NEWS
Coastal farm with 5km of Cook Strait coastline goes to tender
A coastal sheep and beef farm with an events centre, airstrip and Cook Strait views goes to tender near Wellington.
Road freight needs about 17,000 more drivers within 20 years
The road freight sector asks for licence funding to bring more young people into truck driving careers.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand opens director nominations and remits
Sheep and beef farmers can stand for two farmer-elected board seats and put remits to the annual meeting.
Wool growers vote next year on a levy of 2 to 3 cents a kilogram
A proposed wool levy would fund collective work to lift wool's value, delivered through Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
Fire and Emergency prepares early for an El Niño wildfire season
Farmers can cut wildfire risk this summer with simple maintenance, safe burning and a plan for stock.
Southland grows tulip bulbs for the northern off-season market
Southland's mild climate and fresh ground make it a base for tulip bulbs exported for the off-season.
Farmlands debate prompts a call for younger agri-board directors
Two farmers want more voices and younger directors on agricultural boards after the Farmlands shareholder debate.
Herd sourcing and valuations supporting conversions around NZ
Carrfields South Island Dairy Coordinator Richard Andrews talks through sourcing herds, valuing dairy stock and what to look for in a paddock.
Opportunity wants a select committee seat for agriculture
Opportunity's first caucus settles into Parliament while special votes decide its final numbers.
Six of seven global soil threats apply to New Zealand
A UN soil report finds six of seven global threats apply to New Zealand land.