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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.
- [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.
- [Behind the hill, a life of grit and 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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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- [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.
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- [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.
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- [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.
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- [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.
- [Imported Butter poll results – March 19](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/imported-butter-poll-results-march-19/) - Many voters raised issues about the food miles involved in getting products to New Zealand.
- [Floods close highways as heavy rain hits North Island](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/floods-close-highways-as-heavy-rain-hits-north-island/) - Emergency services are urging Northland residents to prepare for possible evacuation as heavy rain, flooding and slips threaten parts of the region.
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- [Rural schools struggling amid fuel crisis](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-schools-struggling-amid-fuel-crisis/) - Rising fuel costs are hitting rural schools hard, making it harder to hire relievers, cutting trips and impacting student attendance across remote communities.
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- [Dream realised as Tangaroa Walker gets his farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/dream-realised-as-tangaroa-walker-gets-his-farm/) - After several setbacks, Southland farmer Tangaroa Walker has secured his first farm, backed by strong investor interest and community support.
- [New programme taps rural networks to support farmer wellbeing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/new-programme-taps-rural-networks-to-support-farmer-wellbeing/) - A wellbeing initiative will train rural workers to recognise signs of struggle and guide farmers toward the right help early.
- [Halter eyes fresh pastures after huge capital raise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/halter-eyes-fresh-pastures-after-huge-capital-raise/) - Halter secures $377m in funding to fuel global expansion, as demand for virtual fencing technology accelerates across major farming regions.
- [How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/how-and-why-nz-could-be-drawn-into-the-iran-war-and-the-high-stakes-involved/) - Escalating tensions in the Middle East are creating uncertainty for NZ, including possible involvement in securing vital shipping lanes, writes a Professor of Law Alexander Gillespie.
- [Dairy holds the line as global tensions lift costs and reshape trade](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-holds-the-line-as-global-tensions-lift-costs-and-reshape-trade/) - Middle East tensions are reshaping dairy markets, lifting freight costs and shifting global demand patterns as new pressures emerge across key export regions.
- [Vegetable industry forms new umbrella body](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/vegetable-industry-forms-new-umbrella-body/) - New Zealand’s vegetable industry unites under NZVeg, creating a single voice to improve efficiency, support growers, and strengthen policy and market access.
- [Ploughing champs pull off win without a hitch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/ploughing-champs-pull-off-win-without-a-hitch/) - Family ties resonate at Marlborough Ploughing Association’s 100th anniversary competition.
- [Fuel crisis package: who will be eligible to get an extra $50 a week?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fuel-crisis-package-who-will-be-eligible-to-get-an-extra-50-a-week/) - Eligible working families will receive an extra $50 a week from April through a tax credit boost, as the government targets relief at rising fuel costs.
- [McCain to close Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mccain-to-close-hastings-vegetable-processing-plant-by-january-2027/) - It's not clear how many workers at the plant and growers this will affect.
- [Scanabull app estimates cattle weight with a click](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/scanabull-app-estimates-cattle-weight-with-a-click/) - Agritech start-up raises capital for system that uses iPhone camera and AI to estimate weight.
- [Fuel crisis package: Nearly 150,000 families to receive $50 a week](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/fuel-crisis-package-nearly-150000-families-to-receive-50-a-week/) - Eligible families will receive extra weekly payments under a one-year policy designed to ease cost pressures from rising petrol prices.
- [How to follow Farmers Weekly on Google](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/reader-resources/how-to-follow-farmers-weekly-on-google/) - Learn how to prioritise Farmers Weekly in Google Search using Preferred Sources and Google News so you see more trusted NZ farming and rural news.
- [Need not being met as donations falter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/need-not-being-met-as-donations-falter/) - The Meet the Need charity is calling for support, saying demand for meat and milk is outstripping supply.
- [Dismal results behind it, Synlait looks ahead](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dismal-results-behind-it-synlait-looks-ahead/) - CEO unveils roadmap to return company to success after ‘frustratingly disappointing’ financials.
- [Fight for the food system you deserve](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/fight-for-the-food-system-you-deserve/) - Our own food is disappearing from our supermarket shelves, says Eat NZ CEO Angela Clifford.
- [Golden fleece is world first for premium wool ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/golden-fleece-is-world-first-for-premium-wool/) - First ever NZFAP Plus Gold wool scoured at WoolWorks plant in Timaru.
- [East coast land-use shift faces funding crunch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/east-coast-land-use-shift-faces-funding-crunch/) - Hopes for hundreds of millions in public funding have faded, forcing councils and sector leaders to explore private and regional solutions.
- [Redefining boundaries fences off family time](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/redefining-boundaries-fences-off-family-time/) - Michael Blake matched a love for the outdoors with his contracting business.
- [Tips and tricks as peak pest trapping time arrives](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/tips-and-tricks-as-peak-pest-trapping-time-arrives/) - NZ wildlife biologist Cam Speedy says March is key for controlling possums, stoats, ferrets & rodents with pre-feeding and smart trapping.
- [Federated Farmers propose major shake-up of local government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/federated-farmers-propose-major-shake-up-of-local-government/) - Federated Farmers calls for streamlined NZ councils, proposing unitary authorities to improve efficiency, cut costs, and strengthen local decision-making.
- [Risk of fuel theft as demand increases](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/risk-of-fuel-theft-as-demand-increases/) - Rising fuel prices increase theft risk for NZ farmers, with advice to lock tanks, monitor usage, and plan fuel storage during peak demand periods.
- [Empty pumps at two North Island truck stops concern rural transporter](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/empty-pumps-at-two-north-island-truck-stops-concern-rural-transporter/) - North Island rural transport companies struggle with fuel shortages, rising costs, and delivery challenges as Middle East tensions push prices higher for farmers.
- [Early warning systems key to new farm tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/early-warning-systems-key-to-new-farm-tech/) - Farm technology improves parasite and disease detection at Central Districts Field Days.
- [Molesworth Station plan clears first hurdle](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/molesworth-station-plan-clears-first-hurdle/) - Proposal to make Molesworth Station a ‘station for the nation’ advances as DoC receives five lease applications for NZ’s iconic high-country farm.
- [Milk and money as Fonterra bonanza mounts up](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/milk-and-money-as-fonterra-bonanza-mounts-up/) - New Zealand dairy farmers to receive $3.9B from Fonterra as 2026 milk price rises, including Mainland sale dividends and record-high payouts per farm.
- [How a farmer shooting a burglar led to a conservation discovery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/how-a-farmer-shooting-a-burglar-led-to-a-conservation-discovery/) - Discovery of critically endangered native bats in Northland’s Ōpua Forest started with a farmer, a shooting, and a police officer’s late-night sighting.
- [Helena Bay landslide scale revealed as massive boulders emerge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/helena-bay-landslide-scale-revealed-as-massive-boulders-emerge/) - New aerial images show the scale of the Helena Bay landslide, with huge boulders uncovered as crews begin clearing debris blocking access.
- [Winners roll out the big cheeses at annual awards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/winners-roll-out-the-big-cheeses-at-annual-awards/) - Whitestone Cheese’s Monte Cristo makes it count with rare championship repeat.
- [Synlait cites ‘perfect storm’ for poor results](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/synlait-cites-perfect-storm-for-poor-results/) - Company endured half-year with ‘multiple headwinds and little choice as to how to deal with them’.
- [Inside Kapiro Farm's quest to find the sheep of the future](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/inside-kapiro-farms-quest-to-find-the-sheep-of-the-future/) - Researchers are breeding a “sheep of the future” in Northland, aiming for a low-cost, resilient animal suited to climate change and shifting market demands.
- [Fonterra logs another year of strong results](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-logs-another-year-of-strong-results/) - Co-op keeps a wary eye on potential for volatility ahead as it lifts Farmgate Milk Price range.
- [Marching towards a neutral weather pattern](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/marching-towards-a-neutral-weather-pattern/) - El Niño is on the cards for later this year, but before then there’s more of a benign and orderly progress into autumn, says Phil Duncan.
- [Study shows what’s driving doctors into rural NZ – and what’s missing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/study-shows-whats-driving-doctors-into-rural-nz-and-whats-missing/) - University of Otago researchers look into what makes medical graduates choose a country practice.
- [Beyond imports: the future of NZ cheese lies in visibility](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/beyond-imports-the-future-of-nz-cheese-lies-in-visibility/) - Open market for imports inspires local cheesemakers to lift their game, says industry leader.
- [The 50-year transformation behind Beaumont Station’s success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/the-50-year-transformation-behind-beaumont-stations-success/) - Beaumont Station’s 50-year transformation shows how breeding, development and smart management can lift hill country productivity while reducing stock numbers.
- [Daniel Eb enters politics as Opportunity 2IC](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/daniel-eb-enters-politics-as-opportunity-2ic/) - Rural commentator will stand for election in North Auckland electorate.
- [Possum spotters to be tested on Taranaki farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/possum-spotters-to-be-tested-on-taranaki-farms/) - Officials and private companies are trying out detection devices that will help them close in on the last few possums in low-possum lands.
- [How do I make the most of my mince?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/how-do-i-make-the-most-of-my-mince/) - New Zealand’s favourite budget meat has hit an all time high - is all mince created equal? And how can you make it go further?
- [Global population decline opens door for premium NZ food](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/global-population-decline-opens-door-for-premium-nz-food/) - Food futurist Jack Bobo says slowing population growth will shift demand to quality, creating new premium opportunities for NZ producers.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, March 20](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-march-20/) - This week: Fuel and fertiliser costs rise amid global conflict, while HortNZ sets election priorities and Federated Farmers questions Gore District Plan rules.
- [Safer Farms arranges quad protection discounts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/safer-farms-arranges-quad-protection-discounts/) - Farmers offered discounts on safety modifications in Phase 2 of initiative.
- [Tararua dairy farmers cut back to move forward](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/tararua-dairy-farmers-cut-back-to-move-forward/) - A move away from high-input farming helped the Healds improve balance, resilience and sustainability on their dairy farm.
- [Collaboration key in new AGMARDT projects](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/collaboration-key-in-new-agmardt-projects/) - New direction for Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust as it seeks to be more proactive.
- [North Island wool market softens](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/north-island-wool-market-softens/) - Wool prices softened across most types at the North Island sale, with crossbred fleece and second shear under pressure.
- [Ballance hikes fertiliser prices as conflict sends costs soaring](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-hikes-fertiliser-prices-as-conflict-sends-costs-soaring/) - Ballance Agri-Nutrients will raise fertiliser prices as Middle East conflict drives global cost spikes, with increases hitting urea, DAP and sulphur products.
- [eDNA gives new insights into soil, plant health](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/edna-gives-new-insights-into-soil-plant-health/) - Platform provides clients with a breakdown of all the organisms, both good and bad, in their soils.
- [Feds double down on Ngāi Tahu claims](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-double-down-on-ngai-tahu-claims/) - Federated Farmers slams Gore plan requiring Ngāi Tahu cultural values in consents, calling rules unclear, costly and impractical for everyday farming activities.
- [Central Plains Water scheme flowing strong](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/central-plains-water-scheme-flowing-strong/) - Key infrastructure build gives a glimpse of its workings as it delivers on a 100-year plan.
- [Zespri rolls out the RubyRed kiwifruit carpet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/zespri-rolls-out-the-rubyred-kiwifruit-carpet/) - First off the block, variety will be offered in 16 markets this season.
- [Iran war hits Kiwi wallets hard, as economist warns of another recession](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/iran-war-hits-kiwi-wallets-hard-as-economist-warns-of-another-recession/) - War in Iran drives up NZ fuel and living costs, squeezing households. Economists warn prolonged conflict could trigger inflation, slower growth, or recession.
- [Plans for wapiti and sika herds welcomed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/plans-for-wapiti-and-sika-herds-welcomed/) - Submissions on proposal to declare Herds of Special Interest have been positive, minister says.
- ['Preparing for worst-case scenario': Big shift in govt's fuel messaging](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/preparing-for-worst-case-scenario-big-shift-in-govts-fuel-messaging/) - Finance minister Nicola Willis stressed there was no escalation in the National Fuel Plan right now.
- [Zanda McDonald winner learnt to trust the process](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/zanda-mcdonald-winner-learnt-to-trust-the-process/) - Lessons from mentors and Cyclone Gabrielle all helped shape award-winning Waikato grower Karn Dhaliwal.
- [Wallabies are pests, not pets: council](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wallabies-are-pests-not-pets-council/) - Discovery of animal in Hamilton appears to show signs of it having been kept and fed.
- [Synlait, Nestlé partner with farmers on emissions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/synlait-nestle-partner-with-farmers-on-emissions/) - Forty Canterbury dairy farmers will plant thousands of natives and deploy EcoPond technology on farm.
- [Catchment groups want in on new RMA rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/catchment-groups-want-in-on-new-rma-rules/) - Community catchment input ‘ought to be embedded at ground level within the legislation’.
- [Government invests $4m into rural mental health support](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-invests-4m-into-rural-mental-health-support/) - Eighteen community-based initiatives will be supported through the Rural Wellbeing Fund.
- [Taking stock of Hurrell’s performance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/taking-stock-of-hurrells-performance/) - It may be years before the full effect of his decisions at Fonterra’s helm are known, writes Craig Page.
- [Exporters bank on a weaker NZ dollar to deliver relief](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/exporters-bank-on-a-weaker-nz-dollar-to-deliver-relief/) - Fall in the value of the NZ dollar might be one way to rescue softening meat prices, analysts say.
- [Rising Fuel Costs poll results – March 12](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/rising-fuel-costs-poll-results-march-12/) - More than 80% of those who took the poll said rising fuel costs will impact their business.
- [Stakes rise with cost of weaner buy-in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/stakes-rise-with-cost-of-weaner-buy-in/) - Weaner steer prices have surged beyond expectations, lifting returns for sellers but raising risk for buyers as high costs test confidence in the cattle market.
- [Call to open new approvals path for bio products ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/call-to-open-new-approvals-path-for-bio-products/) - Vegetables NZ calls for new approach to non-synthetic products to speed up process.
- [Hurrell leaves a legacy of tough calls and transparency](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hurrell-leaves-a-legacy-of-tough-calls-and-transparency/) - Dairy farming leaders full of praise for outgoing Fonterra CEO.
- [Fun, fitness and friendship on show at rural women’s retreat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/fun-fitness-and-friendship-on-show-at-rural-womens-retreat/) - The Triple F Challenge brought rural women together in Oamaru for four days of connection, activities and a break from busy rural life.
- [Dollars unlocked for catchment groups ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dollars-unlocked-for-catchment-groups/) - Almost a year and a half after formation, umbrella body finally receives enough funding ‘to keep the lights on’.
- [All bets off over NZ petrol prices after Iran gas field strike, AA says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/all-bets-off-over-nz-petrol-prices-after-iran-gas-field-strike-aa-says/) - Fuel price uncertainty is rising after attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure, with warnings petrol costs in NZ could surge if conflict escalates.
- [NZ Merino Company rebrands as Zentera Wool Company](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-merino-changes-its-name/) - New company name goes beyond one country and wool type, and leans into ‘being in harmony with the land’.
- [Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/winston-peters-slams-departing-fonterra-boss-miles-hurrell/) - The NZ First leader has called the dairy giant a "sell-out globalist company".
- [War flags need for NZ food security plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/war-flags-need-for-nz-food-security-plan/) - War in the Middle East is highlighting vulnerabilities in NZ’s food system, with pressure building for stronger domestic food security.
- [Wattie's NZ's proposed cuts 'a really big blow' to seed, arable growers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/watties-nzs-proposed-cuts-a-really-big-blow-to-seed-arable-growers/) - The seed industry was taking stock of what last week's announcement by Wattie's would mean for growers.
- [Chain of command: never a dull moment for Karapeeva ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/chain-of-command-never-a-dull-moment-for-karapeeva/) - As she prepares to quit the top job at the Meat Industry Association, CEO recalls the tense start to her tenure.
- [NZAB launches new lending platform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzab-launches-new-lending-platform/) - First mortgage ‘transitional lending solution’ aims to support farmers who fall outside traditional lending criteria.
- [When the petrol lights come on: how NZ's fuel escalation levels work](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/when-the-petrol-lights-come-on-how-nzs-fuel-escalation-levels-work/) - New Zealand fuel alert: Despite rising petrol prices and Middle East tensions, NZ remains at Level 1. Authorities monitor supply, urge motorists to stay calm.
- [Covid reset farm costs for the worse: report](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/covid-reset-farm-costs-for-the-worse-report/) - Higher costs are the new normal, and best met with ongoing, incremental productivity gains.
- [Fonterra ingredients part of China’s mix](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-ingredients-part-of-chinas-mix/) - China remains central to the co-operative’s growth strategy for higher-value dairy ingredients.
- [Milestone dairy market reflects cautious buying](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/milestone-dairy-market-reflects-cautious-buying/) - As GDT marks 400th auction, global uncertainties weigh on price index.
- [Campaigner calls out BLNZ on murky water claim](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/campaigner-calls-out-blnz-on-murky-water-claim/) - Marnie Prickett takes issue with Beef + Lamb representations to Parliament – and BLNZ pushes back.
- [Signs global trade logjams could be shifting as WTO meets](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/signs-global-trade-logjams-could-be-shifting-as-wto-meets/) - World Trade Organisation talks in Cameroon boost hope for global trade, with New Zealand seeking tariff cuts and better access for farm exports.
- [Otago hunting event keeps memory of young farm boy alive](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/otago-hunting-event-keeps-memory-of-young-farm-boy-alive/) - For the ninth year running, boys from John McGlashan College will take part in hunting competition in memory of the late Toby Hope.
- [Piggies still the big pull at Mayfield’s 100th show](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/piggies-still-the-big-pull-at-mayfields-100th-show/) - Centennial show brings out all the crowd favourites – and shedloads of community pride.
- [Feds tell MPs new resource laws risk harming NZ farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-tell-mps-new-resource-laws-risk-harming-nz-farmers/) - Federated Farmers warn flaws in proposed resource legislation could require many farms to seek costly consents just to continue operating.
- [Consultants and farmers face hit if Overseer fails](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/consultants-and-farmers-face-hit-if-overseer-fails/) - Compulsory subscriptions and costly training mean private individuals are paying for what is a public good.
- [Fonterra farmers take up FMP options](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-farmers-take-up-fmp-options/) - Co-op suppliers seek to lock in fixed milk price for next season.
- [Pāmu proceeds could fund catchment groups](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/pamu-proceeds-could-fund-catchment-groups/) - Donal ‘Bush’ Macky says the $2bn locked up in the state farmer could be used for rewilding and other environmental efforts.
- [Hands-on rural challenges connect students with ag careers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hands-on-rural-challenges-connect-students-with-ag-careers/) - Clash of the Colleges aims to inspire city and rural kids to pursue a rewarding career in ag.
- [Mince records biggest annual increase since data began](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/mince-records-biggest-annual-increase-since-data-began/) - Meat, poultry and fish have increased, up 7.5 percent annually.
- [First pick of the year at Big Sky Wines](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/first-pick-of-the-year-at-big-sky-wines/) - Friends, fun and community are all in the mix at a small Wairarapa vineyard's first grape pick of the season.
- [Rathkeale College claims Clash of the Colleges title](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/rathkeale-college-claims-clash-of-the-colleges-title/) - Central Hawke’s Bay College won the Senior title at the Clash of the Colleges as nearly 300 students competed in rural challenges at the NZ Rural Games.
- [Two-year cadetship to launch on Moeangiangi Station](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/two-year-cadetship-to-launch-on-moeangiangi-station/) - Even more of Joan Fernie’s legacy will live on in programme to help upskill the next generation.
- [HortNZ sets out sector’s needs in manifesto](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hortnz-sets-out-sectors-needs-in-manifesto/) - List of priorities support aim to double farmgate value of horticulture production by 2035.
- [New US tariff squeeze on NZ legislation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-us-tariff-squeeze-on-nz-legislation/) - Delay in passing labour laws may leave country exposed as latest Trump tariff bid gets underway.
- [The why, what and whether or not of wearables](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/the-why-what-and-whether-or-not-of-wearables/) - Wearable technology is helping dairy farmers monitor rumination, heat detection and herd performance, improving on-farm decision making.
- [Willis reveals how bad inflation could get](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/willis-reveals-how-bad-inflation-could-get/) - Petrol has surged past $3 and costs could start rising soon, but the finance minister is ruling out cutting the fuel excise tax and talking down the risk.
- [Feds challenge new iwi ‘cultural values’ rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-challenge-new-iwi-cultural-values-rules/) - Federated Farmers oppose Ngāi Tahu cultural consent rules.
- [Kids win school rewards as they cheer on Ironman athletes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/kids-win-school-rewards-as-they-cheer-on-ironman-athletes/) - Each year Taupō primary schools pen more than 1500 letters to competitors.
- [East Coast crowns its Young Farmer finalists](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/east-coast-crowns-its-young-farmer-finalists/) - Egg hunt in the hay sees even the winners crack.
- [Farm plans on the right track: Hoggard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/farm-plans-on-the-right-track-hoggard/) - New plans should relate to the risk profile of each property, minister tells Farmers Forum.
- [‘Winter Olympics’ a galloping equestrian success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/winter-olympics-a-galloping-equestrian-success/) - Hawke’s Bay showjumping event has taken off, to the delight of young riders and the local community.
- [Trump throws spanner in the works](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/trump-throws-spanner-in-the-works/) - From here on it seems anything can happen in war-rattled global markets – none of it good, writes Allan Barber.
- [Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/shoppers-warned-to-brace-for-higher-grocery-prices/) - The conflict in the Middle East is driving up the cost of freight and fuel.
- [Miles Hurrell resigns as Fonterra CEO as co-op enters new phase](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hurrell-resigns-as-fonterra-ceo-as-co-op-enters-new-phase/) - Miles Hurrell has resigned as Fonterra CEO after eight years leading the co-op and 25 years with the business.
- [Pre-harvest karakia brings together team at Pukerau kiwifruit orchard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/pre-harvest-karakia-brings-together-team-at-pukerau-kiwifruit-orchard/) - About 100 people are expected at Friday's blessing at Pukerau Orchard, which has been owned by Ngãti Hine Forestry Trust since 2018.
- [Pumps run dry on discount day, as panic adds pressure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pumps-run-dry-on-discount-day-as-panic-adds-pressure/) - Gull says some of its sites have not been able to meet demand after it cut prices during a regular promotion.
- [Iran conflict sends economic shockwaves to New Zealand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/iran-conflict-sends-economic-shockwaves-to-new-zealand/) - In an interconnected world, distance is no buffer for NZ exporters, writes Neal Wallace.
- [Extreme weather risks rising for Carterton district](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/extreme-weather-risks-rising-for-carterton-district/) - A council report warns Carterton faces increasing risks from flooding, drought and storms as climate pressures grow.
- [March has been cooler and drier so far](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/march-has-been-cooler-and-drier-so-far/) - The autumn equinox arrives, a good time to take stock of weather conditions around NZ, says Phil Duncan.
- [NZ farms could be useful test kitchens for agri tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-farms-could-be-useful-test-kitchens-for-agri-tech/) - Global developers would find value in willingness of Kiwi farmers to trial new tech, says investment manager.
- [Arable sector ‘in crisis’ as growers exit and margins collapse](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/arable-sector-in-crisis-as-growers-exit-and-margins-collapse/) - NZ arable sector faces crisis with urgent changes needed to survive.
- [Reliable networks the lifeblood of horticulture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/reliable-networks-the-lifeblood-of-horticulture/) - Research finds NZ’s fresh produce supply chains depend on a few key routes, leaving growers exposed to disruptions and delays.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, March 13](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-march-13/) - This week: AgriHQ insight as feeder calves fetch top dollar amid record beef prices, investment advisor Mark Butterworth weighs farmer options for the Fonterra payout, and Federated Farmers’ dairy council outlines key priorities. AgriHQ Insight | Feeder calves fetch strong prices as beef market surges1: 38 – Feeder calf sales are underway nationwide. AgriHQ analyst
- [Northland farm with sunflower ‘side hustle’ up for sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/brand-spotlight/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.
- [Southland farmer elected to BLNZ board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/southland-farmer-elected-to-blnz-board/) - Matt McRae receives overwhelming majority of votes for farmer director role.
- [Versatile Waikato farm hits market after 25 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/brand-spotlight/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.
- [Date set for Fonterra’s Mainland payday](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/date-set-for-fonterras-mainland-payday/) - With all approvals in hand, Fonterra announces date for massive payout to shareholders and unit holders.
- [Career change sparks dairy farming success for Morgan family](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/career-change-sparks-dairy-farming-success-for-morgan-family/) - A pandemic twist led Quinn and Samantha Morgan into dairy farming, turning an unexpected career change into early success and a passion for the sector.
- [New Zealand slumps in an age of apathy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/new-zealand-slumps-in-an-age-of-apathy/) - We no longer have that much-celebrated No 8 wire mentality, says John Foley. It has been replaced with inertia.
- [Wool market holds steady at Christchurch auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wool-market-holds-steady-at-christchurch-auction/) - Supply and demand on an equal footing at South Island wool sale.
- [Logistics boost for Gisborne's Eastland Port ahead of big kiwifruit harvest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/logistics-boost-for-gisbornes-eastland-port-ahead-of-big-kiwifruit-harvest/) - Growers in Gisborne have a long-awaited alternative to road transport to get their produce out of the region.
- [Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kaimanawa-horse-muster-to-go-ahead-after-funding-uncertainty/) - Department of Conservation backed down from plans not to fund it a muster this year, which could have led to a cull.
- [Stagnant grain prices and rising costs squeeze NZ arable farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/stagnant-grain-prices-and-rising-costs-squeeze-nz-arable-farmers/) - Arable growers say global competition and rising costs are pushing the sector to a breaking point.
- [New intake begins dairy programme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-intake-begins-dairy-programme/) - Dairy farmers of the future take on the latest Grassroots Dairy Management training programme.
- [Doing the ROI sums on autumn-born calves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/doing-the-roi-sums-on-autumn-born-calves/) - There is no escaping the fact that the higher calf purchase price has already put pressure on margins, writes Sara Hilhorst.
- [Wheels falling off rural school transport](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wheels-falling-off-rural-school-transport/) - Gisborne rural school bus changes trigger concern from parents and farmers.
- [Fuel hikes hit summer harvesters hard](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fuel-hikes-hit-summer-harvesters-hard/) - War on Iran ‘a disaster’ for contractors and farmers at arable sector’s busiest time.
- [AgriZeroNZ doubles stake in Aus breeding tech company](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agrizeronz-doubles-stake-in-aus-breeding-tech-company/) - Queensland-based co’s platform that enables the production and transfer of high-quality embryos at scale.
- [Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on govt commitment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/live-animal-exporters-disappointed-by-backtrack-on-govt-commitment/) - Live export industry voices frustration after the Government signals the sea trade ban will not be lifted this term.
- [Wool returns are ‘real dollars back in pockets’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wool-returns-are-real-dollars-back-in-pockets/) - A surge in strong wool prices to a decade high is delivering millions in extra farm revenue as demand grows in new global markets.
- [Scientists push new strategy for sector workforce](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/scientists-push-new-strategy-for-sector-workforce/) - Scientists say ongoing reforms and job cuts are weakening NZ’s science workforce and putting the country’s research future at risk.
- [Let the Rural Games begin: rural sport takes centre stage in Palmy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/let-the-rural-games-begin-rural-sport-takes-centre-stage-in-palmy/) - From speed shearing to gumboot throwing, the NZ Rural Games return to Palmerston North with three days of rural sport.
- [Kiwifruit enzyme could transform tough meat cuts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/kiwifruit-enzyme-could-transform-tough-meat-cuts/) - New research suggests kiwifruit enzymes can tenderise meat, speed cooking and boost digestibility of tougher cuts.
- [New dairy-beef programme aims to unlock value from calves](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-dairy-beef-programme-aims-to-unlock-value-from-calves/) - Industry and government launch a $20.9m programme to improve dairy-beef systems and boost returns for farmers.
- [MPI weighs digitising sheep, pig movements](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpi-weighs-digitising-sheep-pig-movements/) - Sector leaders back electronic ASDs and saleyard recording to boost traceability and cut reliance on paper trails.
- [KiwiSaver Reform poll results – March 5](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/kiwisaver-reform-poll-results-march-5/) - Many said using KiwiSaver to purchase dairy herds is a solid investment for farmers and would hold or increase their value should they later opt to sell.
- [WNZ launches direct wool trading contract](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wnz-launches-direct-wool-trading-contract/) - Wool growers gain a new pathway to market as Wools of New Zealand launches a direct trading model linking clips with global buyers.
- [War surcharge racks up Gulf shipping costs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/war-surcharge-racks-up-gulf-shipping-costs/) - Exporters face thousands of dollars in ‘war risk’ charges on containers headed towards the Persian Gulf.
- [Supercharged values at autumn weaner fairs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/supercharged-values-at-autumn-weaner-fairs/) - Expectations easily exceeded as buyers eye soaring returns and lush pastures.
- [Export-driven NZ key to future global food supply](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/export-driven-nz-key-to-future-global-food-supply/) - NZ is well placed to find solutions that help the world feed itself, Agrifood Summit hears.
- [Feds push for compensation when overlays restrict land use](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-push-for-compensation-when-overlays-restrict-land-use/) - Federated Farmers says landowners should be compensated when landscape overlays restrict farm activity and cut property values.
- [Heinz Wattie's proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/heinz-watties-proposes-closure-of-three-manufacturing-facilities/) - Heinz Wattie’s proposes closing three NZ factories and cutting 350 jobs as it drops products including frozen vegetables.
- [Dairy can bank on solid revenue season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-can-bank-on-solid-revenue-season/) - Production and payout align to keep farms comfortably above break-even point, says DairyNZ’s EconTracker.
- [Gumboot-throwing queen takes aim at 40m](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/gumboot-throwing-queen-takes-aim-at-40m/) - Kristin Churchward has a date with destiny at the NZ Rural Games this weekend.
- [National would only support 'gold standard' live animal exports, Todd McClay says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/national-would-only-support-gold-standard-live-animal-exports-todd-mcclay-says/) - The Agriculture Minister has confirmed National has withdrawn its support for resuming live animal exports by sea.
- [Top talent recognised as Beef + Lamb Awards finalists announced](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/top-talent-recognised-as-beef-lamb-awards-finalists-announced/) - Twenty-four sector standouts make the cut across eight categories.
- [Fertiliser in good supply but hikes on their way](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fertiliser-in-good-supply-but-hikes-on-their-way/) - Major fertiliser co-ops expect prices to rise over coming months as war in Iran impacts global market.
- [Opportunity knocks for Overseer overseas: expert](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/opportunity-knocks-for-overseer-overseas-expert/) - NZ has a window in which to take the animal nutrient software global.
- [Better duck season ahead for Southland farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/better-duck-season-ahead-for-southland-farmers/) - Regulation changes set to address scourge of ducks destroying forage crops.
- [Government backtracks on live animal export plans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/government-backtracks-on-live-animal-export-plans/) - Live export ban likely to remain after Cabinet pushback.
- [War shifts Gulf trade deal to back burner](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/war-shifts-gulf-trade-deal-to-back-burner/) - Enabling legislation for agreement between Gulf states and NZ has yet to be tabled.
- [Zanda McDonald winners announced](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/zanda-mcdonald-winners-announced/) - New Zealander Karn Dhaliwal and Australian Bryce Neyland chosen for trans-Tasman prize.
- [Shear magic as wool world descends on Masterton](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/shear-magic-as-wool-world-descends-on-masterton/) - Alan Emerson applauds one small town’s masterful staging of global events.
- [Connections, crafts on offer at second Muster](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/connections-crafts-on-offer-at-second-muster/) - Isabella Beale attended the Shepherdess Muster in Southland.
- [New awards spotlight rural women and communicators](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/new-awards-spotlight-rural-women-and-communicators/) - New PINZ Awards categories celebrate rural women and communicators.
- [Young farmers engaged in competition](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/young-farmers-engaged-in-competition/) - Wedding plans will happen alongside training for Grand Final for Manawatū couple.
- [Pāmu appoints Dave Nuku as associate director and board observer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pamu-appoints-dave-nuku-as-associate-director-and-board-observer/) - Observer role adds to range of perspectives available to state-owned farmer.
- [Second wind for prize-winning sheep and beef farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/second-wind-for-prize-winning-sheep-and-beef-farm/) - Harnessing the gales of the Cook Strait has meant a stable additional income stream for this Wellington family.
- [Auckland’s city farm opens to visitors](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/aucklands-city-farm-opens-to-visitors/) - Cornwall Farm Park’s week-long festivities include cultural appreciation by musical cows and artistic farm dogs.
- [Farm data integrates across platforms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farm-data-integrates-across-platforms/) - Performance software Trev works with LIC and Gallagher records to build farm intelligence.
- [NZTA picks cheaper but less effective option to fix SH2 through Waioweka Gorge](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nzta-picks-cheaper-but-less-effective-option-to-fix-sh2-through-waioweka-gorge/) - A newly released business case shows the recommended option would cut closures by 53 percent while a full fix would cut them by 70 percent.
- [Young Kiwi pilot helps map and fight Victoria's devastating bushfires](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/young-kiwi-pilot-helps-map-and-fight-victorias-devastating-bushfires/) - Henry Phelps started out flying tourists over New Zealand's wilderness areas and has lately been helping map and fight the Australian bushfires.
- [Dairy farmer fined $35,000 for NAIT offences](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy-farmer-fined-35000-for-nait-offences/) - MPI probe uncovers failure to register animals or to declare animals or their movements.
- [War makes wood look a better energy option](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/war-makes-wood-look-a-better-energy-option/) - Forestry waste an increasingly viable heat energy source for NZ, says Bioenergy group.
- [Safer Farms regional champions spread the word](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/safer-farms-regional-champions-spread-the-word/) - Campaign app points three farmers to carry the Farm Without Harm message.
- [Golden weekend for Toa Henderson at Shears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/golden-weekend-for-toa-henderson-at-shears/) - Champion successfully defends his Open title at Masterton event.
- [Kiwi Kahu karks it mid-chop – then makes the cut](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/kiwi-kahu-karks-it-mid-chop-then-makes-the-cut/) - Axeman is making his comeback at Timbersports after being declared clinically dead in competition in Australia.
- [Comvita denies rumoured overseas equity move](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/comvita-denies-rumoured-overseas-equity-move/) - Mānuka honey company ‘not aware’ of Singapore food and drink company Fraser and Neave taking a large stake.
- [Reesby clinches Young Farmer regional heat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/reesby-clinches-young-farmer-regional-heat/) - Former finalist will represent Taranaki Manawatū in Grand Final in July.
- [Fonterra offers $9.60 fixed milk price for new season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-offers-9-60-fixed-milk-price-for-new-season/) - Range of price risk management parameters announced by co-op.
- [Aussie farmer who swam his way out of depression](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/aussie-farmer-who-swam-his-way-out-of-depression/) - After decades of self-medicating with beer, Brendan Cullen is now an open-water swimmer and a "sounding board" for rural people who are struggling.
- [Dairy a standout amid steady increase in farm sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-a-standout-amid-steady-increase-in-farm-sales/) - Sales significantly higher year on year in key dairy regions.
- [Kiwis dominate World Shearing Championships in Masterton](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/kiwis-dominate-world-shearing-championships-in-masterton/) - New Zealand won five of six titles at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Masterton, with Rowland Smith and Joel Henare among the stars.
- [Forestry policy must deliver accountability](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/forestry-policy-must-deliver-accountability/) - Forestry rules must ensure operators are accountable for off-site impacts like slash, pests and fire risk, rather than shifting costs onto neighbours and the public, writes Richard Dawkins.
- [How has Country Calendar lasted 60 years on NZ TV?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/how-has-country-calendar-lasted-60-years-on-nz-tv/) - On March 6, 1966 the first episode of a new show for farmers began. Six decades later, it's still going strong.
- [Petrol prices jump past $3 a litre at the pump](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/petrol-prices-jump-past-3-a-litre-at-the-pump/) - Middle East tensions push NZ 95 petrol to $3 per litre.
- [Sector celebrates women in agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sector-celebrates-women-in-agriculture/) - International Year of the Women Farmer to be marked at several events in NZ.
- [Sweeter honey prospect risks turning sour](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sweeter-honey-prospect-risks-turning-sour/) - Fears that supply is about to get sticky after another poor harvest – even as demand surges.
- [Local heroes shine in Golden Shears opening rounds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/local-heroes-shine-in-golden-shears-opening-rounds/) - Day 2 of world championships draws a lively crowd to early heats in woolpressing and blades work.
- [New KiwiSaver policy a game-changer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/new-kiwisaver-policy-a-game-changer/) - The future suddenly seems brighter for New Zealand’s young farmers, writes Bryan Gibson.
- [Search begins for inaugural Rural Woman of the Year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/search-begins-for-inaugural-rural-woman-of-the-year/) - New award honouring Kiwi women and sponsored by Farmers Weekly launches.
- [Tips for keeping a cool head in the shed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/tips-for-keeping-a-cool-head-in-the-shed/) - Shearers partner with Farmstrong to support mental fitness of shearers and woolhandlers.
- [An orderly switch from summer to autumn](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/an-orderly-switch-from-summer-to-autumn/) - The weather is sticking to its lanes and the days get shorter, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Emerging Southland dairy leader invests in learning years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/emerging-southland-dairy-leader-invests-in-learning-years/) - Free courses – developed in collaboration with farmers and the dairy sector – help farmers like Emma Blom build practical skills on-farm.
- [Napier auction holds the line in steady wool market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/napier-auction-holds-the-line-in-steady-wool-market/) - Sale favours buyers across the board and strong wool indicator unchanged on the sale.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, March 6](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-march-6/) - This week, AgriHQ’s Suz Bremner breaks down record weaner prices, Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne discusses KiwiSaver property changes, and Danielle Hovmand shares the Federated Farmers view.
- [Replanting to get underway near Waituna Lagoon](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/replanting-to-get-underway-near-waituna-lagoon/) - As many as 8500 plants will kick off Nature Credits pilot in Southland wetland.
- [Special season for parries opens with birds at 35-year high](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/special-season-for-parries-opens-with-birds-at-35-year-high/) - Help on hand for farmers as hunt also helps disperse large flocks of post-moult paradise shelduck grazing on crops.
- [Beef breeders rewarded for perseverance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/beef-breeders-rewarded-for-perseverance/) - The weaner fair season has got off to the best possible start, says Suz Bremner.
- [On-farm costs may lift as Middle Eastern conflict deepens](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/on-farm-costs-may-lift-as-middle-eastern-conflict-deepens/) - Rabobank warning comes as crude oil and urea prices begin to react to Iran war.
- [Trade turbulence ahead if EU runs with new gene tech laws](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/trade-turbulence-ahead-if-eu-runs-with-new-gene-tech-laws/) - If NZ does not change its own GE laws, ‘we won’t be able to trade freely under the FTA’, scientist warns.
- [Feds against call for new animal welfare watchdog](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/feds-against-call-for-new-animal-welfare-watchdog/) - A push for an independent animal welfare watchdog gains momentum, but farmers say current systems already ensure high standards.
- [International flavour to early Golden Shears wins](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/international-flavour-to-early-golden-shears-wins/) - Mongolia and Canada show the way in first Masterton results.
- [Fergus, Hazlett join forces to create Fergus Hazlett Limited](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fergus-hazlett-join-forces-to-create-fergus-hazlett-limited/) - Agribusinesses form partnership that will ‘give clients greater reach’, companies say.
- [North America drive paying off, says DINZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/north-america-drive-paying-off-says-dinz/) - Programme is past its halfway point and ‘continuing to deliver meaningful progress’.
- [Farmers using artificial intelligence to save time](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-using-artificial-intelligence-to-save-time/) - As farmers adopt artificial intelligence tools, many say the technology supports decision-making and speeds up tasks rather than replacing experience.
- [Wellness trend cuts clear path for velvet in China: DINZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wellness-trend-cuts-clear-path-for-velvet-in-china-dinz/) - Deer Industry lobbyists cite new report on China consumption trends.
- [Napier boys take out Student Challenge at Golden Shears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/napier-boys-take-out-student-challenge-at-golden-shears/) - First time school has won the event as a pair of Sams clip their way to victory.
- [Farmer confidence climbs but future worries remain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmer-confidence-climbs-but-future-worries-remain/) - Strong commodity prices and lower interest rates have lifted farm profits, but farmers remain cautious about the year ahead.
- [Managing one of our greatest strengths: abundant water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/managing-one-of-our-greatest-strengths-abundant-water/) - The choices we make about how water is framed in law will shape our environment, economy and communities for decades to come, says Karen Williams.
- [Te Hou Farms shifts from cropping to dairy growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/te-hou-farms-shifts-from-cropping-to-dairy-growth/) - Te Hou Farms near Bulls plans a second rotary shed and bigger herd, targeting a 60% lift in milk production within three seasons.
- [War in Iran plays havoc with exports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/war-in-iran-plays-havoc-with-exports/) - Meat, fruit bear the brunt as ships are rerouted and possibly even turned back home after strikes close key Middle Eastern route.
- [Ruling on PC1 welcomed for bringing clarity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ruling-on-pc1-welcomed-for-bringing-clarity/) - Environment Court has brought PC1 a step closer to completion, say farmers.
- [Fonterra’s price risk management options to open](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterras-price-risk-management-options-to-open/) - March 9 will see release of details of price and volume for range of options to lock in prices.
- [Pāmu sale talk poll results – February 27](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/pamu-sale-talk-poll-results-february-27/) - The future ownership of Pāmu’s farms has hit a nerve with Farmers Weekly readers.
- [Pāmu boss responds to farm sell-off talk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pamu-boss-responds-to-farm-sell-off-talk/) - As asset sales are raised in political circles, Pāmu outlines its role, structure and operational focus.
- [Bang for buck biodiversity chances slipping away](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bang-for-buck-biodiversity-chances-slipping-away/) - Farmers push for QEII Trust funding boost.
- [Study shows link between cow’s diet and milk taste](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/study-shows-link-between-cows-diet-and-milk-taste/) - Milk from regeneratively managed herd described as sweeter and creamier than that produced under industry standard conditions.
- [Canterbury farmers confront multiple harvest frustrations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/canterbury-farmers-confront-multiple-harvest-frustrations/) - Weather woes will cost the region $100m, says sector leaders, and could spur farmers on to farm system changes.
- [Maintaining animal welfare standards across the board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/maintaining-animal-welfare-standards-across-the-board/) - We need to protect our farmers rather than throwing them under the bus of bureaucratic bluff and bluster, says Alan Emerson.
- [Insurer launches agritourism policy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/insurer-launches-agritourism-policy/) - Insurance policy covering paying visitors to farms is rolled out in partnership with Agritourism NZ.
- [Council offers hunting how-to for visitors to NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/council-offers-hunting-how-to-for-visitors-to-nz/) - Online module covers legal requirements, safety tips, ethics and more.
- [Enough fertiliser to cover autumn, Ravensdown says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/enough-fertiliser-to-cover-autumn-ravensdown-says/) - About 40 percent of nitrogen fertilisers come from the Middle East.
- [Waikato farmer blends carbon forestry, biodiversity and profit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/waikato-farmer-blends-carbon-forestry-biodiversity-and-profit/) - Waikato beef farmer Tim Orlando-Reep shares how carbon forestry, native planting and catchment collaboration shape his farm’s future.
- [Farmlands posts strong half-year result](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/farmlands-posts-strong-half-year-result/) - Five-year strategy is paying off for shareholders, co-operative says.
- [One decision that could cost women $200,000](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/one-decision-that-could-cost-women-200000/) - Women are being told to take more risk with their KiwiSaver accounts to help close the gap.
- [Regional councils’ quake drill exposes response gaps](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/regional-councils-quake-drill-exposes-response-gaps/) - Mayors say communities are the region’s strength as a quake simulation tests systems and exposes weak spots.
- [Canterbury farmers shine in eco audit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/canterbury-farmers-shine-in-eco-audit/) - Seven years of Farm Environment Plan data show lift in performance across the region – with Selwyn the standout.
- [Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterprise](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/inside-an-iwis-fast-growing-berry-enterprise/) - Harakeke Berries turns once unproductive iwi land near Whanganui into a fast-growing strawberry venture, boosting yields and local jobs.
- [Why I called farmers off farm and onto the cricket pitch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/why-i-called-farmers-off-farm-and-onto-the-cricket-pitch/) - Hawke’s Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum organised the inaugural Gumboot Cup, a cricket tournament for 12 rural Hawke’s Bay teams.
- [Family of man killed while hunting left facing 'lifetime of hell'](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/family-of-man-killed-while-hunting-left-facing-lifetime-of-hell/) - The family of Jock Davies say a hunter’s failure to identify his target has left them with lifelong trauma after the 21-year-old was shot dead.
- [Exporters change plans as attacks close Middle East route](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/exporters-change-plans-as-attacks-close-middle-east-route/) - Iran hostilities disrupt NZ red meat exports to the region via Strait of Hormuz.
- [Global tensions don’t dampen dairy demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/global-tensions-dont-dampen-dairy-demand/) - War in the Middle East not a factor as appetite for skim milk powder sharpens GDT index.
- [Food for Good seeks to align buying with values](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/food-for-good-seeks-to-align-buying-with-values/) - Targeting procurement will shape the way food is grown for the better, says Eat New Zealand.
- [Iran attack sparks warning for KiwiSaver, fuel, inflation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/iran-attack-sparks-warning-for-kiwisaver-fuel-inflation/) - "The world is more frightening than it was a couple of days ago," says Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen.
- [Science job cuts ‘erode sector capacity’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/science-job-cuts-erode-sector-capacity/) - More cuts at BSI are proceeding without a clear strategy, says scientists association.
- [Free Wool Shed Museum entry adds to Golden Shears buzz](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/free-wool-shed-museum-entry-adds-to-golden-shears-buzz/) - Masterton institution throws open its doors for free entry during Golden Shears thanks to rural insurer.
- [Young farmers over the moon about KiwiSaver change](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/young-farmers-over-the-moon-about-kiwisaver-change/) - Call for herd ownership to also be considered in future reforms.
- [Regen and organic systems ‘still stack up’ years on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/regen-and-organic-systems-still-stack-up-years-on/) - Two farming couples say shifting from conventional to regenerative and organic systems cut costs, lifted resilience and improved profits.
- [VelTrak underpins rise in compliance: DINZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/veltrak-underpins-rise-in-compliance-dinz/) - Goal remains to maintain a fair and transparent system where the integrity of velvet is protected to the point of export.
- [Fears dog attacking sheep will move on to people](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fears-dog-attacking-sheep-will-move-on-to-people/) - In this idyllic rural community, locals are on edge about a roving dog that's killing animals.
- [Forestry finds its footing amid global uncertainty](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/forestry-finds-its-footing-amid-global-uncertainty/) - Export calm persists through Chinese New Year, with modest inventory builds and steady pricing signals.
- [Solar rolls out on 32 Solar on Farms case studies](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/solar-rolls-out-on-32-solar-on-farms-case-studies/) - Installation has begun on range of farms that will test systems and share insights.
- [So you want to privatise Pāmu ...](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/so-you-want-to-privatise-pamu/) - State-owned asset sales are a matter of philosophy and politicking, writes Allan Barber.
- [Grape harvest set to be earliest yet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/grape-harvest-set-to-be-earliest-yet/) - Changing climate has brought season forward in recent years.
- [Positive outlook for Pāmu northern orchards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/positive-outlook-for-pamu-northern-orchards/) - Avocado operations bearing fruit in first commercial harvest of major Bay of Islands stage.
- [Forestry initiative takes trees to kids](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forestry-initiative-takes-trees-to-kids/) - Logging trucks are rolling up to schools, working to teach students about the value of wood as a product and a career.
- [Farmers urged to walk this way for herd insights](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farmers-urged-to-walk-this-way-for-herd-insights/) - Walk-over weighers growing in popularity, says Datamars sales manager.
- [Shearing at 73 and still loving it](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/shearing-at-73-and-still-loving-it/) - Charmaine Barrett is still shearing lambs in Gore after five decades on the handpiece.
- [International blade shearers on edge for the Golden Shears](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/international-blade-shearers-on-edge-for-the-golden-shears/) - Competitors fine-tune blade shearing skills in NZ’s woolsheds ahead of the Golden Shears championships.
- [Cultivated fruit and nut ingredients get $1.2m boost](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/cultivated-fruit-and-nut-ingredients-get-1-2m-boost/) - Forever Harvest is already engaging with several multinational food and ingredient companies to explore commercial applications of its technology.
- [Marlborough emergency fund drained by major flood events](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/marlborough-emergency-fund-drained-by-major-flood-events/) - Marlborough will borrow $6.1m to fix flood damage after its emergency reserve was depleted, with repairs needed before winter.
- [Beef + Lamb and Toyota launch ‘Lamb Cruiser’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/beef-lamb-and-toyota-launch-lamb-cruiser/) - BLNZ and Pacific Toyota blend engineering and pasture-raised lamb in a unique promotional road trip.
- [Repeat buyers underpin Nudie ram auction](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/repeat-buyers-underpin-nudie-ram-auction/) - Wairere’s annual Nudie ram sale saw softer demand this year, though strong support from repeat buyers underpinned the hybrid auction.
- [Top tech lets farmers watch fertiliser use like a hawk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/top-tech-lets-farmers-watch-fertiliser-use-like-a-hawk/) - Ravensdown’s HawkEye Pro uses machine learning and soil data to map nutrient needs and guide smarter fertiliser decisions across farms.
- [Agencies, researchers take the pulse of Northland farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/agencies-researchers-take-the-pulse-of-northland-farming/) - Departments and lobby groups join to mount Science for Farmers at field days.
- [Australian honey study ‘no threat’ to mānuka](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/australian-honey-study-no-threat-to-manuka/) - Industry says research highlighting antimicrobial Australian honey does not undermine mānuka’s certified health claims.
- [Forest legacy growing wealth for Southland rural women](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forest-legacy-growing-wealth-for-southland-rural-women/) - Southland Rural Women’s 120ha forest, gifted in the 1950s, is growing profits, protecting wetlands and backing future generations.
- [Seeka results pick a plum year ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/seeka-results-pick-a-plum-year/) - Listed fruit company reports record profits and returns to shareholders.
- [Former diplomat bound for NZ Meat Board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/former-diplomat-bound-for-nz-meat-board/) - Jane Mellsop joins the NZ Meat Board, bringing global trade expertise as it oversees $4.2b in exports and key tariff quotas.
- [Beef production set for modest turnaround](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/beef-production-set-for-modest-turnaround/) - Rabobank analysis forecasts 3% more cattle will be slaughtered this year.
- [What would we be without the United States?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/what-would-we-be-without-the-united-states/) - Dr Victoria Hatton imagines a world without access to the vast, hungry and increasingly capricious market.
- [Rural Land pays out 90% of annual profit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/rural-land-pays-out-90-of-annual-profit/) - Updated dividend policy is to pay out between 90% and 100% of adjusted funds from operations, paid quarterly.
- [Warm sectoral welcome for KiwiSaver reform](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/warm-sectoral-welcome-for-kiwisaver-reform/) - Young and would-be farmers enthuse over chance to begin to build wealth.
- [Climate changes confronted by Pāmu in the north](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/climate-changes-confronted-by-pamu-in-the-north/) - Resilient crops and sheep of the future are part of future-proofing plans.
- [Agency sale cash flows for Allied Farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/agency-sale-cash-flows-for-allied-farmers/) - If investment opportunities are not found, directors will consider returning money to shareholders.
- [New-look pig trap a hit on farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/new-look-pig-trap-a-hit-on-farm/) - Trap captures 38 of the pests on hill country property in just seven months.
- [Kiwifruit pioneer honoured with industry medal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/kiwifruit-pioneer-honoured-with-industry-medal/) - Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal goes to Peter Ombler after 40-year contribution to sector.
- [Federated Farmers hails KiwiSaver win for young farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/federated-farmers-hails-kiwisaver-win-for-young-farmers/) - Farming advocacy group welcomes long-awaited law change giving young farmers fairer access to first-home withdrawals.
- [KiwiSaver changes to unlock first farms, rural homes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/kiwisaver-changes-to-unlock-first-farms-rural-homes/) - Service tenancy workers and aspiring farm owners to benefit from targeted first-home withdrawal changes.
- [Meat Industry Association chief executive resigns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/meat-industry-association-chief-executive-resigns/) - Sirma Karapeeva to leave in March after steering the sector through pandemic and trade shifts.
- [Weather related claims cost over $8 million – FMG](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weather-related-claims-cost-over-8-million-fmg/) - Storms have resulted in 800 claims so far, says rural insurer.
- [Fonterra’s milk production and collections up for January](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterras-milk-production-and-collections-up-for-january/) - Rise attributed to high South Island collections, on-farm productivity gains and continuing momentum late into the season.
- [South African shearers impress in training](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/south-african-shearers-impress-in-training/) - Record-breaking Ken Norman takes former compatriots through the drill ahead of Golden Shears.
- [Strong wool market catches its breath](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-wool-market-catches-its-breath/) - Best outcome is for market to smooth out before growing again, auction manager says.
- [Breeding’s in the genes for neXtgen consultant](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/breedings-in-the-genes-for-nextgen-consultant/) - Dr Emma Pettigrew’s early exposure to genetics helped shape a career supporting breeders across the North Island.
- [High praise for Puro’s sun-grown cannabis](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/high-praise-for-puros-sun-grown-cannabis/) - Glowing reports as medicinal cannabis supplier holds open day for international buyers and experts on Kekerengu farm.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, February 27](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-february-27/) - In this episode: Mainland sale boosts rural property prospects, Pāmu’s performance unpacked, and a preview of the high country field day.
- [US dairy stays off tariff bandwagon – for now](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/us-dairy-stays-off-tariff-bandwagon-for-now/) - NZ exporters on high alert with Trump’s import duties back in play.
- [Taming Trump’s tariffs ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/taming-trumps-tariffs/) - For an outside observer, it is compulsive viewing when Trump doesn’t get his own way, writes Craig Page.
- [March starts, and the high pressure is on](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/march-starts-and-the-high-pressure-is-on/) - For many NZ regions it may dry out further before getting wetter, writes Phil Duncan.
- [Regen ag project opens doors for a day](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/regen-ag-project-opens-doors-for-a-day/) - Conventional and regenerative practices go head to head on Canterbury farms.
- [Sound results as Delegat weathers tariffs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sound-results-as-delegat-weathers-tariffs/) - Case sales to the US were down by 8% on the year but still accounted for 43% of total worldwide sales.
- [T&G Global crunches out $1bn worth of apples](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/tg-global-crunches-out-1bn-worth-of-apples/) - Company almost quadruples operating profit for the year.
- [Bremworth recovery strategies fraying](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bremworth-recovery-strategies-fraying/) - Carpet company ‘is not expected to be cashflow-positive and profitable in the second half of FY26’, it warns.
- [Science sector faces further job losses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/science-sector-faces-further-job-losses/) - Bioeconomy Science Institute confirms 134 redundancies as union raises concerns over science capacity.
- [Digitising sheep, pig movements poll results – February 19](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/digitising-sheep-pig-movements-poll-results-february-19/) - More than 57% of those who took the poll are happy to move away from traditional paper animal status declaration forms, in favour of an electronic version.
- [Fonterra payout sparks surge in dairy farm buying interest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fonterra-payout-sparks-surge-in-dairy-farm-buying-interest/) - Dairy farmers are eyeing land, debt reduction and reinvestment as Fonterra’s $3.2bn capital return begins flowing.
- [Federated Farmers backs farm plans – if they replace red tape](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/federated-farmers-backs-farm-plans-if-they-replace-red-tape/) - Federated Farmers has made it clear it could support a national farm plan system, but only if it meets four clear bottom lines.
- [Record store lambs, firm cattle as autumn sets in](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/record-store-lambs-firm-cattle-as-autumn-sets-in/) - From Wellsford to Canterbury, robust demand and ample feed underpin strong cattle and lamb returns.
- [‘Proudly frugal’ meets premium wellness in divided food economy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/proudly-frugal-meets-premium-wellness-in-divided-food-economy/) - Nutrition, frugality, disease: choices and stressors will define the global food market for the next decade.
- [Economic powerhouse and employer of note: that’s dairy today](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/economic-powerhouse-and-employer-of-note-thats-dairy-today/) - State of the Dairy Nation Pulse Report highlights sector’s economic contribution to NZ.
- [Family farm reimagined as tourism hub at Te Apiti](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/family-farm-reimagined-as-tourism-hub-at-te-apiti/) - From nut groves to nature trails, Gorge Quarter is creating a shared rural space for locals and visitors.
- [Best time in years to buy a first farm, agents say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/best-time-in-years-to-buy-a-first-farm-agents-say/) - Farm sales are rising as improved profitability and bank support boost dairy, sheep and beef and kiwifruit confidence.
- [Meat processors struggle to get stock onto lines](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/meat-processors-struggle-to-get-stock-onto-lines/) - Abundant feed has farmers looking for stock to eat it, which has been challenging for processors.
- [Fed-up farmers pen open letter on imports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fed-up-farmers-pen-open-letter-on-imports/) - They say double standards on animal welfare allow practices in NZ supermarkets that are banned on NZ farms.
- [Ag education champion wins top varsity prize](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/ag-education-champion-wins-top-varsity-prize/) - Kerry Allen has received the Bledisloe Medal for 30 years advancing agribusiness education and inspiring pathways into agriculture.
- [Zespri strategy targets iconic brand status](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/zespri-strategy-targets-iconic-brand-status/) - Kiwifruit marketer wants to position itself as the world’s healthiest fruit brand.
- [Dairy price rally a correction, not a structural shift: ANZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/dairy-price-rally-a-correction-not-a-structural-shift-anz/) - Dairy prices have jumped 19% since Christmas, but ANZ warns rising global milk production will temper future gains.
- [Lamb tariff threat ramps up amid US ruckus](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/lamb-tariff-threat-ramps-up-amid-us-ruckus/) - Meat industry warns that hunt for new ways to tax imports could reanimate longstanding campaign.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, February 20](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-february-20/) - This week's episode covers flood recovery, sheep traceability, hot weaner markets, food security and water tax concerns.
- [Labour MPs dust off gumboots for annual Federated Farmers meeting](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/labour-mps-dust-off-gumboots-for-annual-federated-farmers-meeting/) - President Wayne Langford was hopeful that, if elected, Labour would better acknowledge the contribution farmers make to the country.
- [Arable chair keeps both hands on the wheel](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/rally-enthusiast-the-driving-force-behind-arable-advocacy/) - From rally stages to farm policy, David Birkett champions unity, soil health and practical reform for NZ’s arable sector.
- [Reform or rebrand? Farmers question new RMA replacement bills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/reform-or-rebrand-farmers-question-new-rma-replacement-bills/) - Federated Farmers says the proposed replacement for the RMA risks added costs, legal uncertainty and tighter land-use limits.
- [There’s danger in a downed tree, WorkSafe warns](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/theres-danger-in-a-downed-tree-worksafe-warns/) - Taking a pause and consulting experts before cutting fallen trees could be a lifesaver, agency says.
- [Community support needed to solve Southland nitrate problem](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/community-support-needed-to-solve-southland-nitrate-problem/) - As a new report details elevated nitrate, there are calls for more action – and funding.
- [Mayors question pace and scale of regional governance overhaul](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/mayors-question-pace-and-scale-of-regional-governance-overhaul/) - Local leaders support stronger collaboration but warn the Government’s ambitious plan to replace regional councils with combined territory boards could bring confusion, cost and unintended impacts.
- [Muscles, Merino and regional menus on offer at Wanaka A&P Show](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/muscles-merino-and-regional-menus-on-offer-at-wanaka-ap-show/) - Something for everyone at central Otago agricultural event.
- [Canine fundraiser a howling success](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/canine-fundraiser-a-howling-success/) - Tararua Young Farmers’ annual Bark Up is best in show as it raises money for rural causes.
- [Global dairy markets rebound as demand absorbs expanding supply](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/global-dairy-markets-rebound-as-demand-absorbs-expanding-supply/) - Milk production increases across all key exporting regions, but buying interest is robust enough to support higher prices.
- [PGW reports strong retail sales and agency demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pgw-reports-strong-retail-sales-and-agency-demand/) - Rising returns lift rural servicing company result for the half-year.
- [Strong results across board for Scales Corp](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-results-across-board-for-scales-corp/) - Underlying profit up 45% on the year before as all divisions come to the party.
- [Farmers being cautious with profits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-being-cautious-with-profits/) - While many farmers are riding a wave of strong farm-gate prices, profits are only trickling into regional economies.
- [India FTA: Labour has more questions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/india-fta-labour-has-more-questions/) - Opposition seeks clarity on investment undertakings before it will help to ratify deal.
- [RWNZ adds voice to pay equity protests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rwnz-adds-voice-to-pay-equity-protests/) - Rural Women NZ fears the impact rolling back Equal Pay gains will have on rural communities.
- [South Wairarapa community seeks solutions after severe flooding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/south-wairarapa-community-seeks-solutions-after-severe-flooding/) - Residents say worsening storms demand urgent talks on risk mitigation after valley inundation.
- [NZ urged to step up at global food expos](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/nz-urged-to-step-up-at-global-food-expos/) - Dubai’s Gulfood highlights concerns New Zealand isn’t doing enough to promote its food and fibre story overseas.
- [Leadership lessons loom large at SIDE](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/leadership-lessons-loom-large-at-side/) - Existing industry leaders organise a programme designed to empower the next generation.
- [Australia ramps up national food security plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/australia-ramps-up-national-food-security-plan/) - Australia’s food security blueprint spans irrigation, inputs and supply chains amid climate pressure.
- [Sector groups push for changes in RMA successor](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/sector-groups-push-for-changes-in-rma-successor/) - Leading lobby groups say wording of new Bills misses the mark.
- [Emergency bill a ‘breakthrough’ for rural NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/emergency-bill-a-breakthrough-for-rural-nz/) - Farmers’ expertise now mandated in NZ emergency planning.
- [Milking cows – and finding freedom on two wheels](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/milking-cows-and-finding-freedom-on-two-wheels/) - Winton dairy farmer Bart Luijten shares how cycling helps him keep fit and stay well on farm.
- [Meat Industry Association scholarships awarded](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/meat-industry-association-scholarships-awarded/) - Scholarship programme plays an important role in promoting the many and varied opportunities in the red meat sector, MIA says.
- [Farming, food and mental health come together in workshop](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/farming-food-and-mental-health-come-together-in-workshop/) - Queenstown event will explore the contribution nutrient density makes to psychological wellbeing.
- [Black swan pic to do the honours for trust](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/black-swan-pic-to-do-the-honours-for-trust/) - Blenheim photographer Steve Angus awarded the 2026 Game Bird Habitat Stamp Photo prize.
- [Planting our way out of polluting isn’t working](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/planting-our-way-out-of-polluting-isnt-working/) - If the government is serious about its international climate obligations, says Alan Emerson, it needs to fix the ETS.
- [On Farm Support science scholarships awarded](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/on-farm-support-science-scholarships-awarded/) - Six university students across three universities receive $5000 each.
- [Govt lends $2m for new Falls Dam planning](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/study-to-report-on-options-to-replace-falls-dam/) - A $2m government loan will fund planning for a higher, more reliable replacement of Central Otago’s ageing Falls Dam.
- [Biochar made with hops, slash, and number 8 wire magic](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/biochar-made-with-hops-slash-and-number-8-wire-magic/) - Waste hops from a Wellington brewery, cotton offcuts from a New Zealand clothing brand and forestry slash are being turned into so-called "black gold".
- [Vote for Kai grills parties on farming vision](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/vote-for-kai-grills-parties-on-farming-vision/) - Lobby group wants support for nature-driven farming and preferential pricing for moving wheat between islands.
- [Hawke's Bay farmers fear erosion to worsen if nursery subsidies cut](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hawkes-bay-farmers-fear-erosion-to-worsen-if-nursery-subsidies-cut/) - A successful erosion scheme subsidised by Hawke's Bay Regional Council since the early 1980s is in the spotlight as the council looks to reduce rate pressure.
- [Pāmu posts strong half-year performance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/pamu-posts-strong-half-year-performance/) - State-owned farmer ‘hitting its stride as a business’, says CEO.
- [Farm counts blessings after storm devastation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-counts-blessings-after-storm-devastation/) - A dairy worker says he’s lucky to be alive after a gumtree tore through his bedroom roof during last week’s storm.
- [Market for biological products is green and growing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/market-for-biological-products-is-green-and-growing/) - More and more people want to go the biological route, say its proponents.
- [Comvita returns to profit in half-year result](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/comvita-returns-to-profit-in-half-year-result/) - Latest result shows company on the road back to health.
- [Fishing group slams Greenpeace Rakaia salmon stunt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fishing-group-slams-greenpeace-rakaia-salmon-stunt/) - Protesters defaced the large statue, just weeks after a $300,000 ratepayer-funded refurbishment.
- [Dawn Meats and Alliance CEO earns premier business award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/dawn-meats-and-alliance-ceo-earns-premier-business-award/) - Niall Browne has been named Irish Times Business Person of the Year, recognising strategic growth at Dawn and the Alliance acquisition.
- [Southland's history of Scottish whisky](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/southlands-history-of-scottish-whisky/) - A look inside the Hokonui Moonshine Museum where the manufacture of this legendary spirit continues in the modern day.
- [Greens, Labour and ACT align on ultra-processed food](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/greens-labour-and-act-align-on-ultra-processed-food/) - Politicians from across the spectrum agreed New Zealand’s food system must reconnect nutrition, health and farming.
- [HortNZ scholarship applications open](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hortnz-scholarship-applications-open/) - Twenty-five scholarships offered for students interested in commercial fruit and vegetable production.
- [Back to US tariff turmoil as court rules against Trump](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/back-to-us-tariff-turmoil-as-court-rules-against-trump/) - Exporters face further uncertainty as branches of government dispute tax on imports.
- [Pāmu welcomes second apprentice group](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/pamu-welcomes-second-apprentice-group/) - New intake will spend next three years learning farming and life skills.
- [On-farm AI: new tech must share the risk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/on-farm-ai-new-tech-must-share-the-risk/) - Little consideration about who will bear the cost should the technology fail, Australian academic tells conference.
- [Full circle as A&P honours Phil O’Shaughnessy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/full-circle-as-ap-honours-phil-oshaughnessy/) - Judge and commentator has called the action at six world championships of shearing and wool handling overseas.
- [Aussies welcome NZ agritech into fold](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/aussies-welcome-nz-agritech-into-fold/) - Regional initiative aims to better link farmers and on-farm tech in both countries.
- [Underground Festival grows as farmers dig deep into soil health](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/down-to-the-ground-at-regen-ag-festival/) - Underground Festival fast becoming the place to be for those who value soil.
- [Ken, Drick and Lamar: the sheep security at Auckland's Ambury farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/ken-drick-and-lamar-the-sheep-security-at-aucklands-ambury-farm/) - Overseas research says llamas can help fend off predators like dogs, coyotes and dingoes - so the farm team put it to the test.
- [Fruit fly response in Mt Roskill ends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fruit-fly-response-in-mt-roskill-ends/) - No further evidence of Queensland species found in the area.
- [Craig Hudson's journey from rugby to ag innovation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/craig-hudsons-journey-from-rugby-to-ag-innovation/) - After a professional rugby setback, Craig Hudson rediscovered his place in the rural sector and now leads growth at an innovative rural company.
- [Wool has decades in the wilderness to recover from](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/wool-has-decades-in-the-wilderness-to-recover-from/) - Don’t break out the champagne just yet for a sector that has been through very tough times, says Neal Wallace.
- [Record high organic milk price forecast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/record-high-organic-milk-price-forecast/) - Increase reflects sustained demand for organic, grass-fed dairy products globally.
- [Autumn could be calling already](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/autumn-could-be-calling-already/) - There’s been a lot of muttering about summer ending before it has even begun, says Phil Duncan.
- [Retired farmer’s sausage invention goes global](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/retired-farmers-sausage-invention-goes-global/) - A retired farmer’s No. 8 wire fix for runaway sausages has gone viral, turning the Sossbosser into a sizzling international success story.
- [Spotlight falls on beef weaner sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/spotlight-falls-on-beef-weaner-sales/) - The beef price outlook is buoyant, the pastures are lush and the buying bench has feed and finance to spare, writes Alex Coddington.
- [Flooding, winds rip through Manawatū farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/flooding-winds-rip-through-manawatu-farms/) - Some rural properties still without power days later as they count the cost of the severe weather.
- [Researchers getting warmer on ways to keep cows cool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/researchers-getting-warmer-on-ways-to-keep-cows-cool/) - DairyNZ scientists near completion of a study on protecting cows as the weather heats up.
- [Rural lifelines can’t survive on patch-ups](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-lifelines-cant-survive-on-patch-ups/) - Federated Farmers urges long-term investment in rural roads and bridges to boost resilience.
- [Northland farmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/northland-farmer-has-hundreds-of-sheep-killed-by-roaming-dogs/) - He's thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can't be stopped.
- [Fonterra lifts forecast on strong global milk price](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-lifts-forecast-on-strong-global-milk-price/) - Co-op also narrows forecast range thanks in part to well-contracted sales book.
- [NZ-India FTA poll results – January 8](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/nz-india-fta-poll-results-january-8/) - Just over half of poll respondents say the India trade deal was worthwhile, viewing it as a positive first step despite limits on dairy access.
- [On-Farm Burials poll results – January 15](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/on-farm-burials-poll-results-january-15/) - Nearly 90% of poll respondents want rules eased so farmers can be buried on their land, citing family history, connection to place and the need for memorials.
- [Govt-Forestry poll results – January 22](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/govt-forestry-poll-results-january-22/) - More than 90% of readers say governments use forestry as a political tool, amid sharp cuts to planting forecasts and ongoing policy uncertainty.
- [WorkSafe poll results – January 29](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/worksafe-poll-results-january-29/) - Majority of voters who commented believe WorkSafe has taken common sense out of working on farms.
- [Returns exceed expectations on bumper Zespri season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/returns-exceed-expectations-on-bumper-zespri-season/) - Predicted returns per tray exceed top end of November ranges for Zespri Green, Organic Green and Organic SunGold.
- [Automated tractor co goes trans-Tasman](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/automated-tractor-co-goes-trans-tasman/) - Big opportunities in Australia for NZ’s compact robotic ‘groundsman’.
- [Field narrows for Ahuwhenua Trophy contenders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/field-narrows-for-ahuwhenua-trophy-contenders/) - Finalists for Excellence in Māori Horticulture honours announced.
- [Heretaunga reservoir project now in private hands](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/heretaunga-reservoir-project-now-in-private-hands/) - Local entities take over feasibility study of proposed water storage on private land at Whanawhana.
- [Yes vote a thumping endorsement for Fonterra capital plan](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/yes-vote-a-thumping-endorsement-for-fonterra-capital-plan/) - Almost 99% of farmer-shareholders give co-op the thumbs up for return of capital after brands sale.
- [Wools of NZ profits hold steady amid lower volumes](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wools-of-nz-profits-hold-steady-amid-lower-volumes/) - Wools of NZ Ltd Partnership records almost identical gains as year before.
- [Dairy-focused expo brings in the crowds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/dairy-focused-expo-brings-in-the-crowds/) - Matamata show all business as farmers come to do more than kick the tyres.
- [MethaneSAT poll results – February 12](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/methanesat-poll-results-february-12/) - More than 70% of poll respondents opposed the government’s $30m MethaneSAT investment, calling it wasteful and misguided.
- [Red Meat Prices poll results – February 4](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weekly-poll-results/red-meat-prices-poll-results-february-4/) - Many voters felt the drop in lamb supply worldwide would work in local farmers’ favour.
- [High-country gem opens gates to politicians](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/high-country-gem-opens-gates-to-politicians/) - Politicians will tour 68,000ha Glenaray Station to see how innovation, culture and leadership are reshaping high-country farming.
- [A resounding yes for Fonterra capital return](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/a-resounding-yes-for-fonterra-capital-return/) - Farmer-shareholders approve scheme of arrangement for return of capital from Mainland divestment.
- [King Salmon to get its first wellboat](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/king-salmon-to-get-its-first-wellboat/) - Specialised vessel transports live fish between aquaculture sites.
- [Agritech needs both campus and company skills to grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-needs-both-campus-and-company-skills-to-grow/) - Both research and development – quite different competencies – are key – say Aussie scientists.
- [Farmers warned wet conditions increase parasite risk](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wet-weather-sparks-parasite-warning-for-livestock-farmers/) - Warm, waterlogged paddocks are fuelling worm outbreaks. Farmers urged to rotate stock, boost feeding and monitor for parasites and disease.
- [Banks Peninsula sees 10 times monthly rainfall in 48hrs](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/banks-peninsula-sees-10-times-monthly-rainfall-in-48hrs/) - Nearly 10 times the usual monthly rain in 48 hours has isolated Banks Peninsula, shut SH75 and left homes without power or water.
- [Pasture diversity proves worth in Whenua Haumanu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/pasture-diversity-proves-worth-in-whenua-haumanu/) - Massey pastoral farming programme shows diverse pastures consistently outperform standard mixes and are more resilient to extreme weather.
- [Water tax ‘off the table’ after Feds pushback](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/water-tax-off-the-table-after-feds-pushback/) - Minister Chris Bishop rules out water tax after Federated Farmers flagged sweeping pricing powers in RMA reforms.
- [Flooding wipes out farm bridge, cutting farm in two](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/flooding-wipes-out-farm-bridge-cutting-farm-in-two/) - Clean-up will have to address tonnes of silt, turnips from a neighbouring summer feed crop and silage bales from other farms.
- [White-tail deer fall foul of 1080 on Stewart Island](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/white-tail-deer-fall-foul-of-1080-on-stewart-island/) - Deer deaths an unintended consequence of bid to save southern NZ dotterels.
- [Weather bomb hits Waipā and Ōtorohanga](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/weather-bomb-hits-waipa-and-otorohanga/) - Intense rain gives rise to what farmers say were ‘biblical’ flooding scenes.
- [Ōtorohanga flooding deals 'six-figure' blow to grower](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/otorohanga-flooding-deals-six-figure-blow-to-grower/) - Heavy rain and overflowing dams sent a wave through Pirongia Mountain Vegetables, wiping out crops and stripping years of topsoil.
- [Farming innovation sparking at Waimumu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/farming-innovation-sparking-at-waimumu/) - Innovation Awards go to diverse range of systems and equipment at Southern Field Days.
- [Satellites set to deliver nitrogen spreading precision](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/satellites-set-to-deliver-nitrogen-spreading-precision/) - Auckland start-up Hyades is looking for farmers willing to trial groundbreaking technology on their pastures.
- [Farm submerged, but ‘at least it’s not drought’](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farm-submerged-but-at-least-its-not-drought/) - Record rain left more than half a Waikato dairy farm submerged, though the farmer says he’d still take it over drought.
- [Expect an even shinier Golden Shears this year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/expect-an-even-shinier-golden-shears-this-year/) - Programme will include World Shearing Championship along with the usual spectacle, and Alan Emerson will be there.
- [Rising GDT prices strengthen FMP forecasts for 2026](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/rising-gdt-prices-strengthen-fmp-forecasts-for-2026/) - Butter, SMP and WMP all rise as GDT index climbs 19% year-to-date amid tightening global supply.
- [Storm leaves milk management challenge in its wake](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/storm-leaves-milk-management-challenge-in-its-wake/) - Storm disruption leaves some milk uncollected, with councils advising farmers on safe disposal and compliance steps.
- [Australia’s agritech strategy offers blueprint for NZ growth](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/australias-agritech-strategy-offers-blueprint-for-new-zealand-growth/) - AgriTechNZ says Australia’s coordinated food and innovation strategy is driving investment, offering lessons for New Zealand's fragmented sector.
- [Sixth-generation farmer crowned Tasman’s top young farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/sixth-generation-farmer-crowned-tasmans-top-young-farmer/) - Bryce Win from Upper Moutere will represent the region in the Grand Final in July.
- [Sewage disaster raises questions over double standards](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/sewage-disaster-raises-questions-over-double-standards/) - Karl Dean questions whether Wellington’s sewage spill will face the same tough environmental scrutiny and penalties routinely applied to farmers.
- [Hurry up with new ag machine road rules, farmers say](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hurry-up-with-new-ag-machine-road-rules-farmers-say/) - New road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines.
- [Urgent supply appeal for isolated South Wairarapa communities](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/urgent-supply-appeal-for-isolated-south-wairarapa-communities/) - Flood damage to a key bridge has cut off South Wairarapa communities, prompting urgent calls for food, water and medical supplies.
- [Yet another reminder that time is running out](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/yet-another-reminder-that-time-is-running-out/) - Canterbury farmer Andrew Luddington points out there have been five ‘one in 100-year weather events’ in the past six years.
- [The winners and losers from the India trade deal](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/the-winners-and-losers-from-the-india-trade-deal/) - It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious.
- [Craigmore adds seven orchards and more forests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/craigmore-adds-seven-orchards-and-more-forests/) - Firm now has 89 properties with almost 40,000 hectares under its direct management.
- [Meat Board slashes tariff charges by $1.4bn in a year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/meat-board-slashes-tariff-charges-by-1-4bn-in-a-year/) - Body saves almost 60% more with its management of red meat trade.
- [A2 Milk boosts sales revenue](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/a2-milk-boosts-sales-revenue/) - Directors declare higher interim dividend on strong results.
- [What to pack in emergency 'grab and go' bags](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/what-to-pack-in-emergency-grab-and-go-bags/) - People should have a pre-packed "grab and go" bag by their exit door, with supplies that can last about 72 hours in case of an emergency.
- [New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan unveiled](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/new-zealands-first-national-infrastructure-plan-unveiled/) - The plan lays out 16 changes and 10 priorities needed to fix and update the nation's struggling roads, water, hospitals, schools and courts.
- [Storms destroy Horowhenua grower's long berry tunnels](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/storms-destroy-horowhenua-growers-long-berry-tunnels/) - Storms across the North Island have destroyed a Horowhenua grower's large berry tunnels.
- [How trace minerals are affecting your dry cows](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/how-trace-minerals-are-affecting-your-dry-cows/) - Levels have to be balanced through wintering and late pregnancy, says Chris Balemi.
- [Time running out for A Lighter Touch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/time-running-out-for-a-lighter-touch/) - Successful biological crop treatment initiative may fall victim to funding squeeze.
- [Several settlements completely cut off as bridge washed out](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/several-settlements-completely-cut-off-as-bridge-washed-out/) - Communities in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser, have been cut off.
- [Farmer rescues sheep stranded in Banks Peninsula floodwaters](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmer-rescues-sheep-stranded-in-banks-peninsula-floodwaters/) - A farm worker had to swim stranded sheep to safety after huge downpours at Teddington.
- ['Hoping for the best' Banks Peninsula braces for 100mm of rain](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/hoping-for-the-best-banks-peninsula-braces-for-100mm-of-rain/) - Up to 100mm of rain is forecast for Banks Peninsula, with flooding and slips possible as residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel.
- [Rangitīkei farmers clear slip as thousands remain without power](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rangitikei-farmers-clear-slip-as-thousands-remain-without-power/) - Thousands remain without power as highways close, with Rangitīkei farmers clearing a major slip to free stranded motorists.
- [Trust delivers windfall for green research](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/trust-delivers-windfall-for-green-research/) - George Mason Charitable Trust makes $5m grant to Massey University Foundation.
- [Fences taken out, crop destroyed as floods hammer farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fences-taken-out-crop-destroyed-as-floods-hammer-farmers/) - Farms along the banks of the Waipā River are most affected, an Ōtorohanga farmer says.
- [Mudslide blocks Turakina Valley Road](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mudslide-blocks-turakina-valley-road/) - Mudslide traps 20 vehicles on Turakina Valley Rd as flooding hits, helicopter deployed and highways remain closed across the region.
- [Growing a farmer on Pāmu's apprentice scheme](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/growing-a-farmer-on-pamus-apprentice-scheme/) - Archie, Micky and their dogs make up a good team on Te Wharua Station. The 17-year-old is apprenticed to the farm manager and champion shearer as part of Pamu's year-old cadet scheme.
- [Horizons warns lack of rain radar leaves region exposed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/horizons-warns-lack-of-rain-radar-leaves-region-exposed/) - Manawatū-Whanganui lacks its own rain radar, raising fears severe storms could be underestimated and communities left vulnerable.
- [Preparations underway as wild weather hits the South Island](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/preparations-underway-as-wild-weather-hits-the-south-island/) - Wild weather heads south as thousands remain without power, highways close and districts brace for severe gales and heavy rain.
- [What to do - and what not to do - when the electricity goes out](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/what-to-do-and-what-not-to-do-when-the-electricity-goes-out/) - Tens of thousands of households are without power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island.
- [Overheating US economy may derail our recovery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/overheating-us-economy-may-derail-our-recovery/) - The dread ‘stagflation’ casts a long shadow over the economy, writes Allan Barber.
- [Bringing out the beauty in wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/bringing-out-the-beauty-in-wool/) - An Eketāhuna artists creates artworks that enhance living spaces in more than one way.
- [BLNZ voting packs on their way to farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/blnz-voting-packs-on-their-way-to-farmers/) - Information on elections and two company resolutions in the mailbox.
- [RubyRed haul leads kiwifruit harvest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/rubyred-haul-leads-kiwifruit-harvest/) - Family affair in South Auckland with first pick of crop underway.
- [Dairy wins in Year of the Horse](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy-wins-in-year-of-the-horse/) - Foodservice companies look for a lift from Chinese New Year celebrations.
- [Wild weather warnings issued across NZ, five districts in states of emergency](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/wild-weather-warnings-issued-across-nz/) - A fifth State of Emergency has been declared as red rain warnings signal life-threatening flooding, slips and road closures overnight.
- [Rural Support coming home to a big cheque](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/rural-support-coming-home-to-a-big-cheque/) - House auctioned to raise funds after dozens of Southland sponsors contribute to build.
- [South Island wool sale continues winning run](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/south-island-wool-sale-continues-winning-run/) - Strong Wool Indicator lifts by another 47 cents as 100% of offering is sold.
- [A lifetime in farming and a waterfall to share](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/a-lifetime-in-farming-and-a-waterfall-to-share/) - Land that boasts a magnificent waterfall has seen its fair share of farming lows and highs, too.
- [Dairy farmers urged to check on-farm cooling systems](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/dairy-farmers-urged-to-check-on-farm-cooling-systems/) - Pressure builds internationally on 400-series refrigerants with high global warming potential.
- [A helping hand for rural school principals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/a-helping-hand-for-rural-school-principals/) - Rural principals juggle teaching, maintenance and leadership, true jacks of all trades in their communities.
- [Coalition promises to snuff out feared 'water tax' for farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/coalition-promises-to-snuff-out-feared-water-tax-for-farmers/) - The government has promised to change a contentious clause in legislation the could leave the door open to a future water tax for farmers.
- [Buzz grows around the fully electric farm ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/buzz-grows-around-the-fully-electric-farm/) - Solar energy, bikes, utes – how close are we to viable, fully electric ag?
- [Recycled plastic glove targets farm and vet waste](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/glove-offers-vets-a-more-sustainable-alternative/) - Developed by a NZ vet, the ReGLOVE offers vets and farmers a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic shoulder-length examination gloves.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast | Full Show, 13 February](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers-weekly-podcast-full-show-13-february/) - This episode delves into how sky-high cattle prices defy disruptions, AI reshaping farm finances, global farming voices meeting in Europe, and storm-hit farmers face generator costs.
- [Red meat exports set new annual record](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/red-meat-exports-set-new-annual-record/) - Strong demand and tight global supply pushed NZ red meat and fifth quarter exports to a record $11.7bn, with value gains across key markets.
- [Biological treatments add pressure to NZ’s crop approval delays](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/biological-treatments-add-pressure-to-nzs-crop-approval-delays/) - NZ’s slow crop treatment approvals face fresh strain as complex biological products emerge, with industry warning delays risk driving companies away.
- [T&G Global bullish on net profits](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/tg-global-bullish-on-net-profits/) - New profit guidance points to even greater gains in end-Feb results.
- [Rural communities have got your back](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/rural-communities-have-got-your-back/) - Heartwarming findings as new report takes a more reflective view of the fallout from extreme weather events.
- [We’re on the final stretch of summer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/were-on-the-final-stretch-of-summer/) - Townies are calling it the worst summer in decades, but farmers are not complaining so much, says Phil Duncan.
- [Potato prices could remain high as yields down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/potato-prices-could-remain-high-as-yields-down/) - Some potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20 percent this winter.
- [Alliance ‘opportunities’ coming into focus: Dawn Meats](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/alliance-opportunities-coming-into-focus-dawn-meats/) - Alliance Group faces gradual change under Dawn Meats, with strategy updates due by March as strong markets meet emerging global headwinds.
- [NZ robotics firm Agovor lands pre-seed funding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/nz-robotics-firm-agovor-lands-pre-seed-funding/) - Horticultural robotics company raises AU$3 million.
- [What farming AI should be](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/what-farming-ai-should-be/) - It should help turn farm financial data into clarity and highlight the trends and risks that deserve attention, says Blair Rooney.
- [Store cattle market the gift that keeps on giving](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/store-cattle-market-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/) - Road damage keeps Matawai steers closer to home, where they help to notch up the highest grossing sale in AgriHQ records.
- [Survey reveals rising stress among NZ small business owners](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/survey-reveals-rising-stress-among-nz-small-business-owners/) - A new Xero survey has found half of small business owners have thought about throwing in the towel.
- [Future planning leads spending at Southern Field Days](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/future-planning-leads-spending-at-southern-field-days/) - Diversification and strategic thinking inform spending sentiment among farmers.
- [Skellerup reports buoyant six months](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/skellerup-reports-buoyant-six-months/) - ‘By all measures an excellent outcome’ for farming rubberware and footwear company.
- [Water Storage Reform: why water scarcity isn’t the problem](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/water-storage-reform-why-water-scarcity-isnt-the-problem/) - New water laws could fast-track dams and storage, with Federated Farmers arguing NZ’s issue isn’t water shortage but capturing surplus supply.
- [Methane satellite on auditor-general’s radar](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/methane-satellite-on-auditor-generals-radar/) - Costly failure prompts questions on transparency and scientific funding priorities.
- [Is a sheep flock rebuild on the cards?](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/is-a-sheep-flock-rebuild-on-the-cards/) - Optimism abounds, says Mel Croad, but farmers remember all too well how quickly record prices have disappeared in the past.
- [Prime stock is slow to flow at meatworks](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/prime-stock-is-slow-to-flow-at-meatworks/) - Grass market leaves production lines hanging at what should be season peak.
- [High-end India sheepmeat hopes may be hollow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/high-end-india-sheepmeat-hopes-may-be-hollow/) - Australian experience shows long road ahead for NZ exporters.
- [Parliament BBQ launches National Lamb Day celebrations](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/parliament-bbq-launches-national-lamb-day-celebrations/) - New Zealand sinks its chompers into a lamb chop to mark the start of frozen exports to Britain 144 years ago.
- [Iconic Suzuki farm bike to be replaced as production winds down](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/iconic-suzuki-dr200se-to-be-replaced-as-production-winds-down/) - NZ farmers are snapping up the last Suzuki DR200SE bikes as production ends on the long-running farm favourite.
- [A bit of Route 66 on State Highway 8](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/a-bit-of-route-66-on-state-highway-8/) - Mark Leishman goes on a personal journey to Burkes Pass, a place with deep family ties.
- [Sun comes out to welcome Southern Field Days](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/sun-comes-out-to-welcome-southern-field-days/) - Three days of ag, tech, tractors and meeting up with mates get underway in Waimumu.
- [Rates cap potential and pitfalls need scrutiny](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/rates-cap-potential-and-pitfalls-need-scrutiny/) - Federated Farmers warns rates cap may delay essential council infrastructure.
- [EMS reviewing generator charges after outcry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/ems-reviewing-generator-charges-after-outcry/) - Southland, Otago farmers hit with ‘astronomical’ bills for power supply after storms.
- [Government snub of Tairāwhiti climate plan baffles me](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/government-snub-of-tairawhiti-climate-plan-baffles-me/) - Alan Emerson admires the regional initiative, but not Wellington’s response.
- [Early data shows dairy mating on track](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/early-data-shows-dairy-mating-on-track/) - Data from 1.4 million spring-calving cows shows rate of 69.8%.
- [Pharmac boosts rural access to emergency medicines](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/pharmac-boosts-rural-access-to-emergency-medicines/) - Pharmac to fund a range of trauma and pain relief drugs for country practices.
- [Fonterra farmers to vote to pay themselves $2/share](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/fonterra-farmers-to-vote-to-pay-themselves-2-share/) - Farmers will seek a better use for their money as co-op exits almost all consumer-facing brands and businesses.
- [Cool, windy season takes a bite out of cherries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/cool-windy-season-takes-a-bite-out-of-cherries/) - Exports could sustain a 2 million kg blow, says summerfruit sector.
- [Forestry sector calls for rates cap after  570% increase](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/forestry-sector-calls-for-rates-cap-after-bill-increases-570-percent/) - A 1100-hectare block near Wairoa had its annual rates bill skyrocket from $30,000 a year to $200,000.
- [Dairy job market steady as farmers look ahead to new season](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy-job-market-steady-as-farmers-look-ahead-to-new-season/) - ‘Everyone is in a happy spot’ thanks to healthy payout.
- [Castle Ridge wool rep awarded Australia scholarship trip](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/castle-ridge-wool-rep-awarded-australia-scholarship-trip/) - Sam Harmer recognised for deep roots in Merino industry and commitment to fine wool production.
- [Strong wool prices the ‘new normal’: Feds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/strong-wool-prices-the-new-normal-feds/) - Strong wool prices hitting $4–$5 mark a real reset, not a spike, say industry leaders, as tighter supply and new demand lift returns for sheep farmers.
- [Truth needed between forestry and farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/truth-needed-between-forestry-and-farming/) - Wairoa farmer Dave Read takes issue with claims made by forestry investors.
- [Taxpayer dollars ready to tackle erosion](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/taxpayer-dollars-ready-to-tackle-erosion/) - Applications sought for share of $28m erosion control fund.
- [Labour nears decision on India FTA ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/labour-nears-decision-on-india-fta/) - Government counting on opposition support as NZ First rejects deal.
- [Why mental fitness matters in the shearing shed](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/wellbeing/why-mental-fitness-matters-in-the-shearing-shed/) - Shearing is as much mental as physical. Trainer Pete Chilcott explains why staying calm, fit and focused is key to performance and wellbeing.
- [BLNZ sectoral census is the survey that counts](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/blnz-sectoral-census-is-the-survey-that-counts/) - For 75 years the sheep and beef farm survey has painted a picture of the sector.
- [Murray Donald takes helm at Safer Farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/murray-donald-takes-helm-at-safer-farms/) - Focus is ‘about changing culture’ says new chair.
- [Rākete Orchards collapse leaves creditors short](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/rakete-orchards-collapse-leaves-creditors-short/) - Dim prospects as administrators advise Rākete should pass into formal liquidation.
- [Sunflower dream blooms on Manawatū farmlet](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/sunflower-dream-blooms-on-manawatu-farmlet/) - Dan and Kerry Reader have transformed their Palmerston North farmlet into a 300,000-strong sunflower attraction, now in its fourth season.
- [First of its kind fantasy dairy league launched](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/first-of-its-kind-fantasy-dairy-league-launched/) - Marketing drive takes a leaf from sports to showcase Meadow Fresh Fantasy Herd.
- [FMG admits to misleading insurance charges](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/fmg-admits-to-misleading-insurance-charges/) - FMG has admitted misleading customers on insurance cover and pricing, agreeing to a $2.1m payment and millions in refunds after an FMA investigation.
- [Turnbull to steer Yili’s NZ ship](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/turnbull-to-steer-yilis-nz-ship/) - Former Mānuka Health CEO to lead five Yili Oceania business division companies.
- [Shiitake exports could surge on fermentation breakthrough](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/shiitake-exports-could-surge-on-fermentation-breakthrough/) - Extracting high-value bioactive compounds in weeks rather months significantly lifts yields.
- [T&G claims another Envy win in China](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/tg-claims-another-envy-win-in-china/) - Apple ruling bolsters China’s growing commitment to protecting commercial fruit varieties.
- [Tuapeka Mouth Ferry celebrates 130 years](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/lifestyle/rural-lifestyle-leisure/tuapeka-mouth-ferry-celebrates-130-years/) - The southern hemisphere's only still operating river ferry celebrates 130 years.
- [Bremworth trims Mohawk cash distribution](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/bremworth-trims-mohawk-cash-distribution/) - Estimate remains subject to change, carpet maker tells market.
- [Reading into the US dollar doldrums](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/reading-into-the-us-dollar-doldrums/) - Cameron Bagrie addresses anxiety about the world’s reserve currency.
- [NZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial block](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/nz-rhapzody-the-new-hop-off-the-trial-block/) - Along the banks of the Wangapeka River in Tasman, a new hop variety is being commercially released after more than a decade of research and development.
- [Crossbred hogget wool crests $9 in Australia sale](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/crossbred-hogget-wool-crests-9-in-australia-sale/) - NZM brought 350 bales to market in line’s debut Melbourne auction.
- [Wine school mates turn winemaking dream into reality](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/wine-school-mates-turn-winemaking-dream-into-reality/) - Lease a vineyard, launch a label, triple output in a matter of a few years.
- [Academia and ag carry young farmer forward](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/academia-and-ag-carry-young-farmer-forward/) - James Clark named recipient of 2026 Ravensdown Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship.
- [Good vibes in the greenhouse](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/good-vibes-in-the-greenhouse/) - Researchers from the Bioeconomy Science Institute are investigating whether they can apply the vibrations of insects to disrupt pests in the greenhouse.
- [Otago and Southland crown region’s top Young Farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/otago-and-southland-crown-regions-top-young-farmer/) - Dairy farmer Thomas Slee will represent south at finals in New Plymouth this winter.
- [Familiar fight for fibre’s UK farmer fans](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/familiar-fight-for-fibres-uk-farmer-fans/) - In the birthplace of the Romney breed, wool growers face many of the same challenges farmers do in New Zealand.
- [DairyNZ levy put to the vote](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairynz-levy-put-to-the-vote/) - Milksolid levy vote – held every six years – opens on February 16.
- [Food security on Woolworths’ mind](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/food-security-on-woolworths-mind/) - Food retailer ‘conscious of need to grow a strong supply foundation’.
- [Kiwi company T&G fights to get illegal orchards torn down in China](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/kiwi-company-tg-fights-to-get-illegal-orchards-torn-down-in-china/) - The Supreme Court ruled in favour of New Zealand horticulture company T&G.
- [Global fight intensifies to protect plant variety rights](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/global-fight-intensifies-to-protect-plant-variety-rights/) - Protection a growing priority for fruit companies – particularly in NZ.

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- [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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- [Cygnet Dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/140700-cygnet-dairy/) - Large dairy/grazing opportunity in Tasmania's North West
- [Woolnorth Homestead Title](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/140694-woolnorth/) - A rare opportunity to own a piece of Australia's agricultural heritage. Far North West Coast, Tasmania - approximately 3,800 acres plus lease opportunities.
- [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
- [LARGE-SCALE PREMIUM DAIRY](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/property/140242-tasmania-dairy/) - Nutrien Harcourts and LAWD are pleased to present for sale Harcus Dairy, a large-scale premium dairy operation located in the Circular Head region of north-west Tasmania, one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.
- [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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- [Organic](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/organic/)
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- [Pests](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/pests/)
- [Policy & Regulation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/policy-regulation/)
- [Production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/production/)
- [Real Estate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/real-estate/)
- [Regen Agriculture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/regen-agriculture/)
- [Regulation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/regulation/)
- [Research & Innovation](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/research/)
- [Health & Safety](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/safety/) - Health and safety news for New Zealand farms, covering regulations, risks and best practice on-farm.
- [Seeds](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/seeds/)
- [Skills](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/skills/)
- [Software](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/software/)
- [Soil](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/soil/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/sustainability/)
- [Tourism](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/tourism/)
- [Trade](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/trade/)
- [Transport](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/transport/)
- [Trends](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/trends/)
- [Veterinary](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/veterinary/)
- [Water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/water/)
- [Weather](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/weather/)
- [Health and Wellbeing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/health-and-wellbeing/) - News and insights on farmer wellbeing, mental health and support across rural New Zealand.
- [Wool](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/wool/)
- [Young Farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/young-farmers/)
- [In Memoriam](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/in-memoriam/) - Obituaries and tributes to people who have made a lasting impact on New Zealand’s rural sector.
- [Dairy Farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/dairy-farmer/) - Dairy Farmer is at the heart of the dairy community. This high quality gloss magazine is delivered to every dairy farm letter box in New Zealand, every month.
- [Consumer and Retail](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/consumer/) - Food trends, retail insights and consumer demand shaping NZ agriculture, from farmgate to supermarket shelves.
- [Genetic Tech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/genetics/) - Latest news on genetic technology in agriculture, including innovation, regulation and industry impacts.
- [Fisheries](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fisheries/) - NZ fisheries news, including policy, sustainability and seafood industry developments.
- [Pork](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/pork/)
- [Animal Welfare](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/animal-welfare/) - Animal welfare NZ: livestock care, welfare standards, regulations and on-farm practices in New Zealand agriculture.
- [People](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/people/)
- [Oceania Summit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/oceania-summit/)
- [Farmstrong](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmstrong/) - Farmstrong initiatives, tools and stories supporting farmer wellbeing, resilience and mental health in NZ.
- [Viticulture](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/viticulture/)
- [Agritech](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agritech/) - Agritech NZ: precision agriculture, farm technology, automation and digital tools transforming New Zealand farming.
- [Carbon Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/carbon-farming/) - Carbon farming news, forestry insights and emissions market updates, covering NZ ETS, land use change and farm opportunities.
- [Faces of NZ Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/faces-of-nz-farming/) - People-focused content about everyday Kiwis who work the land in New Zealand’s primary sector.
- [Plant-based Food](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/plant-based-food/)
- [Podcast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/podcast/)
- [He Waka Eke Noa](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/he-waka-eke-noa/)
- [Shearing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/shearing/)
- [Infrastructure](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/infrastructure/) - Infrastructure news affecting rural New Zealand, including transport, water, energy and connectivity.
- [Our Land & Water](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/our-land-water/)
- [Rural News](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-news/)
- [Rural Sports](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-sports/)
- [Agribusiness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agribusiness/) - Agribusiness news NZ: farm finance, rural markets, agribusiness companies and policy shaping New Zealand’s primary sector.
- [Sustainable Farming](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/sustainable-farming/)
- [E Tipu](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/e-tipu/) - The BOMA Agri Summit
- [Horses](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/horses/) - Latest horse and equine news in New Zealand, covering management, events and industry updates.
- [Fishing & Hunting](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/hunting/) - NZ fishing and hunting news, covering conservation, access, wildlife and rural outdoor lifestyle.
- [Poultry](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/poultry/)
- [Meat Processing](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/meat-processing/)
- [FMG Young Farmer](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fmg-young-farmers/) - FMG Young Farmer news, covering competitions, events and young leaders in NZ agriculture.
- [Food and Fibre](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/food-and-fibre/) - Latest news and insights from New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors, covering production, markets and industry developments.
- [Eating the Elephant](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/eating-the-elephant/) - Commentary and analysis on key issues facing NZ agriculture, breaking down complex topics into practical insights.
- [Special Report](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/special-report/)
- [Sowing the Seeds: Future Farmers NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/sowing-the-seeds-future-farmers-nz/) - Future Farmers New Zealand is a collection of young Kiwis passionate about ahuwhenua and the principles of kaitiakitanga. We are farmers, students, and urbanites, all passionate about the opportunities for the planet and the people that come from New Zealand farming. Our aim is to discuss and inform beliefs, principles, and policies to shape the future of New Zealand farming.
- [Your Story](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/your-story/)
- [Federated Farmers](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/federated-farmers-partner-content/) - Federated Farmers, New Zealand’s leading independent rural advocacy organisation, has established a news and insights partnership with AgriHQ, the country’s leading rural publisher, to give the farmers of New Zealand a more informed, united and stronger voice. Feds news and commentary appears each week in its own section of the Farmers Weekly print edition and online.
- [Farmers Weekly Podcast](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmers-weekly-podcast/) - Farmers Weekly podcast covering NZ agriculture, with expert interviews, rural stories and industry insights.
- [Rural Leaders](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-leaders/)
- [Ideas That Grow](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/ideas-that-grow/) - Listen to the Ideas That Grow podcast for stories, insights and conversations on innovation, people and progress in New Zealand agriculture.
- [El Niño Watch](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/el-nino-watch/)
- [Land Champions](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/land-champions/) - We celebrate domestic and imported land champions, from the Italian clan that owns a slice of North Otago wool production to the teacher rebooting ag education in the hort heartland if western Bay of Plenty.
- [Parasites](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/parasites/)
- [The Farmer's Voice](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmers-voice/)
- [Agrichemicals](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agrichemicals/) - Agrichemicals NZ: fertiliser, pesticides, chemical regulations and environmental impacts on New Zealand farming systems.
- [On Farm Story](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/on-farm-story/)
- [Rural Living](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-living/)
- [Fish & Game](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/fish-game/) - Fish & Game NZ news, including freshwater, wildlife management and recreational hunting and fishing access.
- [Meeting the Market](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/meeting-the-market/) - How much do we know about the last, crucial link in our supply chain? Farmers Weekly reporters discover how our food and fibre is viewed by the people who buy it, and the businesses that sell it to them. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest food and fibre exporters to explore more about how our primary exports are valued here and abroad.
- [Breeding](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/breeding/) - Livestock breeding NZ: genetics, herd improvement and breeding programmes to boost farm productivity.
- [AgriStars](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/agristars/)
- [World Dairy Summit](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/world-dairy-summit/)
- [Bull Sales](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/bull-sales/) - NZ bull sale results, trends and genetics insights, covering beef and dairy breeding performance and market demand.
- [Opportunities in Thailand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/investment-trade-opportunities-thailand/) - Richard Rennie travelled to Thailand as an invited guest of the Royal Thai Embassy to further understanding in New Zealand on the investment and business opportunities that may exist between the two countries, who also share three Free Trade Agreements. The visit provided an insight to Thai cultural heritage and religion, alongside the country’s industrial and agricultural sectors, and an understanding of where the Thai economy is at today. A Thai-NZ business summit held during the visit also provided some insights to opportunities NZ firms were identifying in Thailand, including areas of renewable energy, bio-medicine and dairy processing.
- [Inside Dairy](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/inside-dairy/) - DairyNZ Inside Dairy news and insights, covering on-farm performance, research, innovation and key issues in New Zealand’s dairy sector.
- [Farmers Weekly Poll](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/farmers-weekly-poll/) - Farmers Weekly polls tracking NZ farmer views on key issues, trends and challenges across agriculture.
- [Local Elections](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/local-elections/)
- [Arts & Entertainment](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/arts-entertainment/) - Rural NZ arts and entertainment: events, culture and community stories from New Zealand farming regions.
- [Local Government](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/local-government/)
- [Rural Crime](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-crime/)
- [General Election](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/general-election/) - News and analysis on New Zealand’s general election and what it means for farmers and the rural sector.
- [Video](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/video/)
- [Brand Spotlight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/brand-spotlight/)
- [Rural Women NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/tag/rural-women-nz/)