June 30, 2026
‘Facing the consequences’: Wairarapa recovery revealing bigger issues
Recovery is under way across the flood-hit region, but work that could ease the next event is held up by regulation.
June 30, 2026
Secondhand machinery hitting new highs at clearing sales
George Wilson, livestock representative at Carrfields Livestock, says secondhand machinery is reaching new value levels, drawing strong buyer demand to farm…
June 30, 2026
Why it pays to order your maize seed early
Paddock selection is a common mistake and is costing farmers yield, says Cameron Hussey from Corson Maize.
June 26, 2026
‘Get it in now’: Slam-dunk solar?
CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa Mike Casey says the policy announcement feels like Christmas.
June 26, 2026
Proposed blueberry import rules could threaten NZ crops
Blueberries NZ says MPI's proposed import health standard is too weak to keep pests and diseases out of the country.
June 26, 2026
Northern Young Farmer up for second Grand Final attempt
Justin Ruygrok has been preparing for the final while working to buy the farm he 50/50 sharemilks.
June 26, 2026
Urgency to fix ag vehicle weight rules before season starts
Rural Contractors NZ is calling on government to overhaul the system for large agricultural machines as they become very difficult or impossible to permit.
June 26, 2026
‘Business as usual’ for new National Feds head
Newly elected Feds National President Colin Hurst says he will carry on the ‘great work’ Wayne Langford has done.
June 25, 2026
Breaking down dairy feed market for next season
Dairy faces narrowing margins towards the end of next season, with input costs rising and global prices easing.
June 25, 2026
MPI being a regulator, investor and partner
MPI wants to turn land use flexibility into proof points to take to councils, making it easier for farmers to change how they use their land.










