More than 80 brands looking to work with NZ kiwifruit leather startup

A New Zealand company is converting discarded kiwifruit into a plastic-free, plant-based leather alternative, with fashion, automotive and furniture markets in…


Taking the time to get tech right on farm

NZ farmers have earned a global competitive edge by insisting on demonstrable results before investing in new tools.


Opening student’s eyes to ag with Ōpuke Innovation Hub

An agriculture and trades facility in Methven is in its final stages of completion, with a grant helping to kit out the last remaining classroom.


NZ’s top Angus stud buys $168,000 bull

 It was a record breaking price tag on Taimate Angus Lot 3 yesterday, with buyer Dean McHardy saying that he was pretty keen to take him home.


‘Attitude is everything’: Pāmu apprenticeships open

Applications are open for the livestock and dairy course designed to bring 10 up and comers into the sector.


Knowing a little about a lot for FMG Young Farmer Final

The competition newcomer says he's comfortable with the practical side, but will have to wing it if he is put to the test with any left-field machinery.


‘I think we can do better’: PM reacts to 6% export growth

Primary industry exports have reached $64 billion, up 6% in the past year, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says April was our best ever trade surplus…


Peters at Fieldays: ‘I’ve milked my fair share of cows’

Peters joined us at Fieldays last week to remind people that his dairy farming roots go back to before he put on his political suit.


How can technology help reduce on farm risk?

A Safer Farms white paper released at Fieldays argues technology can cut agriculture costing ACC $120 million a year in injury claims by removing risk from the…


What $400k will mean for Rural Support Trust

Last week’s Rural Industry Leaders Dinner, Debate and Auction raised $420,000, with a sculpture still unsold and likely to push the total past $500,000.