictions-risk-hurting-nz-farmers-feds-say/) - Federated Farmers warns restricting low-welfare imports could trigger trade retaliation, putting NZ’s export-driven sector at risk.
- [Agricultural pilots increase farmer fees to cover rising fuel, fertiliser costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/agricultural-pilots-increase-farmer-fees-to-cover-rising-fuel-fertiliser-costs/) - Rising fuel and fertiliser costs from Middle East conflict are hitting New Zealand farmers and agricultural aviation during the busy autumn spreading season, with higher costs being passed on.
- [Prize stations at wits’ end with wildings](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/prize-stations-at-wits-end-with-wildings/) - NZ high country farmers say wilding pines need more funding, political action and targeted grazing as costs rise and spread threatens farms and biodiversity.
- [Push for woollen All Blacks beanies unravels](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/push-for-woollen-all-blacks-beanies-unravels/) - Norsewear and NZ Rugby unable to make the economics – and existing contracts – flex in favour of the local fibre.
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- [Farmers extend DairyNZ mandate in levy vote](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/farmers-extend-dairynz-mandate-in-levy-vote/) - Dairy producers vote to continue with milksolids levy that funds organisation.
- [Confidence edges higher, though war a cause for worry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/confidence-edges-higher-though-war-a-cause-for-worry/) - Rabobank survey also charts rise in sentiment among dairy farmers.
- [Inside Fonterra’s cheesemaking: what makes a great NZ cheese](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/big-cheese-fonterra-shares-a-slice-of-its-process/) - Fonterra produces 150 cheese specifications and measures output in the hundreds of tonnes – but it all comes down to a pinch of product between the fingers.
- [Sustainability the name of the game for dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/sustainability-the-name-of-the-game-for-dairy/) - Dairy Environment Leaders Forum 2026 highlights how NZ dairy is linking productivity with sustainability as farmers and leaders share environmental action.
- [Latest figures show increase in national fuel stocks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/latest-figures-show-increase-in-national-fuel-stocks/) - Petrol and diesel stock levels have lifted, but with tight monitoring in place, questions remain over how secure New Zealand’s fuel supply really is.
- [Global ratings no shield against job cuts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/global-ratings-no-shield-against-job-cuts/) - Lincoln University’s academics are punching well above their weight, yet their positions are still vulnerable, writes Professor Jon Hickford.
- [A delicate balance: vines, vision, family](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/a-delicate-balance-vines-vision-family/) - Kellogg scholar Alice Rule shares her journey from farming to winemaking, insights on leadership, and balancing business, advisory work and family life.
- [LeaderBrand rolls out cutting-edge laser weeder](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/leaderbrand-rolls-out-cutting-edge-laser-weeder/) - A new high-tech solution at LeaderBrand’s Gisborne farm promises to reshape sustainable farming and leafy green production.
- [High country concerns tackled at Glenaray day](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/high-country-concerns-tackled-at-glenaray-day/) - High country farming challenges take centre stage at Glenaray Station field day, with wilding pines, regulation and tech sparking debate.
- [From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/from-beststart-to-kiwisaver-changes-that-might-affect-your-wallet-on-1-april/) - New Zealand April 1 changes 2026 affect KiwiSaver, minimum wage and benefits. What it means for your pay, savings and household costs.
- [Waikato BoP Young Farmer finals team shapes up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/waikato-bop-young-farmer-finals-team-shapes-up/) - Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton takes regional honours.
- [NZ warned of fuel disruption despite steady supply](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fuel-crisis-business-as-usual-luxon-says-but-some-industries-are-struggling-nz-warned-of-fuel-disruption-despite-steady-supply/) - NZ faces potential fuel disruption, with rising demand and prices putting pressure on farmers, businesses and supply systems.
- [Potential legal tangles in Overseer failure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/potential-legal-tangles-in-overseer-failure/) - Legal expert warns Overseer’s financial risk could leave farmers and councils in regulatory limbo, raising compliance challenges under NZ’s RMA framework.
- [US visit brings home move towards biologicals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/us-visit-brings-home-move-towards-biologicals/) - NZ food consultancy underlines the increasing importance consumers attach to how their produce has been grown.
- [Climate adaptation already happening across rural north](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/climate-adaptation-already-happening-across-rural-north/) - Severe weather is reshaping Northland farming, with most producers already adapting as a new study highlights region-led climate solutions.
- [Major weed management study gets underway](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/major-weed-management-study-gets-underway/) - Four-year, $2.6m project involves both arable and vegetable growers.
- [What’s behind the drop in NZ lamb prices right now?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/whats-behind-the-drop-in-nz-lamb-prices-right-now/) - The broader picture still shows upside through to late winter – but from a lower starting point than a month ago.
- [Livestock carriers running into fuel shortages](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/livestock-carriers-running-into-fuel-shortages/) - Fuel shortages and record diesel prices are hitting NZ trucking firms, with empty stations and supply issues prompting calls to lift truck payload limits.
- [When it comes to food, we need to think again](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/when-it-comes-to-food-we-need-to-think-again/) - Angela Clifford warns NZ’s food system is under pressure as imports rise and local producers struggle, raising questions about supply, resilience and the future.
- [Northland faces clean-up after heavy rain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/northland-faces-clean-up-after-heavy-rain/) - More could be on the way for region still setting itself right after January flood.
- [Govt reveals fuel crisis rationing plan - and who will be prioritised](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/nz-government-reveals-details-of-fuel-crisis-rationing-plan/) - The Government’s National Fuel Plan sets out four phases of response, including rationing and prioritisation, if global disruptions threaten NZ fuel supply.
- [Councils tight-lipped on who pays the rates bill](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/councils-tight-lipped-on-who-pays-the-rates-bill/) - Federated Farmers questions councils over lack of transparency on who pays rates, calling for clear data on revenue by property sector across New Zealand.
- [April weather can bring sudden surprises](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/april-weather-can-bring-sudden-surprises/) - Tropical lows mixing with a cold southerly is never a good recipe, says Phil Duncan.
- [Overseas acquisition often spells doom for NZ processors](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/overseas-acquisition-often-spells-doom-for-nz-processors/) - NZ factory closures highlight scale challenges, offshore ownership risks and weak capital investment, raising concerns about long-term viability of local processing industries.
- [Better late than never for farming convert](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/better-late-than-never-for-farming-convert/) - Martin Lemke came late to dairying, but has found the job so enjoyable, he says it hardly feels like work.
- [Demand cautious at South Island wool sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/demand-cautious-at-south-island-wool-sale/) - Pricing softens across most wool types, particularly crossbred fleece, lambs’ wool and oddments.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, March 27](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-march-27/) - This week: pressure mounts on Australia’s red meat sector, concerns grow over NZ processing cutbacks, overseas investors eye our farms, and Federated Farmers weigh in on health and safety reforms.
- [Kiwifruit positive amid Middle East turmoil](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/kiwifruit-positive-amid-middle-east-turmoil/) - Zespri eyes longer term fuel pricing that gives hope the Iran war fallout may be a shorter term issue.
- [Government may pause fuel taxes increases](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-may-pause-fuel-taxes-increases/) - Fuel tax hikes may be delayed as NZ faces a fuel crisis, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop signalling a rethink on planned increases and funding model.
- [Armchair farming ahead for longstanding breeder](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/armchair-farming-ahead-for-longstanding-breeder/) - After 160 years of family farming, South Otago’s McCorkindales disperse Glenside Simmental stud, marking end of an era and shift to boutique breeding in Central Otago.
- [Farms running dry of fuel as rural distributors struggle with allocation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farms-running-dry-of-fuel-as-rural-distributors-struggle-with-allocation/) - Fuel shortages are hitting farms hard, with Central Hawke’s Bay farmers running dry as distributors ration supply amid panic-buying and surging demand.
- [Farmers step up testing as drench-resistance pressure builds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-step-up-testing-as-drench-resistance-pressure-builds/) - Vets report greater incidence of farmers sending in samples for egg counts, as well as home testing.
- [Beyond the plateau: rethinking growth in dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/beyond-the-plateau-rethinking-growth-in-dairy/) - New Zealand’s dairy sector cannot grow in the way it has in the past. So what is the plan to increase the value of exports while improving dairy’s environmental footprint?
- [International ag students gain experience in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/international-ag-students-gain-experience-in-nz/) - An exchange programme with Netherlands university brings three Dutch students to Massey University.
- [Splash of cash puts wetlands on path to health](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/splash-of-cash-puts-wetlands-on-path-to-health/) - A Waikato farming couple’s environmental project is transforming part of their land, drawing strong community support and delivering unexpected results.
- [Overseer likely looking offshore for lifelines](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/overseer-likely-looking-offshore-for-lifelines/) - Nutrient software company refuses to say, but OIA inquiry suggests overseas foray.
- [Focus on critical risk a step in the right direction: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/focus-on-critical-risk-a-step-in-the-right-direction-feds/) - Proposed health and safety law changes could reshape how farmers manage risk, with a sharper focus on critical hazards and reducing confusion.
- [Kiwi exporters briefed on US tariff refunds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/kiwi-exporters-briefed-on-us-tariff-refunds/) - Tariff refunds may be on the way, but exporters must work with US importers to navigate a complex claims process.
- [Vege processing exits will hit 300-plus growers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/vege-processing-exits-will-hit-300-plus-growers/) - Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay will bear the brunt as Wattie’s and McCain close plants
- [Rural towns struggle with little alternative options amid fuel crisis](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-towns-struggle-with-little-alternative-options-amid-fuel-crisis/) - "We don't have public transport, no trains, busses, we can't get a taxi," say residents of smaller towns as prices surge.
- [Bremworth moves a step closer on Floorscape deal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bremworth-moves-a-step-closer-on-floorscape-deal/) - Bremworth receives IRD ruling on proposed Floorscape sale with key approvals from regulators, shareholders and courts still pending.

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- [<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
- [<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>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
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- [<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>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
- [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>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
- [Iconic West Coast Hotel & Motel - FHGC Opportunity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/147609-iconic-hotel/) - An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-income tourism business in the historic West Coast township of Ross.
- [<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
- [400 Mangatahi Road](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/400-mangatahi-road/) - 400 Mangatahi Road located between Maraekakaho and Kereru provides the best of both worlds.
- [<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
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- [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
- [Large scale investment and lifestyle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/large-scale-investment-and-lifestyle/) - Are you searching for your next significant investment? If so, bring your vision and explore what is on offer here. Located in North Taranaki, this expansive 1,082 ha property presents scale, diversity, and genuine multiple income streams. The land is predominantly made up of approximately 300 ha of Manuka, 680 ha of established native bush, complemented
- [<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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- [Healthy trade with Taiwan and China](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/healthy-trade-with-taiwan-and-china/) - The growing demand for food that aids health and wellbeing is driving export growth in Taiwan and China.
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- [Golden export opportunities in Japan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/golden-export-opportunities-in-japan/) - New Zealand has enjoyed a long trading relationship with Japan for over 50 years, and today its aging population offers some unique opportunities for exporters. Richard Rennie visits Tokyo, its capital city, to explore NZ’s fourth largest export market. He meets with some long established large exporters to Japan including Silver Fern Farms, Zespri and Fonterra. He also checks in with Freshco, and Tatua Dairy Co-operative, which counts Japan as its most significant overseas market.
- [Putting Farm Data to Work](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/putting-farm-data-to-work/) - The collection of data from farm businesses has taken off, but we’re left with a stack of data that is interconnected, but often not presented as such, leaving farmers to try and join the silos up. Interoperability is much better than it was, but is AI going to become the machine to bring all this data together and turn it into actionable, profitable decisions? The Farmers Weekly team takes a look at what’s available to New Zealand farmers, what industry leaders are saying and how to put the data to work on farm.
- [NZ Food in a Shifting World](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/nz-food-in-a-shifting-world/) - Few could have predicted the pace with which the world has changed in the last 12 months. Consumer trends and expectations continue to evolve, but rapid emergence of geopolitical tensions and nationalism have created issues and challenges which New Zealand’s food producers could not foresee and cannot avoid. Neal Wallace spent seven weeks visiting the United States and Europe, seeing firsthand the state of our most important dairy, meat, wool, kiwifruit and agritech markets.
- [Rural Property](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-property/) - Discover New Zealand rural property listings, farm sales, lifestyle blocks and agribusiness real estate news with Farmers Weekly.
- [NZ Trade in a Changing China](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/meeting-the-markets/nz-trade-in-a-changing-china/) - China’s growth may have slowed in recent years, but its significance upon the world economic stage has not diminished. Richard Rennie visited the powerhouse economy to take a look at how NZ exporters are faring. This includes visiting the emerging Tier 1 city of Chengdu, to see how Zespri intends to manage locally grown SunGold kiwifruit there. He also visited the CIIE in Shanghai, the world’s largest import expo.
- [Co‑ops: Past or Present?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/co-ops-past-or-present/) - Co-operatives could be considered obsolete and old fashioned, but they were instrumental in building most of today’s agribusinesses. Recent decisions by shareholders to part of their co-ops into private investors suggests they may not be as valued today as they once were. Farmers Weekly reports.
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- [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.
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