Tag: fieldays
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Agritech Takes Center Stage at Fieldays 2026, Driving New Zealand's Food and Fibre Future
Fieldays 2026 highlighted agritech's crucial role in New Zealand's food and fibre sector, shifting focus to practical solutions. Government programs, global collaborations, and industry awards underscore its growing influence, with future events planned to accelerate adoption and international scaling.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldAgricultureEnvironmentEconomyComputers and InternetFederal Government AgritechFieldaysInnovationEmissions ReductionDairy IndustryTechnology
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New Zealand Dairy Efficiency Claims Under Fire Amidst Political Scrutiny
New Zealand's dairy farming efficiency claims are being challenged by industry data and international reports, sparking debate among politicians at the annual Fieldays event over the sector's environmental impact and future direction.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeAgricultureEconomyElection Dairy FarmingAgricultural EmissionsFieldaysFonterraNestléEcological FarmingGreenpeace
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New Zealand Celebrates Native Forest Champions at Fieldays
Forestry Minister Todd McClay honored six winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays. The awards celebrate diverse efforts in native planting, demonstrating how these initiatives enhance environmental resilience and complement productive land uses across New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentAgricultureEconomyEducation Todd McClayGrowing Native Forests Champions AwardsFieldaysNative ForestsEnvironmental ConservationForestryNew Zealand Government
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High Pressure Dominates New Zealand Weather, Settling Weekend Events
A strong high-pressure system is bringing settled but cold winter weather and widespread frosts to New Zealand, impacting events like Fieldays and the Warriors game, before a new system arrives late Sunday.
WeatherSportGeneral WeatherAgricultureAustralasia High Pressure SystemFrostAucklandWarriorsFieldaysMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Braces for Winter's Return with Strong Winds, Hazardous Swells, and Frosts
A cold front brings strong winds, hazardous swells, and cooler temperatures to New Zealand, followed by widespread frosts. Coastal impacts are expected, with settled weather later in the week for the North Island.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation MetServiceWinter WeatherCold FrontHazardous SwellsFrostsFieldaysMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms After Cold Snap
After a weekend of record cold, a low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea is set to bring rain and potential thunderstorms to New Zealand, especially the upper North Island.
WeatherAustralasiaGeneral Weather MetServiceNorth IslandTasman SeaDevlin LyndenFieldaysMetService New Zealand