‘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.


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…


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.


‘Get it in now’: Slam-dunk solar?

CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa Mike Casey says the policy announcement feels like Christmas.


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.


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.


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.


‘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.


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.


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.