Several barriers prevent advisors recommending biological and ecological pest management practices to growers, a survey undertaken by A Lighter Touch (ALT) has found.

APTIVIS®, a fourth generation SDHI (Group 7) fungicide powered by the active ingredient ADEPIDYN® technology, gained registration in New Zealand in July 2024 and was widely utilised in the pipfruit market last season offering powerful and dependable control of key diseases.

Increasingly agriculture is a knowledge and science-based industry.

But there could be one area that needs looking at more closely to ensure better yields and ROI.

Marnco New Zealand, which entered the local fertiliser market last year, says it’s proud to announce it has officially achieved Fertmark accreditation.

Long-serving Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland has stepped down from his role at the end of June.

Transforming surplus dairy calves into a world-first, shelf-stable functional protein snack hit the spot with visitors and judges alike at the Innovation Awards at the National Fieldays.

CNH has appointed John Gilbert to the new role of business manager for its New Zealand operations.

Joining a team of good people with great products was too tempting a chance to let pass for the newest recruit to pasture and forage company Barenbrug.

This year marks 50 years since the signing of the seed production and distribution agreement between Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Philip Yates, who at the time was managing director of Arthur Yates & Co, and subsequently the founder of Genetic Technologies, a Yates family-owned business.

Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki is the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy.

Viticulture technician Anna Kelland from Constellation Brands is the 2025 Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year, for the second time running.

Alexandra Bunton, head of public affairs for Bayer Crop Science Australia and New Zealand, has been named Emerging Leader of the year at the 2025 Animal and Plant Health NZ conference.

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary industries and future-proofing South Island freight logistics for the next century.

GEA Farm Technologies showcased its DairyRobot milking system at Fieldays 2025, giving New Zealand farmers their first opportunity to experience the future of pasture-based dairy automation in action.

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.

Mark Piper has been appointed inaugural chief executive of the new amalgamated Crown Research Institute (CRI), the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science.

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

Gallagher Animal Management and Dutch company Nedap have teamed up in a partnership they say will help transform livestock management.

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.

We often hear that one of the biggest challenges for dairy farmers is managing the financial side of the business.