For more than a decade, Waikato-King Country farmers have lived with the uncertainty of Plan Change 1. Mary Anne Gill was at Mystery Creek to hear what two senior ministers had to say about its…
For more than a decade, Waikato-King Country farmers have lived with the uncertainty of Plan Change 1. Mary Anne Gill was at Mystery Creek to hear what two senior ministers had to say about its…
Two environmental advocates say the government should pause the Waikato Regional Council’s Plan Change 1 rather than put farmers through a compliance process that could soon be overtaken by resource management reforms. Cambridge farmer Graham…
A young Waikato innovator has developed technology that could help blueberry growers improve harvest quality, reduce fruit loss and get more from their existing machinery, writes Jesse Wood. Thomas Hocking knows first-hand how small adjustments…
While it is great to see councils around the Waikato sharing their views with the public on local government reform, one important opportunity hasn’t been aired. Read more
The release of the Environment Court decisions on Plan Change 1 has left many farmers and rural communities wondering what comes next. Read more
Cultivating global success From humble beginnings on a small dairy farm to international recognition, Vilagrad Winery continues to evolve. The Nooyen family is embracing modern marketing while staying true to generations of winemaking heritage, using…
A world-beating Pinot Gris has put Vilagrad Winery in the spotlight, but generations of family farming, grape growing and storytelling continue to drive the Ngāhinapōuri business, writes Jesse Wood. Tradition has underpinned Vilagrad Winery for…
Clayton third Waikato Bay of Plenty finalist Cam Clayton finished third in the Young Farmer of the Year grand final in New Plymouth. Clayton was among seven regional champions competing for the national title, finishing…
The future of farm transport arrived at the Fieldays last week with the New Zealand debut of an all-electric all-terrain vehicle. Unveiled at Mystery Creek as part of Can-Am’s 2026 off-road range, the Outlander Electric…
Behind the scenes at Fonterra dairy factories are a less visible operation is helping reduce waste and return nutrients to land. Dairy Fert, part of the co-operative, manages byproducts generated during manufacturing and redistributes them…
