Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer and possums outpacing control efforts – survey
However, two-thirds of those surveyed reported that pest numbers had increased over the past five years, up from…
Leroy Saunders remembered after death at Bangkok HYROX event
The global fitness community is in mourning following the sudden death of a well-known gym owner and trainer…
Wairarapa Police issue farm machinery safety appeal after four deaths in six months
”We are strongly urging all farm owners, managers, and operators to review their safety vehicle protocols, particularly when…
Future Farmers: Building a united vision for New Zealand agriculture
“Our food and fibre sector has been built on resilience, ingenuity and an unshakeable connection to the land,”…
Wild deer costing Hawke’s Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars – study
“Once deer numbers grow from 50 to 100 and more, the economic damage gets significant, more so if…
NZ ploughing team’s gear stranded at sea ahead of Croatia world championships
In a statement, the pair said, “what began as a carefully planned campaign has turned into a shipping…
Ugandan Coffee Growers Shrug Off Drought Thanks to Regenerative Agriculture
Cover cropping between the coffee plants – credit, KCL officer Aventino Ssentume, provided to the IUCN Among the…
Giant Gorilla Maze Celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday
Wistow Maze in Leicestershire, England features mountain gorilla to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday – Tom Maddick…
Farm succession: Why older farmers are delaying retirement
They initially farmed the two properties together as a family, before a plan emerged to split the farm…
Federated Farmers: South Canterbury’s Colin Hurst is new national president
“My job as president is to make sure their voices are heard loud and clear wherever decisions are…
Do farmers have too much influence in New Zealand politics? – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
“Between 1951 and 1963, farmers made up 11% of the population but 34% of parliamentarians. In 2023, they…
Howdy: Young farmers flock to new dating app seeking long-term connections
“I can’t speak for everyone, but the experience in the last few years since we launched is that…