Events
Woolworths creates world’s first supermarket for bees
Farmers WeeklySep 24, 2024
New Zealand is home to 27 species of native bees and Woolworths is making a bee-line to highlight their importance in our food chain and ecosystem.
Southern Clash of Colleges wraps, boots and all
Farmers WeeklySep 20, 2024
First ever Otago Southland round won by Otago Boys’ High and Blue Mountain College.
BLNZ roadshow connects with farmers
Annette ScottSep 13, 2024
More than 400 attend meetings across the country, having their say on organisation’s refreshed strategy.
Young Farmer stars heading south next year
Farmers WeeklyAug 29, 2024
Grand Final of NZ ag’s flagship contest will be held in Invercargill.
International Hydrocolloids Conference coming to Palmy
Farmers WeeklyAug 27, 2024
Food ‘building blocks’ under the microscope with scientists from 20 countries expected for event.
Planning gears up for Southern Island Field Days
Annette ScottAug 23, 2024
Organisers promise bigger, better event as exhibitors start to reserve their spots.
Packed programme for merged HortNZ, RSE conferences
Farmers WeeklyAug 19, 2024
Focus is on stories, ideas and inspiration aligned with the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan.
Bitches’ Box urban comedy tour kicks off in Hamilton
Farmers WeeklyAug 16, 2024
Comedy duo goes on tour to raise funds to complete their first film.
Canterbury A&P gets new board
Neal WallaceAug 13, 2024
Plans firm up for scaled-down version of show in November.
Clash of the Colleges expand to Otago-Southland
Farmers WeeklyAug 9, 2024
Registrations are now open for the first Southern clash, which will take place in September.
First plant breeding forum hailed as a success
Farmers WeeklyAug 6, 2024
Advice on managing intellectual property rights and innovations in breeding techniques shared.
Global forestry event draws NASA to NZ
Farmers WeeklyAug 2, 2024
Remote sensing experts from nearly 30 countries bound for Rotorua to talk precision forestry.
Top of the crop: arable set to celebrate
Federated FarmersJul 30, 2024
Arable Awards finalists highlight top achievements in sustainability and innovation. Tickets for the 15 August event in Christchurch are available until 5 August.
NZ has all to shear for in final test
Farmers WeeklyJul 26, 2024
Victory on Saturday would be first shearing test series win in Wales since 2019.
Great goat hunt offers win-win
Federated FarmersJul 26, 2024
The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition kicks off next month, with $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.
The Bitches’ Box take hit show to urban audiences
Farmers WeeklyJul 19, 2024
The show promises to deliver the same wild and zany antics that fans have come to love.
Catch up on the state of the seed supply chain
Annette ScottJul 17, 2024
Forum will update exporters and importers on movement of NZ seeds to and from global markets.
Dates up for BLNZ roadshow
Farmers WeeklyJul 8, 2024
Directors heading out to exchange ideas with members about sector’s future.
A great showcase for the sector
Alan EmersonJul 5, 2024
Alan Emerson comes away from the Primary Industries Summit and Awards in Wellington full of hope.
Wool’s first task is to fix the supply chain
Bryan GibsonJul 5, 2024
Auction system does not suit the grower or the consumer, Primary Industries Summit is told.
BrightSIDE a highlight of dairy conference
Annette ScottJul 3, 2024
Empowering youth to take on roles in the industry ‘essential for its longevity’.
Young blood to be tested in competition
Richard RennieJul 3, 2024
Eight contestants ready to vie for the title of Bay of Plenty Young Grower.
Time Out Tour heading for Massey
Farmers WeeklyJul 1, 2024
TV presenter turned sheep and beef farmer Matt Chisholm shares his mental health journey.
Young Farmers Tournament heats up
Farmers WeeklyJul 1, 2024
Fun and mad skills the order of the day at 47 NZ Young Farmers give it their all in and around Hamilton.
Young Farmers preparing for the ‘ultimate challenge’
Farmers WeeklyJun 26, 2024
The FMG Young Farmers of the Year Grand Final Convenors have done everything in their power to make it a final to remember.
Don’t drop the ball on supporting a good cause
Farmers WeeklyJun 25, 2024
The Big Ball offers an opportunity for the ag community to come together, share experiences and build supportive networks.
The Canterbury show will go on
Neal WallaceJun 13, 2024
Canterbury A&P revived as Christchurch Show in a deal with events company.
Fieldays opens to clear skies and crowds
Gerald PiddockJun 12, 2024
56th annual iteration of the country’s biggest agricultural event gets off to a great start.
Artist depicts ‘People of Fieldays’ as caricatures
Farmers WeeklyJun 11, 2024
Caricatures of Fieldays stereotypes have been encapsulated by viral artist Sam Moore.
A&P board mulls Canterbury show offer
Neal WallaceJun 10, 2024
Talks ongoing in attempt to save some version of 2024 show.
Hamilton to host Holstein-Friesian NZ conference
Farmers WeeklyJun 6, 2024
Enthusiasts of the black and white beasts promised a programme to remember.
Race is on to outbreed climate disruptions
Annette ScottMay 29, 2024
Opposition to plant genetics work can be a matter of marketing, Women in Seed conference told.
Farmers vs politicians clash raises $300k
Federated FarmersMay 29, 2024
Politicians and farmers went head-to-head in a sports tournament to raise funds for East Coast farmers recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Spanish and NZ dairy connect on sustainability
Samantha TennentMay 28, 2024
Delegation visits producers and processors dealing with similar challenges half a world away.
Marlborough winegrowers hold wellness week
FarmstrongMay 20, 2024
Kathrin Jankowiec says the goal is to make the industry as attractive as possible to work in, especially for families and people who might have struggled with the long working hours.
Mystery Creek is calling as Fieldays enters its 56th year
Gerald PiddockMay 17, 2024
While organisers are well aware of the economic conditions people are facing, he is also upbeat about the outlook of the annual event.
It’s all about the value chain, DINZ conference told
Annette ScottMay 17, 2024
Significant opportunities ahead for the industry, says Mandy Bell.
Plenty getting onSIDE for conference
Annette ScottMay 13, 2024
Registrations for South Island’s mega dairy event filling up fast.
PINZ summit confronts farming challenges
Federated FarmersMay 10, 2024
Join the 2024 PINZ Summit in Wellington, July 2-3, to explore trade growth with India, tackle emissions, and celebrate industry innovation.
Farmers take on politicians in rugby fundraiser
Federated FarmersMay 10, 2024
Federated Farmers and politicians put on their boots to support Cyclone Gabrielle-affected farmers.
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