Agri-Business
New Zealand government moves to reinstate live exports by sea
The New Zealand government is progressing its commitment to reinstate live exports by sea, with public consultation set to start...
New Zealand
N.Ireland
Four farmers killed in NZ in three weeks from quad bike roll-overs
Rural New Zealand (NZ) is being urged to refocus on the risk of quad bike roll-overs, which have killed four...
Agri-Business
Review claims ‘fundamental flaws’ in New Zealand water targets
Even if agriculture is stopped and all catchments returned to their natural state, up to 38% of rivers in New...
Environment
New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science
The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
Agri-Business
New Zealand looks to help UK farmers transition to new payments
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has launched a campaign to help British farmers navigate changes to the way the...
Environment
Agriculture to be exempt from New Zealand emissions scheme
The New Zealand government is set to deliver on its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand...
Beef
Farmers in New Zealand told to prepare as winter arrives
With the arrival of winter in June in New Zealand, farmers are being encouraged to prepare adverse weather plans which...
Beef
NZ/EU FTA 'unlikely' to pose threat to UK agri exports - AHDB
The New Zealand/EU free trade agreement (FTA) is “unlikely to pose a threat” to UK exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
N.Ireland
New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead
New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
Environment
NZ glaciers ‘smashed and shattered’ due to warming
New Zealand’s glaciers appear “smashed and shattered” due to enduring ice loss, according to the National Institute of Water and...
Sheep
UK sheepmeat imports from NZ and Australia total 37,900t in 2023
In 2023, UK sheepmeat imports totalled 37,900t from New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Agri Politics
Fonterra further increases 2024 forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (Monday, February 12) increased its 2023/24 season forecast farmgate milk price, with the midpoint...
Agri-Business
Fonterra increases forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Cooperative Group has today (Thursday, December 7) increased its forecast farmgate milk price and earnings guidance for 2024. The...
Agri-Business
Fonterra aims for 30% on-farm emissions cut by 2030
Fonterra has today (Thursday, November 9) announced that it is targeting a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030. The...
Agri-Business
Fonterra and Nestlé complete sale of dairy joint venture in Brazil
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has confirmed that the sale of Fonterra and Nestlé’s dairy joint venture in Brazil is now...
Rural Life
Home detention for New Zealand sharemilker who injured tails
A former sharemilker from Waikato in New Zealand found responsible for tail injuries to 84 cows, leading to some tails...
Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and sheep farm profits to drop by 30% – report
Profit margins on sheep and beef farms in New Zealand are expected to drop by a further 30% this season,...
Agri-Business
Fonterra increases farmgate milk price forecast
Fonterra Co-operative Group has today (Monday, October 9) increased its farmgate milk price forecast on the back of improved demand...
