Public articles

Northland market posting record per hectare sales

The rural property market has posted record sale values over the past six months, even with winter's lower transaction numbers.

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Up-and-comer wins spreading Young Achiever’s Award

Matt Campbell’s two year old business has been recognised at the 2026 GroundSpread NZ Awards.

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NZ Ploughing team’s gear shipping mess raises 2029 hosting concerns

NZ’s World Ploughing Championships bid is at risk, with the shipping container containing their gear in the wrong ocean.

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BNZ backs farmers to cut gas use under new loan scheme

BNZ is encouraging farmers and processors to consider the upcoming gas transition loan guarantee scheme.

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What it’s like to be on Country Calendar

It was a nerve-wracking Sunday night for Jericho Station farmer Harriet Bremner as her and her family’s story went to air in the coveted spot.

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‘Leading the way’: Insights into drop in farm ACC claims

Farm-related ACC injury claims have fallen from more than 25,000 in 2020, to 17,322 last year.

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New shearing gang management app could change the game

A Kurow shearing contractor has built The Shearing Board to run staff induction, tally recording and compliance reporting for gangs.

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Opportunity defends land tax, challenges gene tech bill

Opportunity Party leader Quilae Wong says the intention is to shift the burden off income tax and onto property.

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National sustainable farming ambassadors named

Michelle and Tony Roberts from Merino Downs took out the Gordon Stephenson Trophy in Christchurch last night.

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‘True collaboration’: Four-year merino contracts locked in

Devold has set the pricing for its new four-year wool contracts by asking growers directly what it costs them to produce their wool.

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