Rural News Group
Next generation dual command tractor. Recently showcased in France and set for a wider release at the upcoming EIMA Show in Bologna, the latest New Holland T5 Dual Command tractor range offers five models from 80-117hp, all powered by FPT F36 3.6-litre four-cylinder engines.
More forestry conversions a death knell for meat sector
22 hours ago · B+LNZ chair Kate Acland. Red meat farmers are warning that wholesale conversion of farms into forestry to achieve climate change targets will be unsustainable for the country. Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) notes that over the past four years 150,000ha of farmland has been bought for conversion to carbon forestry.
National - Rural News Group
Food charity to hold online auction. Meat the Need, New Zealand’s dedicated charity delivering locally sourced protein meals to food-insecure communities, is launching an online National Charity Auction.
General News
Working together, leading change. A group of Canterbury farmers who work together exploring the various uses of liquid injection systems on their seed drills was the worthy winner of the Working Together Award at the recent 2024 Arable Awards, says the group’s FAR Facilitator.
Record milk price!
2 days ago · BNZ has lifted its forecast to $9.75/kgMS. The previous record farmgate milk price was $9.30 paid in 2021-22 season. Steel notes that on-farm costs have increased significantly over recent seasons. "On our calculations, a nominal milk price of about $11.50 would be required this season for a record to be achieved in real terms.
National - Rural News Group
Wool processor partners with community for swimming pool project. WoolWorks, New Zealand’s largest wool-scouring company, has partnered with the Lions Club of Riverton to help raise money for much-needed repairs to the Southland town’s swimming pool.
Winter grazing warning
1 day ago · Not fair. OPINION: The Listener's latest piece on winter grazing among Southland dairy farmers leaves much to be desired. Developing traits for BCS, udder scoring and fertility. New trait development work is well underway in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme focusing on three areas - …
Buyers influence rural market - Rural News Group
Jan 3, 2024 · Overall, there were 188 farm sales in the three months ended November 2023, compared to 157 farm sales for the three months ended October 2023 (+19.7%), and 265 farm sales for the three months ended November 2022.
Rural NZ 'playing its part' - McClay - Rural News Group
Aug 19, 2024 · Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the hard-working men and women of rural New Zealand are playing their part to help rebuild the economy. McClay says that interest rates and on-farm inflation have turned a corner, meaning farmers can continue to innovate and boost productivity while working to meet environmental obligations. “With 80% of ...
RWNZ concerned by NZ Post retreat from rural communities
Jul 22, 2024 · Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) worries New Zealand Post will stop providing mail services to the rural communities of Mapua and Upper Moutere. The organization’s new chief executive, Marie Fitzpatrick, says it is “deeply concerning.”. She is worried that NZ Post could be putting profit above the need for rural communities to access postal ...