Tech team gets a boost
Nufarm has recently appointed Celese Smit and Justin France as technical specialists, based in southern Waikato and Hawke’s Bay respectively.
Disbelief turns to excitement for nursery sector winner
A sales co-ordinator for a large, busy wholesale plant nursery in North Canterbury has been named 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year, with second place going to botanic garden curator and third to an arborist.
Top agribusiness talents shine
The Zanda McDonald Award, Australasia’s premier accolade for emerging agricultural leaders, has revealed its highly anticipated 2025 shortlist.
Wool ops manager confident about industry future
With four years spent in the finance team supporting the wool and real estate business units, Dan Nicholls is not new to PGG Wrightson.
Helping farmers thrive with science and practical advice
Simon Butler, ruminant nutrition extension specialist at SealesWinslow, is converting science into practical advice to help New Zealand dairy farmers feed more efficient herds.
New wine leaders’ roots run deep
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed two new leaders to its board: Fabian Yukich as chair, and Emma Taylor as deputy chair.
Coastal freight shipping catches on
Using coastal shipping to send Northland dairy exports overseas via a weekly container service between Northport and Port of Tauranga has proved a viable alternative to road transport, those involved say.
A new pathway to farm ownership in NZ
Landify, a purpose-driven company, says it is shaking up the agricultural sector with a new platform designed to make farming partnerships accessible to the next generation.
Agtech leader targets huge Brazilian cattle herd
Gallagher Animal Management’s new sales and service office in Brazil is a long-term commitment that comes at a good time for an industry with enormous potential, the company says.
Busy local research firm takes another big step
An independent contract research organisation that started in Canterbury with just one person has got so busy and diverse it has now bought its own 10 ha trial farm.
Help farmers pick winners and prosper this season
If your farmers have not yet decided which pasture cultivars represent best value for sowing this autumn, it’s time to talk to them about the latest National Forage Variety Trial results.
Redefining pasture performance for NZ farming
Agricom’s new generation of perennial ryegrasses is set to revolutionise pastoral farming in New Zealand and provide farmers with a suite of options to maximise pasture performance, persistence and profitability.
AgYields a valuable tool for pasture planning
Beef+Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to work with their consultants about how best to take advantage of AgYields, a national free forage database launched in 2022 to make pasture planning and crop selection easier.
Change the game with smarter forage decisions
Cropmark Seeds is proud to announce the launch of ForageSelect, a cutting-edge app designed to simplify forage planning and boost farm productivity.
Future-proofing unsung heroes of NZ primary production
A new arable industry strategy aims to provide cropping farmers with the skills, quality assurance and infrastructure needed to achieve future growth and profitability.
The Programmed Approach is back
Farming has many moving parts, but fundamental to a profitable pasture system in New Zealand is the need to grow and harvest homegrown feed.
Grosafe becomes Sipcam NZ
Grosafe Group, based in Tauranga, has become part of Sipcam Oxon, a global plant protection organisation headquartered in Italy.
Now known as Sipcam New Zealand, it is headed by chief executive David MacGibbon, who says his team is excited about future opportunities in the wake of the change.
New name for a new era
The New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association has become Seed and Grain NZ in a change it says better reflects what it does.
Insurer bucks trend with new build
Local growth and rising demand for services have prompted FMG to open a new office in the heart of Ashburton.