AgFirst NZ

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Good luck to all our farmers who are moving this week 🚛🐄

A new season brings new opportunities, new teams and fresh goals. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, moving districts or welcoming new staff and families onto your farm, we know this time of year is both exciting and demanding.

At AgFirst, we’re proud to work alongside farming businesses and rural communities through every season of change. Wishing everyone a smooth transition, safe travels and a positive start to the season ahead.

Here’s to strong teams, successful farms and a great year ahead. 🌱

15/05/2026

When the weather hits hard, your infrastructure has to hit harder 🌧️💥

This pump platform upgrade and headworks modification sits in a flood-impacted zone — rebuilt with one goal in mind: stronger performance when it matters most 💪🚜

We’re not just repairing damage. We’re redesigning systems to be tougher, smarter, and more reliable for the long haul 🌿📊

✔ Improved durability
✔ Better reliability
✔ Built for extreme events, not just average seasons

Because waiting for the next flood isn’t a plan — future-proofing is 🌊⚙️

Let’s get your system ready before the next weather event hits. 📞 Contact AgFirst Engineering on 0800 118 111 to discuss your requirements.

11/05/2026

Steep country. Smarter grazing. Better results 🌄🐂

On this Northland hill country block, what was once an extensively grazed steep paddock is now being managed very differently — using virtual fencing technology and a smarter system design 🚜📡

34 yearling bulls are now running under collar control, moving through a structured 90-day winter rotation, tightening to a 30-day spring round as pasture growth lifts 🌱⚡

This isn’t just about new tech — it’s about better decisions on where, when, and how stock graze to lift performance and protect land long-term 💪🌿

At AgFirst Northland, we work with clients to design practical systems that improve returns through smarter grazing, strategic water trough placement, and well-planned rotation structures 💧📊

Because when terrain is challenging, the system design matters even more 🧠📈

05/05/2026

Lunch breaks just got serious 🎲

The Dairy Women's Network Monopoly has officially hit the table — and it’s already bringing out the competitive streak. Deals being made, fortunes won (and lost), and plenty of banter along the way.

And yes… even in Monopoly, there’s no escaping a few “consultancy fees” 😄

05/05/2026

Growing stronger farming businesses, together 🌱🤝

At AgFirst, this is what we’re all about — bringing people together to build capability, share knowledge, and support better farming and business decisions 📊🚜

Through facilitated discussion groups like this, we connect farmers with industry experts, explore real on-farm challenges, and create space for honest conversations around everything from productivity and sustainability to governance, succession, and wellbeing 🌿🧠

Because strong businesses start with strong people — and the right support makes all the difference 💚

In this photo, AgFirst facilitator Shanna Cairns looks on as the Farming Women Tairāwhiti Business Development Group take in the view and continue the conversation 👩‍🌾🌄💬

01/05/2026

🐮Dairy Women’s Network is bringing Aotearoa’s dairy story to the table with a limited‑edition DWN Monopoly New Zealand Dairy Farming Edition. From calving to milk pick‑up, community days to tough calls, this board celebrates the people, places and seasons that make up dairy life. Featuring your favourite dairy and agribusiness brands from across the sector, including AgFirst!

🎲We can’t wait for you to play, we might help you when you're almost bankrupt. Available only at Farm Source stores from Friday 1 May.

👉Once they’re gone, they’re gone so you’ll need to be quick.

30/04/2026

Water reticulation with a view ⛰️💧

Out in hill country, reliable stock water isn’t just important — it’s essential. At AgFirst Engineering, we design and support robust water reticulation systems built to perform in challenging terrain, long distances, and varying stock demands 🚜🐄

From pressure management and elevation challenges to ensuring consistent delivery across large blocks, we focus on practical, on-farm solutions that keep systems running efficiently and livestock well supplied 💦📊

Good water systems don’t happen by chance — they’re planned, engineered, and built to last 💪🌿

Thinking about your next project? We can help. 📞 0800 118 111

29/04/2026

Go big or go broke! 🐮Introducing the DWN Dairy Farming New Zealand Edition of Monopoly. 🎲

👩‍🌾Become a dairy farming real estate mogul or go broke trying, with our limited-edition Monopoly game. Tour the country by buying up all your favourite farming places, even a Fonterra factory or two.

Heading to Fonterra MyConnect? Grab your game early with our exclusive presale and be one of the first in the world to play!

👉We've only made a few of these boards, so you'll have to be quick! Available instore and online exclusively through Farm Source stores from Friday 1 May.

Read the full media release for more information... https://www.dwn.co.nz/roll-the-dice-on-a-dairy-adventure/

24/04/2026

Always nice to be involved and support great people doing great things 👏

A fantastic evening at the Farm Business Management 2026 Conference Recognition Awards in Queenstown, celebrating long service milestones and outstanding farming businesses. Proud to support and be part of it — well done to all award recipients.