OSPRI is testing the latest drone and thermal imaging technology to add to its toolbox in the fight against bovine TB.

Lincoln University and McCain Foods have teamed up to convert part of the university’s research dairy farm into a future-focused arable unit, with the first crops due to be sown this autumn.

Kiwis from all walks of life will return to work this summer knowing the true peril posed by wilding pines to our landscapes, productivity and biodiversity, thanks to a bold new publicity campaign launched late last year.

The inaugural survey of members by Animal and Plant Health New Zealand (APHANZ) shows no sign of meaningful change since a Ministry for Regulation review earlier this year.

John and Penny Bargh, well-known agricultural aviators in Wairarapa for over 40 years, have joined forces with Ravensdown’s Aerowork to ensure continued reliable aerial spreading services for local farmers.

Dairy Women’s Network members have until the end of January to apply for a new $50,000 scholarship fund launched to develop their leadership skills.

Manufacturers are already showing interest in the arable industry’s new trademark to make it easier for consumers to buy local grain products.

Farmlands has opened its new Hastings store, part of what it says is the co-op’s ongoing strategy to invest in the region and a major milestone in its 63-year history in Hastings.

Vital trade paperwork giving our plant and timber exports access to overseas markets is about to get much more expensive, and the only unknown at this stage is if the hit will be short and sharp, or slow and gradual.

Seed and Grain New Zealand (SGNZ) and the Australian Seed Federation (ASF) have successfully co-hosted the inaugural trans-Tasman Seed Business 2025 conference in Christchurch, bringing together the seed industries of both countries for four days of events.

Bakers, breakfast cereal makers and plant-based milk manufacturers are already eyeing up the arable industry’s new home-grown logo to help consumers choose products made from local grain.

New Zealand’s Plant Variety Rights (PVR) scheme, which protects the intellectual property behind dozens of species driving our $57 billion primary sector, costs more than twice as much to run as it earns in fees from plant breeders.

Green kiwifruit is the first fresh fruit ever to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission, marking a breakthrough for Zespri and the wider fresh produce industry.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients will stop making super single phosphate at Mt Maunganui later this year, with a net loss of 60 jobs.

Biotech innovator Keraplast is making bold strides into the global medtech sector, with a multi-million dollar investment in a state-of-the-art clean room manufacturing facility nearing completion at its Christchurch site.

New Zealand’s three national road transport associations have joined forces to launch a united body specifically for the movement of farm animals.

Quantifying New Zealand’s grass-fed red meat and dairy products will help them cut through the competition in premium overseas markets, the government says.

A new study shows New Zealand’s native forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, particularly in the South Island.

In the face of increasing global trading uncertainty, the NZ Cargo Owners Council argues the best mitigation is to ensure the country has the most efficient supply chain possible.

“Global shocks to the supply chain will keep occurring,” says Council Chair Mike Knowles. “Because of our distance to and from international markets, we are already coming from behind.

One of New Zealand’s largest lingerie designers is expanding its virtual bra fitting model to remedy poor access to specialised advice faced by rural women on both sides of the Tasman.

Experts say wearing a correctly fitted bra is essential for maintaining good posture and preventing back and shoulder pain, particularly for those in active work roles.