Changing the conversation on food from the ground up
New Farmers Weekly columnist Daniel Eb questions the foundations of New Zealand’s broken food system.
Rural towns pass the footy for mental health
New charity rugby match is set to go ahead in the small town of Halcombe to raise spirits and funds for mental health.
Still going strong two decades after first print run
Farmers Weekly first saw the light of day on September 3, 2003.
Productivity and sustainability go hand in hand for Wairarapa duo
Plenty of new projects in their 20 years of farming are paying off massively for Masterton sheep and beef farmers Matt and Lynley Wyeth.
Using military training to strategise around farming’s risks
Spending time in high-pressure military environments gave Hawke’s Bay farmer and new Farmers Weekly columnist Ben Anderson a unique perspective on farming in NZ.
‘Food and fibre sector needs to transform before it transacts’
Special agricultural trade envoy Mel Poulton reflects on lessons learnt during her tenure.
NZ’s land use dilemma makes headlines
US, UK newspapers unpack country ‘falling out of love with sheep’ as carbon forestry threatens iconic farmland.
Controversial hunt donates truckload of meat
North Canterbury Hunting Competition that made global headlines with feral cat shoot gives venison to those in need.
Doing due diligence: things to consider before buying a farm
An expert in rural real estate shares his top tips for first-time farm buyers.
Horticulture gets $29.9m agritech injection from government
The funds will help accelerate the development and adoption of technologies in horticulture.