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MPI On Farm Support scholarships aim to grow farm advisors
The scholarship, now in its fourth year, targets students in agricultural science degrees across the primary sector.
‘Phone-a-farmer’ programme reaches more than 1,000 students
More than 1,000 primary and intermediate pupils connected with farmers last year through Farmer Time for Schools.
Independent firearms licensing review committee named
Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee says the committee will review declined applications, imposed conditions and revocations.
Agritech report proposes knowledge bank to preserve farmer expertise
A new Helen Clark Foundation discussion paper says agri-tech could revive rural communities or hollow them out further.
BNZ sharpens focus on growing on farm agritech opportunities
Head of AgriTech & BioTech at BNZ Nic Cameron says one of New Zealand agritech's biggest growth opportunities lies in horticulture.
Warmest late August in years for East, double the usual rain for West
A cold front and low stalling over the South Island will bring snow to parts of the high country within the next couple of days.
Australian family win double with off-grid robotic dairy setup
A Fleurieu Peninsula family took out the 2026 South Australian Innovative Farmer of the Year award and Young Dairy Farmer of the Year.
Call for tougher rules on excessive supermarket markups
New Zealanders cannot say for sure that the price they pay for mince is fair with retail beef mince up more than 30% since 2020.
Academic warns NZ First milk-supply policy vague fix to real problem
An agribusiness expert says the plan to divert 500 million litres from about 250 Fonterra farmers doesn’t solve the problem it intends to.