Beef
Drought drives reduction in NZ cattle and sheep numbers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual stock number survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep...
New Zealand
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...
Sponsored
Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
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...
Dairy
Dairy focus: No family farm? No problem, go share milking
Share milking is something that is probably not discussed enough in Ireland and yet is a common practice 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...
Dairy
Dairy self-sufficiency growth in China to 'reshuffle' global trade - report
Growing self-sufficiency for dairy production in China will see a reshuffle for the global dairy trade, according to a new...
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...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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...
Agri-Business
New Zealand on-farm inflation falls to 2.8% - report
The rate of on-farm inflation in New Zealand has slowed to 2.8% but farm input prices continue to put pressure...
Dairy
Fonterra sets 'cautious' new season milk price forecast
Fonterra Co-operative Group has warned of “uncertainty” and an ongoing risk of “volatility” in global markets, as it announced its...
Agri-Business
Fonterra considers selling consumer business and other assets
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced a “step-change” in its strategic direction as it considers selling its major brands and other...
Dairy
NZ work exchange scheme announced for young dairy farmers
New Zealand Dairy Careers (NZDC) and Farm Relief Services (FRS) have announced a collaboration to offer an Immigration New Zealand...
Agri-Business
EU trade deal with New Zealand comes into force
The European Commission has said that EU exports to New Zealand could grow by up to €4.5 billion annually as...
Sponsored
Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Farm Safety
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...
Rural Life
Funds raised to bring home contractor who died in New Zealand
Funds are being raised following the death of 25-year-old Maurice McCarthy who died in New Zealand on April 8 this...
Agri-Business
Ireland and NZ joint research initiative opens for proposals
The 2024 Ireland – New Zealand (NZ) joint research call on agriculture and climate change has opened for proposals. In...
Rural Life
Tipperary author launches book inspired by 'Black Beauty'
Author and film-maker, Elaine Heney who lives on a dry stock farm in Co. Tipperary, recently launched her latest book,...