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Kellogg maps where the risks are in our domestic produce supply

October 14, 2026

Tomatoes grown near Wellington can be sent to Auckland and back before reaching lower North Island shelves.

National food system model tests land-use and trade shock scenarios

October 14, 2026

The model captures the capital, infrastructure and years needed to move from one land use to another.

IRP Webinar: Modelling food system sustainability in NZ

October 14, 2026

This webinar unpacked new research led by the Riddet Institute and Wakatū Incorporation, developing a practical model of New Zealand’s food system.

Farmers asked to report mobile black spots left by 3G shutdown

Rural users pay 29% more than urban users for a similar service, on top of the coverage gaps.

ACT pushing to keep ag as a standalone Year 11 subject

Agriculture Spokesperson Andrew Hoggard says he wrote to the minister after teachers raised concerns

Seven years in, wine mentoring programme spans all industry roles

Wine industry mentees have the opportunity to be paired with mentors from other parts of the industry.

A cold snap ends the warmth, but the dry spell hangs on

Tony Trewinnard of Blue Skies Weather says a cold snap ends the warmth but for most, not the dry.

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Leasing model a way forward for NZ agriculture

Sheep, beef and deer farmers, Stu and Ginny Neal, have built their farming business from scratch. They have worked hard on and off-farm, they have also worked at building both relationships and their reputations as people and custodians of the land. Words Sandra Taylor. Photos Ben Doubleday.

Roaring for farmers

Farming at pace

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