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While humbled to travel the globe being the voice for New Zealand’s agricultural sector, as Hamish Marr looks back on the past year, he stands proud to be advocating for one of the smallest.

The versatility of quad bikes makes them a popular choice on farm. However, the fact that they are so versatile can mean they are pushed beyond their limits.

Rural Contractors NZ has launched a campaign on the risks of fatigue in their industry. CEO Andrew Olsen says, because they work seasonally, drive big machines and face weather and crop timing challenges, rural contractors need to manage fatigue risks.

Step it up this summer with some iconic family-friendly walks located around Canterbury.

This August, the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust hosted the Back to Base Challenge, an event designed to encourage physical activity, strengthen community bonds, and raise funds for the life-saving missions of the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and the ROA mining rescue helicopter.

After weaning, the focus has traditionally gone onto the lamb crop, but for ewes, the period between weaning and mating in Autumn is important for reproductive efficiency.

This summer, dive into Out of Nowhere by Fleur McDonald, a gripping rural mystery where Hallie uncovers shocking secrets about her husband's death, leading to a web of intrigue. For romance fans, The Front Runner by Elsie Silver offers a steamy tale of forbidden attraction, while Neil Wagner’s memoir All Out shares the inspiring story of his rise from humble beginnings to cricket stardom, highlighting his determination and resilience.

In irrigation management, it is interesting to consider the old adage that “You can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Or could that be, what you can only model?

The longer days and creeping warmth signal that it’s time to look ahead and plan for the summer months on farm. For some across the country, the climbing temperatures follow some extreme wet weather during spring, the impacts of which will still be felt while making summertime decisions.

Corteva Agriscience leverages global research and local knowledge of forage brassica production in New Zealand to offer a range of herbicides and insecticides that combat weeds and pests effectively.