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1 day ago · The new company will be focused on delivering autonomous equipment and AI-powered digital solutions that help growers in the specialty crop market become more sustainable, profitable and resilient. Robotics Plus currently develops automation solutions for agriculture, calling on expertise in robotics, automation, sensing, and data analytics, leading to a proven record of delivering innovative ...

Mar 20, 2025 · Following earlier court decisions, the plan would have required more than 3,000 Southland farmers to apply for an expensive resource consent to continue farming. “Delaying legal processes until the Government’s proposed amendments to the RMA can be made is a pragmatic decision,” says Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick. “Requiring 3,000 local farmers to get a resource ...

The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has appointed Dr Scott Champion as its new chief executive.

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Rural trader Farmlands has launched an exclusive new casual clothing range across its 42 stores nationwide and online.

Mar 19, 2025 · OPINION: As of last Thursday, five regions – Taranaki, Northland, Waikato, Horizons and Marlborough-Tasman – had been declared medium-scale adverse events. The government declaration unlocks around $125,000 for rural support groups in the provinces. It also unlocks tax relief for farmers and ...

Dec 11, 2024 · McKenzie, an Otago farmer, says the Government’s emissions reduction plan will mean higher food prices for Kiwis, with no benefit to global emissions. The updated plan, announced today, will see agricultural emissions pricing introduced by 2030 along with incentives to take up new technologies. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts claims the plan sets the foundation for meeting the government ...