Organisations

Landcorp Farming   (www.landcorp.co.nz)  

A corporate agribusiness with over 1.5 million stock units of beef cattle, sheep, deer, goats and dairy cows farmed throughout New Zealand.

Farmers' Markets New Zealand   (www.farmersmarket.org.nz)  

A farmers' market is a food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to consumers. Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves from within a defined local area. The market takes place at a public location on a regular basis.

New Zealand Angus Association   (www.nzangus.co.nz)  

Providing Angus cattle farmers with industry news, events, sales, publications and much more.

National Beekeepers' Association of NZ   (www.nba.org.nz)  

Providing information on current beekeeping issues such as the Varroa mite, as well as information on current legislation.

New Zealand Mussel Industry Council   (www.nzmic.co.nz)  

The NZMIC offers national representation to mussel farmers in New Zealand, providing advocacy on both national and international matters.

New Zealand Hereford Association   (www.herefords.co.nz)  

A company specialising in grassland genetics.

New Zealand Grassland Association   (www.grassland.org.nz)  

New Zealand's largest member-based pastoral science organisation, helping to transfer technology from the lab to the farm, for the benefit of all.

New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists & Communicators   (www.guildag.co.nz)  

The NZGAJC is a friendly, professional society for people working with a focus on things agricultural. Contact them if you work in agricultural communication or you want to communicate with the rural sector.

Waipapa Trust   (www.waipapatrust.co.nz)  

A large scale farming trust that administers to the land northwest of the Taupo township. The Trust has in its care 6528 hectares of quality land which forms the basis of its intensive farming operation, including deer farming, dairy farming, wool growing and forestry activities.

New Zealand Society of Animal Production   (www.nzsap.org.nz)  

A major New Zealand forum for the presentation of research results on farmed animals including sheep, cattle, dairy, deer and goats. Over 520 farmers, farm advisors, veterinarians, scientists and university students are members of the Society.

New Zealand Association of Smallfarmers   (www.smallfarmer.org.nz)  

Information about the Association and its journal "The Smallfarmer".

South Island Dairy Farmers   (www.sidf.co.nz)  

Livestock agents for dairy herds, calves, bulls and supplementary feeds.

New Zealand Wool Testing Authority   (www.nzwta.co.nz)  

The major wool testing company for the independent and impartial sampling, testing and quality certification of New Zealand apparel and interior textile wools.

Evia Rural Finance   (www.evia.co.nz)  

A wholly New Zealand owned and operated finance company, providing financial services including mortgage finance, term and revolving credit, and seasonal finance to farmers and corporate organisations in the rural sector.

Network for Women in Dairying   (www.womenindairying.org.nz)  

The Network for Women in Dairying aim to support, mentor and educate women involved in the dairy farming industry in New Zealand.

GreenConnectioNZ   (www.greenconnectionz.co.nz)  

A niche agricultural work placement website, linking trained and experienced workers from Europe, to the orchards and vineyards of the Nelson/Marlborough region. Specialising in the horticulture and viticulture sectors. Arranging working holidays for young Kiwis on farms, orchards and vineyards in Italy.

New Zealand Institute of Forestry   (www.nzif.co.nz)  

Provide a forum where those involved in forest management, utilisation and research exchange information and ideas.

New Zealand Young Farmers   (www.youngfarmers.co.nz)  

Young Farmers clubs have something for everyone: meet new people, socialise, learn new skills and have a great time. If you are aged between 15 and 31, contact Young Farmers for more information on joining a club in your local area.

Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative   (www.ravensdown.co.nz)  

A consumer cooperative involved in research and analysis, providing an extensive product range through a national distribution network.

New Zealand Plant Breeding and Research Association   (www.nzpbra.org)  

The NZPBRA represents plant breeders, intellectual property owners and managers of proprietary agricultural seed.

New Zealand Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society   (www.murraygreys.co.nz)  

A national organisation for breeders of Murray Grey beef cattle, an easy care, versatile cattle producing choice quality beef for a variety of markets. Visit the site for news, events and information on the Society.

Rural & Associated Contractors Federation of New Zealand   (www.rural-contractors.org.nz)  

The RACF is a national organisation advocating for rural contractors in New Zealand. It represents the interests of contractors engaged in a wide range of activities such as land development, drainage, fencing, road construction, crop cultivation and harvesting, and more.

AgRewards   (www.agrewards.co.nz)  

The AgRewards program rewards you simply for purchasing qualifying products. Register on the AgRewards site and start collecting your points!

Vegfed   (www.vegfed.co.nz)  

The New Zealand Vegetable and Potato Growers' Federation. THe organisation is run by vegetable growers who represent the interests of all New Zealand’s commercial vegetable growers.

Rangiora Agricultural & Pastoral Association   (www.rangiorashow.co.nz)  

Host an annual A & P Show giving the rural, lifestyle and urban communities the opportunity to compete or show their stock or produce against other competitors in the same field.