Applications open for HortNZ scholarships
Reading Time: 2 minutes Applications are now open for Horticulture New Zealand’s 2027 scholarship programme. Each year the organisation, which represents New Zealand’s more than 4300 commercial...
View ArticleBiosecurity expert receives Rutherford Medal
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lincoln University Professor of Plant Biosecurity Philip Hulme has received the 2026 Rutherford Medal for his research on invasive species and the threats they pose to New...
View ArticleMeet the Need inspires Canterbury farmer to give back
Reading Time: 2 minutes For Canterbury dairy farmer Cameron Henderson, supporting Meet the Need comes down to a simple question: how can the success of New Zealand farming benefit more than just those...
View ArticleLast of the season’s kiwifruit in the hold
Reading Time: < 1 minute Zespri’s final charter shipment of the 2026 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga and is on its way to Shanghai. The vessel, the Whero, is carrying...
View ArticleRegen project seeks South Island sheep farmers to take part
Reading Time: < 1 minute A project aiming to regenerate 50,000 hectares of sheep country across Otago and Canterbury has secured backing from the Regenerative Fund for Nature. Led by The Whole Story...
View ArticleAndrew Murray moves on from Fonterra
Reading Time: < 1 minute Fonterra chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside Fonterra. Murray joined Fonterra as commercial director of Fonterra’s global markets...
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NZ Arable v McD’s poll results – October 9
Reading Time: < 1 minute Last week’s poll question is based on the NZ arable push for local McDonald’s buns article. We asked readers: Should McDonald’s New Zealand be using locally grown wheat for...
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Five finalists vie for NZ Young Horticulturist title
Reading Time: 7 minutes Now in its 21st year, the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition for 2026 will come to a head in Auckland next month, when five finalists will compete in a series of...
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Massey agriculture awards recognise top students
Reading Time: 3 minutes New Zealand’s next generation of primary industry leaders were recognised at the recent Massey Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards. More than 250...
View ArticlePāmu gives helping hand to Taranaki student
Reading Time: < 1 minute Waitara High School student Paige Burston plans to turn her passion for agriculture and animal science into a career in the field. The Year 12 Taranaki student hopes to...
View ArticleEnd of an era as FoodHQ to close after 13 years
Reading Time: < 1 minute The shareholders of FoodHQ have decided that it will cease operating as a standalone organisation. In a statement, chair Mark Piper said the collaborations FoodHQ had been...
View ArticleEntries open for NZ Dairy Industry Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutes Entries are open for the 2027 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards for the 11 regions across Aotearoa in the Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager of the Year and Dairy Trainee...
View ArticleNZ food and fibre exports hit record despite tough year
Reading Time: < 1 minute Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to June 30, up $4.8bn on the year before and ahead of the $64.3bn forecast in the MPI’s Situation and...
View ArticleNew dog confinement rules proposed for NZ
Reading Time: < 1 minute Public feedback is being sought on proposed new rules to stop dogs being shut away in cages, crates and kennels for long periods. Under the proposal, animal welfare...
View ArticleThe future of water – political parties have their say
Reading Time: 6 minutes New Zealand’s water future needs to deliver for the economy, the environment andcommunities. IrrigationNZ CEO Karen Williams said that word “and” is critical. Williams said...
View ArticlePromising results from extended lactation trial
Reading Time: 2 minutes A DairyNZ trial investigating extended lactation has shown encouraging findings for farmers looking for ways to reduce pressures around calving and mating. The three-year study...
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Lower-value proteins poll results – October 1
Reading Time: < 1 minute Last week’s poll question is based on the New Zealand red meat export value rises but volatility remains article. We asked readers: Are cost of living pressures pushing you...
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Four generations in pursuit of the perfect sheep
Reading Time: 2 minutes Brothers Stewart and Andrew Morton are the family’s fourth generation to breed rams at Paki-iti Farms in northern Manawatū. While the technology used and breeds have changed in...
View ArticleAlliance farmer-shareholders to get cut of $20m
Reading Time: < 1 minute Eligible Alliance farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive a cut of $20 million later this year in terms of the investment partnership...
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Pāmu appoints Andrew Sliper as chief financial officer
Reading Time: < 1 minute Andrew Sliper has been appointed Pāmu’s chief financial officer. This follows Steve McJorrow’s decision to step down from the role to focus on pursuing governance...
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