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MPI On Farm Support scholarships aim to grow farm advisors

August 26, 2026

The scholarship, now in its fourth year, targets students in agricultural science degrees across the primary sector.

‘Phone-a-farmer’ programme reaches more than 1,000 students

August 26, 2026

More than 1,000 primary and intermediate pupils connected with farmers last year through Farmer Time for Schools.

Independent firearms licensing review committee named

August 26, 2026

Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee says the committee will review declined applications, imposed conditions and revocations.

BNZ sharpens focus on growing on farm agritech opportunities

Head of AgriTech & BioTech at BNZ Nic Cameron says one of New Zealand agritech's biggest growth opportunities lies in horticulture.

Warmest late August in years for East, double the usual rain for West

A cold front and low stalling over the South Island will bring snow to parts of the high country within the next couple of days.

Australian family win double with off-grid robotic dairy setup

A Fleurieu Peninsula family took out the 2026 South Australian Innovative Farmer of the Year award and Young Dairy Farmer of the Year.

Call for tougher rules on excessive supermarket markups

New Zealanders cannot say for sure that the price they pay for mince is fair with retail beef mince up more than 30% since 2020.

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