Environment
New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science
The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
New Zealand
Dairy
Dairy self-sufficiency growth in China to 'reshuffle' global trade - report
Growing self-sufficiency for dairy production in China will see a reshuffle for the global dairy trade, according to a new...
Environment
Agriculture to be exempt from New Zealand emissions scheme
The New Zealand government is set to deliver on its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand...
Beef
Farmers in New Zealand told to prepare as winter arrives
With the arrival of winter in June in New Zealand, farmers are being encouraged to prepare adverse weather plans which...
Agri-Business
New Zealand on-farm inflation falls to 2.8% - report
The rate of on-farm inflation in New Zealand has slowed to 2.8% but farm input prices continue to put pressure...
Dairy
Fonterra sets 'cautious' new season milk price forecast
Fonterra Co-operative Group has warned of “uncertainty” and an ongoing risk of “volatility” in global markets, as it announced its...
Agri-Business
Fonterra considers selling consumer business and other assets
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced a “step-change” in its strategic direction as it considers selling its major brands and other...
Dairy
NZ work exchange scheme announced for young dairy farmers
New Zealand Dairy Careers (NZDC) and Farm Relief Services (FRS) have announced a collaboration to offer an Immigration New Zealand...
Agri-Business
EU trade deal with New Zealand comes into force
The European Commission has said that EU exports to New Zealand could grow by up to €4.5 billion annually as...
Farm Safety
New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead
New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
Rural Life
Funds raised to bring home contractor who died in New Zealand
Funds are being raised following the death of 25-year-old Maurice McCarthy who died in New Zealand on April 8 this...
Agri-Business
Ireland and NZ joint research initiative opens for proposals
The 2024 Ireland – New Zealand (NZ) joint research call on agriculture and climate change has opened for proposals. In...
Rural Life
Tipperary author launches book inspired by 'Black Beauty'
Author and film-maker, Elaine Heney who lives on a dry stock farm in Co. Tipperary, recently launched her latest book,...
Environment
NZ glaciers 'smashed and shattered' due to warming
New Zealand’s glaciers appear “smashed and shattered” due to enduring ice loss, according to the National Institute of Water and...
Agri-Business
EU free trade agreement with NZ to enter into force in May
The free trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand, which will include tariff rate quotas on beef and sheepmeat...
Agri-Business
Kerrane: 'Missed opportunity' not to gift all-Irish wool items on St. Patrick’s Day
The government’s decision to gift items made of 60% Irish wool and blended with 40% New Zealand wool as part...
Agri-Business
New Zealand farm profits could fall by 54% - report
Farm profits in New Zealand could fall by 54% this financial year to an average of NZ$62,600 (€35,282) per farm,...
Sheep News
UK sheepmeat imports from NZ and Australia total 37,900t in 2023
In 2023, UK sheepmeat imports totalled 37,900t from New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...