Tariff turmoil doesn't dampen dairy demand
The crucial dairy export sector is showing no signs of being affected by the tariff-induced market turmoil.
Confidence in beef market on rise
What a difference a year makes in the beef game.
Dairy
Clutha farmers produce best heifers
Clutha farmers produce best heifers
Clutha dairy farmers have taken home the spoils from the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand southern districts dairy heifer competition.Minister's sister advised against baby formula rules
Minister's sister advised against baby formula rules
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest, after it emerged his sister advised his office against introducing tougher regulation of baby formula.Financial turnaround may have halted exodus
Financial turnaround may have halted exodus
Turning a heavy loss around appears to have stopped a mass exit of farmer suppliers from Synlait Milk which finds out today exactly how many of them will tear up quit notices.
Red Meat
Meat processing plant sold
A meat works in Gore, previously home to a Japanese Wagyu beef operation which went into liquidation late last year, has been sold.
Animal health focus of B+LNZ event
Animal health focus of B+LNZ event
Farmers flocked to a sheep and beef farm in Northern Southland to get to know their enemies better.Call for one farmer advocacy group
Call for one farmer advocacy group
A call has been made for a single industry group to advocate on behalf of all farmers to create "one strong voice".Renewed focus after second full-year loss
Renewed focus after second full-year loss
Silver Fern Farms Ltd chief executive Dan Boulton says a second consecutive full-year loss of more than $20 million is disappointing.
Horticulture
Exports of cherries hit record high volumes
Cherry growers are celebrating exports reaching a record high this season.
Super funds to back Joli apple planting
Super funds to back Joli apple planting
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.SUBSCRIBER
Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
SUBSCRIBER
Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
A former Central Otago cherry grower has left creditors more than $42 million out of pocket after being plunged into liquidation.Why is NZ garlic so expensive?
$4 a bulb: Why is NZ garlic so expensive?
Someone once said shallots are for babies, garlic is for heroes, but you may have to pay heroic prices for the home-grown stuff.
People
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Sharing the view with riders
Sharing the view with riders
Hyde sheep and beef farmers Stephen and Michelle Holland say adding horse trekking as a new income stream is an added bonus, but it wasn't their main motivating factor.Fashion for the good of us all
Fashion for the good of us all
Peri Drysdale’s eco-minded fashion business is on a runway heading towards a lighter touch on the planet, writes Tim Cronshaw.Former farmer’s story a boost for charities
Former farmer’s story a boost for charities
A retired Lowry Hills farmer has just signed off as an author after a successful book run raising money for charities dear to his heart, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Rural Events
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Steer and heifer prices have never been higher at the Owaka Calf Sale, award-winning vendors say.
Recognition for stewards of environment
Recognition for stewards of environment
Central Otago high-country sheep and beef farmers Tracy and Andrew Paterson have won the top prize at the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards for their environmental stewardship and community...Planning turns into performance
Planning turns into performance
Awarua deer farmer Cam Nelson’s strong vision and environmental values won him the supreme award at the Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards last week.Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
The winners of the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards were announced at a function at Wingatui Racecourse near Mosgiel last week.
