Rural and farming news
How grandad used to farm: Vintage club to host annual crank up day
The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club showcases blast from the past.
Green-thumbed community plants 4000 natives
Marco School pupils were out on the hills, planting 4000 natives in the republic.
Faulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fire
The Faulkner family are beyond grateful for all the love and support after the fire.
'It’s been one of those years': Farmlands records more losses
The co-op has posted a $14.3 million net loss after tax for the year ended June 2024.
Surf's up for farmers, thanks to $15,000 grant
'While the concept is simple, the programme has proven to be life changing.'
Trials show how life beneath soil could be key to rejuvenating intensively farmed land
Early findings already delivering valuable insights that could transform soil health.
Dairy farming
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'
Creditors put dairy farm operation into liquidation – ANZ among those owed nearly $600k
The company had been dairy farming since May 2004.
The Country Radio Show
The Country Full Show: Zespri boss on predicted record returns
Jason Te Brake, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Jo Luxton, Mike Petersen.
The Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on $95.8m loss
Mark Wynne, Winston Peters, Anna Palairet, Farmer Tom Martin.
The Country: David Seymour on the Hīkoi to Parliament
David Seymour, Mark de Lautour, Paul Paynter, Vanessa Winning, Phil Duncan, Barry Soper.
Finn Ross talks carbon farming on The Country
Finn Ross, Alan Thomson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
The Country at the Christchurch Show
Carter, Acland, Duncan, Humm, Wiggins, Nicholls, Trevelyan, Soper, Duncum.
Fonterra named McDonald’s ANZ supplier of the year
Sponsored content: Co-op supplies McDonald's with 27,000 metric tonnes of cheese a year.
Premium
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'
Creditors put dairy farm operation into liquidation – ANZ among those owed nearly $600k
The company had been dairy farming since May 2004.
AgriZeroNZ says climate change solutions for agriculture will endure
Climate change initiatives for agriculture will go the distance, Wayne McNee says.
Fonterra's need to stay the milk supply market's big cheese about more than pride
Slipping share of milk supply market raises shareholder concern.
Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news
OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.
Horticulture
Napier keeps controversial site in strategy plan, Hastings votes no to building on fertile land
Two proposed residential development sites in Havelock North were removed from the FDS.
Opinion: Why finger limes are worth the splurge
OPINION: These are the most gorgeous fruits I have tried in a long while.
Sheep and beef
Extending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein source
New Zealand’s low-carbon beef production is set to accelerate.
Alliance Group plunges further into the red
Farmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.
Happy hooves, happy herd
Hardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.
Technology
Deloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024
Devoli ranks top of the Master of Growth index.
Kiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef market
MindHive Global uses artificial intelligence to grade cowhide.
Rural business
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
Deloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024
Devoli ranks top of the Master of Growth index.
Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'
Rural life
How grandad used to farm: Vintage club to host annual crank up day
The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club showcases blast from the past.
Surf's up for farmers, thanks to $15,000 grant
'While the concept is simple, the programme has proven to be life changing.'
What is New Zealand’s best gourmet pie?
New book, New Zealand’s Best Gourmet Pies, features 38 unique pies and their origins.