Southland dairy farmer Bronwyn Brown has realised a dream by being the first woman to lead the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association in its more than 110-year history.
Sheep, beef and dairy support farmer Matt McRae, of Mokoreta in Eastern Southland, has been elected to the Beef+Lamb New Zealand board, as Southern South Island farmer director.
New Zealand’s beef supply is expected to lift modestly this year, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, Rabobank predicts.
Zespri has launched updated sustainability targets as part of its 2035 strategy, supporting the kiwifruit marketer’s ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand.
Arable farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for any sign of invasive black grass as biosecurity authorities continue to deal with farm outbreaks.
Cameron and Bronnie Grant, and their children Addison, Zoe and Angus, were a typical Southland farming family when their world began unravelling at breakneck speed in...