Land Use News Centre
The latest Land Use headlines from New Zealand’s top rural news outlets.
- New Zealand to host 2025 Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test serieson 23 October 2025 at 3:06 am
The best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman to compete at the Ashburton A&P Show.
- Listen to The Country online: Farmer weather report from around NZon 23 October 2025 at 1:15 am
Chris Brandolino, Shane McManaway, J Reinhart, Doug Avery, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes.
- Some California grape farmers abandon fields of vines as local wine strugglesby Paula Ramon on 22 October 2025 at 5:00 pm
Thousands of hectares of vines have been ripped out in Lodi in just two years.
- Hawke’s Bay fires: Massive Pōrangahau fire largely contained after spreading to pines planned...by Michaela Gower on 22 October 2025 at 3:46 am
The largest fire is likely to cause headaches for firefighters for at least a week.
- 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship applications openby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 22 October 2025 at 1:12 am
Applications have now opened for the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarships. Students considering a future in the red meat sector have until 26 November, […]
- Wools of New Zealand signs major deal in Chinaby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Leo Argent) on 7 October 2025 at 11:55 pm
Wools of New Zealand has signed a partnership agreement with a leading Chinese manufacturer as the company looks to further grow demand in China and globally. […]
- Northland farmer banned from owning or managing deer for 3 yearson 1 October 2025 at 2:22 am
- Recall of PNP Farms' specific brand of beef sausage due to possible presence of glasson 13 August 2025 at 9:00 pm
- Ravensdown targets first farmer rebate in four years amid business restructureby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Sudesh Kissun) on 12 August 2025 at 7:55 pm
Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown is working on delivering a rebate for its farmer shareholders next year - the first in four years. Chief executive Garry […]
- Alliance offloading 70% stake to Irish meat company - reportby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Sudesh Kissun) on 2 August 2025 at 4:10 am
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats is set to acquire a 70% stake in Alliance Group, according to a report in The Irish Times. In an article published on Friday, […]
- State farmer forecasts record resultsby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Sudesh Kissun) on 24 July 2025 at 12:05 am
The Government’s directive for state farmer Landcorp Farming (trading as Pamu) to lifts its performance is yielding results. Pamu is now forecasting a record […]
- ASB launches new loan to help NZ farmers switch to solar powerby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Jessica Marshall) on 18 June 2025 at 12:55 am
As electricity prices soar, farmers appear to be looking for alternative energy sources. According to a recent report from ASB Bank and energy transition […]
- Ruralco Instore Days supporting local farmersby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 12 June 2025 at 12:25 am
This year’s Ruralco Instore Days is centred on staying local and local connections, as part of the co-operative’s ongoing commitment to supporting Mid […]
- Farmlands partners with Blackcurrent to launch FLEX for farmersby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 5 June 2025 at 12:55 am
Input costs can make or break a season for farmers and electricity is one of the largest expenses. Farmlands says it is partnering with Blackcurrent to change […]
- Rabobank Ag Pathways Programme trains NZ farmers in business skillsby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 4 June 2025 at 12:55 am
More than 70 farmers from across the North and South Islands recently spent a dayand- a-half learning new business management and planning skills at Rabobank […]
- Red Meat Sector Conference date unveiledby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 21 May 2025 at 12:55 am
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) have announced the dates for the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference. The event, hosted by MIA with Beef + Lamb New Zealand […]
- Cheyne Gillooly appointed CEO of NZ Young Farmersby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 20 May 2025 at 1:55 am
This morning, NZ Young Farmers (NZYF) has announced that Cheyne Gillooly will take over as its chief executive in June. Gillooly comes to the role having […]
- Nick Fisher appointed as new chair of farmer-led food charityby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 9 April 2025 at 7:55 pm
Meet the Need, New Zealand’s farmer-led food charity, has named Nick Fisher as its new chair. With a background in the meat industry and rural media, Fisher […]
- Innovative meat flake idea wins top prize at inaugural Dragon’s Den competitionby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 26 March 2025 at 6:55 pm
An innovative idea for transforming mechanically deboned meat (MDM) into a meat flake for seasoning has taken top honours in the Meat Industry Association’s […]
- Wool pellets to boost gardensby infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Sudesh Kissun) on 13 March 2025 at 2:55 am
With wool prices steadily declining and shearing costs on the rise, a Waikato couple began looking for a solution for wool from their 80ha farm. Kieran and […]