Farming

Latest Stories

Major meat company ends relationship with Gloriavale

A number of other companies are also thinking whether to move away from Gloriavale.

Religion •Tue, May 24

Farmers warn meat and dairy prices set to soar further

One farmer said there's "real concern" a shock may be on the way and there will be a "big reset" in what people are willing to pay for lamb.

Farming •Mon, May 23

Mass pig graves being dug as pork industry on brink of collapse

Pig farmers say the industry is in crisis, with some fearing they'll have to kill and dump animals as it falls apart.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Tue, May 17

Men and women battle it out at New Zealand ploughing champs

“Preparation is 85% of the game really,” conventional tractor ploughing winner Ian Woolley said.

Farming •Mon, May 16

Hopes new app will make rural crime easier to report

With crime incidents on farms increasing, a two-year trial of the tool is underway in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts.

Farming •Sun, May 15

East Coast community say offshore land sale would spell disaster

If approved by the Overseas Investment Office, the deal would see 6000 hectares of productive farmland on twin Huiarua and Matanui stations converted into pine forestry.

Gisborne •Fri, May 13

New Zealand challenges Canada dairy tariffs

It kicked off a dispute resolution under the trans-Pacific Partnership pact - the first of its kind.

Farming •Thu, May 12

From farming to pest control - drones could change the way we work

Whether tracking wallabies with thermal cameras or seeding crops, drones are creating new possibilities across industries.

Environment •Sun, May 8

NZ crops at risk if carbon emissions aren't reduced - research

Modelling by Plant and Food Research shows if emissions aren't tackled, apples wouldn't grow in parts of the North Island.

Food And Drink •Sun, May 8

Eradication approach leaves just one property with M. bovis

After four years of battling the cow disease, a total of 271 confirmed properties have been cleared and 176,325 cattle culled.

Farming •Thu, May 5

Genetic modification review being called for, reigniting debate

Farmers want to use the tech to help combat climate change but the Government is restricting it.

Farming •Sat, Apr 16

Farmers fearful as rural crime on the rise

Fuel is being stolen, farm machinery is being taken, and boy racers are vandalising road signs and property.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 30

Southern farmers facing 'perfect storm' as Covid sweeps through

Many plants are operating at well below capacity, with some as low as 50%.

Farming •Sat, Mar 26

High food production costs to hit Kiwi consumers, says economist

Farmers say they're facing huge cost hikes in fuel, chemicals and fertilisers.

Food And Drink •Fri, Mar 18

Nitrate levels in NZ water breaching human rights - Greenpeace

A joint submission is calling for changes to the country's safe water standards.

Health •Thu, Mar 17

Push to try and get ahead of winter issues on Kiwi farms

Southland farmer Suzanne Harding has been preparing her property for winter grazing for months.

Farming •Thu, Mar 17

Govt boosts number of RSE workers allowed into New Zealand

The Government has agreed to increase the Recognised Seasonal Employment Scheme (RSE) cap to 16,000.

Covid 19 •Sun, Feb 27

Western Bay of Plenty avocado orchards hammered by Cyclone Dovi

Much of the fallen fruit is unable to be sold, and is left rotting on the ground.

Farming •Tue, Feb 15

Farmers fear Covid-19 isolation rules will disrupt industry

The Government’s pledged extra support for farmers and growers, but some say it falls well short.

Covid 19 •Sun, Feb 13

Fears harvests will rot as farmers denied skilled workers

Farmers are struggling without 200 skilled harvest machinery operator workers they were promised from overseas.

Farming •Sat, Jan 29

Farming

Latest Stories

Major meat company ends relationship with Gloriavale

Farmers warn meat and dairy prices set to soar further

Mass pig graves being dug as pork industry on brink of collapse

Men and women battle it out at New Zealand ploughing champs

Hopes new app will make rural crime easier to report

East Coast community say offshore land sale would spell disaster

New Zealand challenges Canada dairy tariffs

From farming to pest control - drones could change the way we work

NZ crops at risk if carbon emissions aren't reduced - research

Eradication approach leaves just one property with M. bovis

Genetic modification review being called for, reigniting debate

Farmers fearful as rural crime on the rise

Southern farmers facing 'perfect storm' as Covid sweeps through

High food production costs to hit Kiwi consumers, says economist

Nitrate levels in NZ water breaching human rights - Greenpeace

Push to try and get ahead of winter issues on Kiwi farms

Govt boosts number of RSE workers allowed into New Zealand

Western Bay of Plenty avocado orchards hammered by Cyclone Dovi

Farmers fear Covid-19 isolation rules will disrupt industry

Fears harvests will rot as farmers denied skilled workers

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