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Government wants to ‘listen and front-foot’ arable sector challenges

September 11, 2026

Associate Minister of Agriculture Mike Butterick says the sector is too often taken for granted.

North Island tractor sales down 30% last month as South up 40%

September 11, 2026

Tractor and Machinery Association president Jaiden Drought says the swings come off tiny volumes.

One last westerly week, then high pressure settles in for a while

September 11, 2026

Tony Trewinnard of Blue Skies Weather says a long settled spell is on the way.

Velvet returns percentage increase likely ‘well into the double digits‘

Provelco Chief Exec expects strong returns even as production falls from 1000t to about 800t.

ACT’s plan to scrap Waitangi Tribunal

ACT’s latest policy announcement would have the Waitangi Tribunal wound up once the last historic grievances are resolved.

Is carbon farming handing feral deer a new safe haven?

A new study warns New Zealand is sleepwalking into a native forest catastrophe and calls for a national deer management strategy.

Fieldays first-timer wins brand new ute and $10k of kit

GM of Commercial and Marketing says planning for 2027 is under way and pre-release sales have gone well.

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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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