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Staged approach to dairy herd tech paying off for Southland farm

September 21, 2026

Winton dairy farm owners Caleb and Paula Hamill milk 460 cows and have adopted technology in stages.

Why NZ wine exports have risen for three years despite global glut

September 18, 2026

Dr David Jordan says the country’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc sits exactly where the market is heading.

Early days of deer herd stabilising with 3.1% increase in hinds mated

September 18, 2026

Deer Industry NZ chief executive Rhys Griffiths says the figure marks a halt in the herd’s long decline, not a return to growth.

Future funding cuts put sealed West Coast roads at risk of gravel

District Mayor Tania Gibson says the district faces a funding assistance rate from NZTA dropping 1% a year for the next two years.

Market pulling milk fat and protein values in different directions

HighGround Dairy quantitative analyst Stu Davison says milk fat is weighing on the Fonterra midpoint.

Catch up with ex-Special Ag Trade Envoy on state of arable

Methven arable farmer and former Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr says the current arable mix is not viable as it stands.

One last cold snap, then a long dry spell settles over the country

Tony Trewinnard of Blue Skies Weather says a cold snap gives way to three dry weeks. Full outlook here.

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Farming at pace

Charles Yule had barely had time to get his boots dirty when he took the role as manager of Whakamarumaru Station, diving headfirst into an intensive development programme. His enthusiasm, attention to detail and ability to deliver results bagged him the title of Hawke’s Bay Farmer of the Year for 2026. Words Rebecca Greaves, Photos John Cowpland.

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