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New shearing gang management app could change the game

July 3, 2026

A Kurow shearing contractor has built The Shearing Board to run staff induction, tally recording and compliance reporting for gangs.

Opportunity defends land tax, challenges gene tech bill

July 3, 2026

Opportunity Party leader Quilae Wong says the intention is to shift the burden off income tax and onto property.

National sustainable farming ambassadors named

July 3, 2026

Michelle and Tony Roberts from Merino Downs took out the Gordon Stephenson Trophy in Christchurch last night.

How tight are viticulture margins?

Findex viticulture lead Alistair King says the cost of producing a bottle of wine has gone up about 30%, but the average price has not.

‘Hope is not a strategy’: El Niño officially declared

It is expected to intensify into one of the strongest events on record, raising the stakes for farmers heading into spring and summer.

NZ agritourism ‘incomparable’ on the world stage

Marijke Dunselman of AgriTourism NZ has found NZ is among the best of the best after returning from the Global Agritourism Conference.

Evolution range launches single-use recyclable shells and silicone liners

Skellerup Agri executive general manager Dino Kudrass says the brand brings the company's product development together under one banner.

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