Molesworth Station: The groups vying to take over the country’s largest farm
Applications closed last week, with five groups applying to take over running farm operations at Molesworth. DoC’s South…
Country Life: Lessons in permaculture at Kahikatea Farm
“So they attract pollinating insects, they’re nitrogen-fixing, medicinal herbs, they’re edible leaves, they’re perennial vegetables. Yeah, they’ve got…
Central Otago cherries in demand for Lunar New Year export boom
Today, it’s run by third-generation brothers Kevin and Raymond “Musso”, with the next generation also starting to come…
Forestry sector calls for rates cap after Wairoa block bill increases 570%
Executive director Colin Jacobs said the 570% rates increase on that one forestry block amounts to $5 million…
Dung Beetle Innovations at risk of closure as farm sales slow down
“It is one of the greatest opportunities for utilising poop on farm paddocks as a free, sustainable fertiliser,…
‘Plan B’ wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by storms
Federated Farmers’ Gisborne/Wairoa president Charlie Reynolds said it was no longer acceptable for the region not to have…
Hawke’s Bay apple grower stops US shipments as tariffs bite into profits
Hawke’s Bay is the largest producer, contributing 64% of New Zealand’s total apple volumes. “Fruit we shipped to…
Ikea owner Ingka buys up Northland forestry
“Obviously wood is an essential part of the Ikea identity and our ultimate goal is to get that…
Coubrough family uses robotics and cow collars to future‑proof Tirau farm
“And that’s always been the plan.” Linda said it was an “honour” coming back to the multi-generational farm,…
Synergizer: First calves of new dairy-beef crossbreed raised in Taupō
The breeding programme focused on key traits including short gestation, ease of calving and rearing, strong growth and…
Synergizer: First calves of new dairy-beef crossbreed raised in Taupō
The breeding programme focused on key traits including short gestation, ease of calving and rearing, strong growth and…
Southland sheep farmer turns strong wool into new ‘Romene’ skincare range
Looking into the actual make-up of the wool fibres, she stumbled across Keraplast, a company in Christchurch that…