# agritech (news sources) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover agritech.

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## [Beef mince prices test consumer tolerance](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/beef-mince-prices-test-consumer-tolerance/)

_2026-08-22 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

Demand from US consumers is helping to drive up the price in Kiwi supermarkets. The post Beef mince prices test consumer tolerance appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [More job cuts on the cards at DOC, union says](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/doc-restructure-could-see-communications-team-cut-by-28-roles/)

_2026-08-21 · RNZ · Farmers Weekly_

DOC is proposing another shake-up, with its communications team facing significant cuts and the entire media unit potentially disestablished. The post More job cuts on the cards at DOC, union says appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Testing more resilient pastures on-farm](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/testing-more-resilient-pastures-on-farm/)

_2026-08-21 · Inside Dairy · Farmers Weekly_

Farms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems. The post Testing more resilient pastures on-farm appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Practical management tips every SA livestock farmer must follow](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/practical-management-tips-every-sa-livestock-farmer-must-follow/)

_2026-08-21 · Lisakanya Venna · Food For Mzansi_

Master herd management with expert tips on legal identification, body condition scoring, and safe transport protocols for profitable SA livestock farming. Practical management tips every SA livestock farmer must follow appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Former nurse drives EC agroecology revolution in Ncera Village](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/former-nurse-drives-ec-agroecology-revolution-in-ncera-village/)

_2026-08-21 · Vateka Halile · Food For Mzansi_

Xolelwa Koncoshe isn’t just growing food; she’s uplifting an entire community. From securing agricultural qualifications for 13 local producers to building a food hub with a worm farm and solar borehole, her story proves the power of agroecology. Former nurse drives EC agroecology revolution in Ncera Village appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [15 000 jobs shed: Why the SA agri sector is feeling the pinch](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/15-000-jobs-shed-why-the-sa-agri-sector-is-feeling-the-pinch/)

_2026-08-21 · Olwam Mnyande · Food For Mzansi_

South Africa’s agricultural sector has shed 15 000 jobs in the second quarter of 2026. Farmers cite high input costs and funding barriers as key challenges to workforce retention. 15 000 jobs shed: Why the SA agri sector is feeling the pinch appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Closing SA’s gender gap in commercial farming success](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/closing-sas-gender-gap-in-commercial-farming-success/)

_2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · Food For Mzansi_

Despite policy shifts, women own only 20% of South Africa’s 40 000 commercial farms. An expert says this issue demands more than just funding for women to successfully transition from informal operations to scalable commercial enterprises. Closing SA’s gender gap in commercial farming success appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Game Bird Habitat Trust visits Southland farms](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/game-bird-habitat-trust-visits-southland-farms/)

_2026-08-21 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_

Board members tour some of the wetlands the trust has helped to fund. The post Game Bird Habitat Trust visits Southland farms appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Competition energises strong wool recovery](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/competition-energises-strong-wool-recovery/)

_2026-08-21 · Annette Scott · Farmers Weekly_

Limited volumes of wool come forward at national wool sale in Christchurch. The post Competition energises strong wool recovery appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Bex Green takes associate seat on FMG board](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bex-green-takes-associate-seat-on-fmg-board/)

_2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

North Canterbury dairy farmer is a contract milker and farm shareholder based in Culverden. The post Bex Green takes associate seat on FMG board appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

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## [Heartland’s rural lending grows in NZ](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/heartlands-rural-lending-grows-in-nz/)

_2026-08-21 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_

Bank doubles underlying net profit for the year as rural growth exceeds its own guidance. The post Heartland’s rural lending grows in NZ appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Embracing the role of changemaker](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/embracing-the-role-of-changemaker/)

_2026-08-21 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_

It’s hard enough making changes to your own farm system. Pioneering wholly new technologies and practices takes even more courage, writes Gerhard Uys. The post Embracing the role of changemaker appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Images of hard-working farm heroes net award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/images-of-hard-working-farm-heroes-net-award/)

_2026-08-21 · Isabella Beale · Farmers Weekly_

Gisborne sheep and beef farmer wins Documentary category in International Pet Photography Awards with her photos of farm dogs. The post Images of hard-working farm heroes net award appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Record year for Australian beef production](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/record-year-for-australian-beef-production/)

_2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

Just under 3 million tonnes of beef produced in 2025-26 period. The post Record year for Australian beef production appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Te Kuiti sheep farmer fined $29K for neglecting sheep](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/te-kuiti-sheep-farmer-fined-29k-for-neglecting-sheep/)

_2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

Two dozen animals had to be euthanised to prevent further suffering. The post Te Kuiti sheep farmer fined $29K for neglecting sheep appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Mike Currie recognised with top kiwifruit award](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/mike-currie-recognised-with-top-kiwifruit-award/)

_2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

His research said to have shaped modern kiwifruit production systems and contributed to the global success NZ’s kiwifruit industry. The post Mike Currie recognised with top kiwifruit award appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Ballance well stocked for spring fertiliser demand](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-well-stocked-for-spring-fertiliser-demand/)

_2026-08-21 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_

Spring stocks are in place at Ballance Agri-Nutrients after a season of working around the Middle East conflict. The post Ballance well stocked for spring fertiliser demand appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Midwinter milk collections almost 8% up on last year](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/dairy/midwinter-milk-collections-almost-8-up-on-last-year/)

_2026-08-21 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

Third July record in a row on the books as sector enjoys improved dairying conditions and continues to expand. The post Midwinter milk collections almost 8% up on last year appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Agritech charts way to rural prosperity](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-charts-way-to-rural-prosperity/)

_2026-08-21 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_

Discussion paper outlines priorities for policy settings that will draw talent, investment and young families back to regions. The post Agritech charts way to rural prosperity appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Arable recognises pick of the industry crop](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/people/arable-recognises-pick-of-the-industry-crop/)

_2026-08-20 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

Awards evening names 2026 Arable Farmers of the Year and a host of other sector standouts. The post Arable recognises pick of the industry crop appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

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## [Take lamb export bump with a grain of salt](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/sheep-and-beef-markets/take-lamb-export-bump-with-a-grain-of-salt/)

_2026-08-20 · Alex Coddington · Farmers Weekly_

Growth is showing up in value, not volume – and there are several drivers of that, writes Alex Coddington. The post Take lamb export bump with a grain of salt appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Proposed drone regulations cause a stir](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/proposed-drone-regulations-cause-a-stir/)

_2026-08-20 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_

Aviation association warns that rushed reforms that could put public safety and the environment at risk. The post Proposed drone regulations cause a stir appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Price pressure, lamb’s seasonal slide and the wilding pine fight](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/price-pressure-lambs-seasonal-slide-and-the-wilding-pine-fight/)

_2026-08-20 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

This week: senior reporter Neal Wallace and AgriHQ’s Alex Coddington unpack red meat and lamb prices, and Andrew Hoggard outlines the battle against wilding pines. The post Price pressure, lamb’s seasonal slide and the wilding pine fight appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Ballance returns to profit and rebate](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/ballance-returns-to-profit-and-rebate/)

_2026-08-20 · Hugh Stringleman · Farmers Weekly_

Shareholders get a taste as fertiliser co-op posts healthy results. The post Ballance returns to profit and rebate appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Beyond transactions: building trust with Māori agribusiness](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/beyond-transactions-building-trust-with-maori-agribusiness/)

_2026-08-20 · Isabella Beale · Farmers Weekly_

IRP panel shares ways to connect across the sector, on a ‘journey of a thousand cups of tea’. The post Beyond transactions: building trust with Māori agribusiness appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Trailblazers call for greater access, opportunity for women in agri](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/trailblazers-call-for-greater-access-opportunity-for-women-in-agri/)

_2026-08-20 · Patricia Tembo · Food For Mzansi_

As 2026 marks the International Year of the Female Farmer, the International Fresh Produce Association brought together leading women in agriculture to discuss closing the sector’s gender gap. Experts reflected on practical tools, digital access, and collective impact to scale sustainable businesses. Trailblazers call for greater access, opportunity for women in agri appeared first on Food For…

## [Smart energy puts Mzansi farms on a stronger footing](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/smart-energy-puts-mzansi-farms-on-a-stronger-footing/)

_2026-08-20 · Ivor Price · Food For Mzansi_

For farmers, reliable energy is key to productivity and resilience. Huawei says solar, battery storage and smart energy management can cut costs, protect operations and support more sustainable farms. Smart energy puts Mzansi farms on a stronger footing appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Chemistry meets creativity in Neo Mokhomo’s soya candle brand](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/chemistry-meets-creativity-in-neo-mokhomos-soya-candle-brand/)

_2026-08-20 · Vateka Halile · Food For Mzansi_

How do you turn soybeans into luxury decor? Chemistry graduate Neo Mokhomo is showing us how it’s done. Through her Secunda-based brand, Treat Torch, she turns renewable soya wax into dessert-inspired candles. Chemistry meets creativity in Neo Mokhomo’s soya candle brand appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [SA food inflation hits 16-year low driven by bumper harvests](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/sa-food-inflation-hits-16-year-low-driven-by-bumper-harvests/)

_2026-08-20 · Paul Makube · Food For Mzansi_

Good news for consumers. South Africa’s food inflation fell to a 16-year low of 0.6% in July 2026. Expert Paul Makube explains how record grain harvests and cheaper beef are lowering grocery bills. SA food inflation hits 16-year low driven by bumper harvests appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Nampo Cape expands women’s programme at Bredasdorp Park](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/nampo-cape-expands-womens-programme-at-bredasdorp-park/)

_2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · Food For Mzansi_

Nampo Cape 2026 presents an expanded Santam Agriculture Women’s Programme, bringing inspirational talks, live entertainment, and community spirit to Bredasdorp Park. Nampo Cape expands women’s programme at Bredasdorp Park appeared first on Food For Mzansi

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## [Go with the flow: experts debate gravel mining rules](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/go-with-the-flow-experts-debate-gravel-mining-rules/)

_2026-08-20 · Gerhard Uys · Farmers Weekly_

Concern that national standards for river gravel extraction might impose a one-size-fits-all regime on unique systems. The post Go with the flow: experts debate gravel mining rules appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Zespri forecasts record returns to match harvest](https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/horticulture-markets/zespri-forecasts-record-returns-to-match-harvest/)

_2026-08-20 · Farmers Weekly · Farmers Weekly_

Average per-hectare returns predicted to exceed last year’s record for all but two varieties. The post Zespri forecasts record returns to match harvest appeared first on Farmers Weekly .

## [Bolder taste, local roots: Maggi revamps iconic chicken noodles](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/bolder-taste-local-roots-maggi-revamps-iconic-chicken-noodles/)

_2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · Food For Mzansi_

PARTNER NEWS: Maggi South Africa has relaunched its iconic chicken-flavoured noodles range with an improved, bolder recipe, combining nostalgic taste with modern consumer needs. Bolder taste, local roots: Maggi revamps iconic chicken noodles appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Plan your Nampo Cape around these lunchtime conversations](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/plan-your-nampo-cape-around-these-lunchtime-conversations/)

_2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · Food For Mzansi_

Join Food For Mzansi and Land Bank at Nampo Cape 2026 for daily lunchtime discussions on agri-finance, market growth, and climate resilience. RSVP now! Plan your Nampo Cape around these lunchtime conversations appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Market first: How Tshepiso built Blessed and Beautiful Farms](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/market-first-how-tshepiso-built-blessed-and-beautiful-farms/)

_2026-08-19 · Patricia Tembo · Food For Mzansi_

Tshepiso Mkandawire started Blessed and Beautiful Farms with seeds, seedlings, and a vision to tackle food insecurity in Mabaalstad, North West. Today, her enterprise is growing into a multi-hectare operation. Market first: How Tshepiso built Blessed and Beautiful Farms appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [High dam levels offer temporary cushion as SA braces for El Niño](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/high-dam-levels-offer-temporary-cushion-as-sa-braces-for-el-nino/)

_2026-08-19 · Olwam Mnyande · Food For Mzansi_

South Africa’s national dam levels sit at a strong 95.5%, providing a vital buffer as an intense El Niño approaches. However, experts warn that ageing infrastructure and reliance on rainfall leave farmers vulnerable, urging proactive drought planning. High dam levels offer temporary cushion as SA braces for El Niño appeared first on Food For Mzansi

## [Agri X Fusion unveils red meat collaboration summit in September](https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/agri-x-fusion-unveils-red-meat-collaboration-summit-in-september/)

_2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · Food For Mzansi_

The Agri X Fusion Red Meat Value Chain Collaboration Summit hits Pretoria this September. Industry leaders, researchers, and financiers will unite to tackle biosecurity, market access, and funding growth. Agri X Fusion unveils red meat collaboration summit in September appeared first on Food For Mzansi