In Focus

Disputes arise every year between sharemilkers and farm owners, but decent planning and communication will usually prevent any problems, says Sam Ebbett.

A deep dive into the sector finds pockets of optimism and a determination to meet the challenge.

Federated Farmers seek clarity over new work visa rules.

Government cost-cutting measures come at a time when national research expenditure is already relatively low.

Pasture may not be the whole story when it comes to farmers meeting future challenges, says SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson.

If methane targets for farming are reduced, some other Kiwi industry may have to pick up the tab, writes Bryan Gibson.

The national average six-week in-calf rate has stagnated at around 66% for the past seven years, says CRV sales manager Julia Baynes.

Increasingly, positive emissions reporting will unlock capital, Fonterra says.

Federated Farmers concerned councils will reach for farmers' back pockets.

With disputes becoming more common, the industry needs new standards.

Drastic decline in air and ground applications compared to year before.

Federated Farmers says the new Government’s commitment to making sure the regulation affecting farmers is workable and practical has brought a lot of positivity for farmers.

Declaration will provide support, tax breaks for struggling farmers.

A few times a month satellite will pass over NZ and monitor emission trends from at least two of its main dairy areas.

NZ’s climate policy should look at the practical reality the world faces, not what we wish would happen in a perfect world, Federated Farmers says.

Some comfort for NZ farmers as Australian producers slow offloading stampede.

A summit organised by the Wai Kōkopu catchment will share insights with and from progressive farmers.

From a farmer-friendly select committee to occupying key posts, ag has a rare legislative opportunity, says Alan Emerson.

Matamata farmers open up four hectares of maize to the public.

Science now recognises that rivers need to be allowed to behave as naturally as possible, writes Zane Moss of Fish & Game.

Shortages on one hand and difficult working conditions on the other roil sector.

Being involved in something bigger than oneself is so good for the soul, newly appointed Federated Farmers Taranaki president says.

Federated Farmers in Southland takes aim at Fish & Game for allegedly dragging their feet on addressing gravel buildup in the region's rivers.

NZ Story survey picks up humanity and sustainability as qualities Kiwis are known for.

They don’t breed them tougher than Rod Vowles, a Hawke’s Bay farmer who climbed out of a steep gully cradling his broken neck after being caught in the aftermath of the cyclone.

But bid to form a united lobbying front for ag gets a mixed reaction.

Federated Farmers representative says NZ should not be turning its back on someone who has proven their worth as a skilled worker and a valued member of the community.

A visiting Scottish Nuffield scholar urges farmers to adopt a collaborative approach and stop slagging off different iterations of food production.

Removing the Ute Tax was a key election promise from National, and the new legislation was passed in late December.

Farmers Weekly In Focus was on the ground recording the stories of farmers and other sector leaders. Host Bryan Gibson shares his podcast highlights for 2023.

Decades of warnings about drench come to pass.

 The Federated Farmers surveys indicate statistics around outcomes are worsening, which may help explain why farmers aren’t reporting crime.   

The government owns so many buildings, its pledge to use wool in them where feasible could kickstart a recovery in strong-wool prices, says Bremworth CEO.

The response came after LIC discovered issues during quality control testing with its Premier Sires straws.

AgriZero funds companies developing tech to help NZ farms meet emissions goals.

You don’t have to go far to find a disgruntled sheep farmer, but it may help to remember that we are in the part of the pricing cycle that no one likes, Mel Croad says.