March 12, 2026
Investment into emissions-efficient livestock
AgriZeroNZ has invested NZ $1.69 million (AU $1.5 million) in the agri-biotech company Nbryo to support the development of its reproductive technologies in New…
March 6, 2026
Episode 103 – ADAMA: Tower tackles resistant weeds
In this episode, Hamish Mulcock, Portfolio Manager at ADAMA New Zealand, introduces Tower, a new pre-emergent herbicide for wheat and barley designed to…
February 27, 2026
Episode 102 – Subdivision of rural land – facts and fiction
In this episode, Phil Journeaux shares his strong thoughts on the failings of the New Zealand’s National Policy Statement (NPS) for Highly Productive Land and…
February 25, 2026
Long-term pasture persistence trial
A 10-year Lincoln University long-term pasture persistence trial (PPT), looking at different grass species, predominantly perennial ryegrass, is unique in its…
February 25, 2026
Ryegrasses can last
The next step for summer-strong perennial ryegrass that persists is now here with Maxsyn NEA12. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
February 25, 2026
The true cost of cheap
After four decades working in irrigation, Stephen McNally is urging whole-of-life thinking for irrigation design. The one lesson that keeps repeating is that…
February 25, 2026
Farming in the age of technology: Insights from farmers
A recent farmer panel highlighted the importance of balancing the adoption of new technologies while still retaining core farming skills. Words Sarah…
February 25, 2026
Zapping weeds in Southland
In late winter, emerging from a carrot paddock near Woodlands, the sight of bright lights, faint zapping sounds and puffs of smoke might turn a few heads; but…
February 25, 2026
Diversifying with deer
Farmgate returns, using the advertised schedule prices for lamb, beef and venison since 2004, shows the increasing price trend line for venison matches lamb…
February 25, 2026
The farming rulebook has changed
The recent record sale of a dairy farm in mid-Canterbury has Tom Laming reflecting on how we can take a different approach to dairy farming’s future. Words Tom…