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Dairy payout driving record Canterbury land values
A 317ha farm is primarily set up for dairy support, but offers potential for other uses including beef finishing and cereals.
Changing milking liners on time to protect yield and udder health
The recommended change interval of 2500 milkings is built around the gap between how a liner looks and how it works.
Rural voices must not be drowned out in reform
The Feds Vice President says metro counterparts may not understand what those councils do for farming communities.
Feds opening farm gate for politicians prior to election
Federated Farmers national president Colin Hurst wants agricultural and environmental policy separated so farming rules can be handled differently.
What’s happening at Fencing Contractors conference
The association is meeting in Nelson, following its National Fencing Field Day, which drew high school competitors from local schools.
Growing Future Farmers: All set up for you to give it a crack
Graduate Alex West traded a dairy upbringing for a shepherd's life in the King Country, and says the two-year programme set him up to succeed.
Forestry conversions slowing but risk to food-producing land remains
B+LNZ has tracked whole-farm sales for conversion since 2017, and another 30,000ha has been added since its mid-2025 update.
Growers or government: Who should solve seed and grain?
Virtually every arable farmer David Clark knows is urgently seeking an exit, with machinery prices doubled since 2021.
Spray diary, weather, timesheets: One view for your entire operation
Agritech firm Tabula is marking 20 years in business with a suite of connected field tools now used worldwide.
MIA credits record June exports to ambitious trade strategy
New Zealand red meat exports hit a record $1.37 billion in June, up 50% on the same month last year.










