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FMG Post | 26 July 2026

Case Study: FMG Connect a farm fencing staple When a double red weather warning was issued for Rangitīkei on 15 February, Sheep and Beef farmers', Andrew and Kylie Stewart knew it was going to be serious. What followed was a storm that left widespread tree damage, blocked access, and three days without power. The farm is used to weather coming from the north-west, but this system struck from the south with extraordinary force, bringing down trees across the property and damaging fences.

FMG Post | 23 April 2026

Get It Checked Don's mole had been on his shoulder for years. About the size of a 50 cent piece, it had never caused him any trouble, just a "scab that never really healed properly." It stayed on the list of things to deal with eventually.

FMG Post | 17 July 2025

Rural theft prevention tips On June 18, 2024, dairy farmer Aaron Kane from Shannon, Manawatū, experienced firsthand the impact of rural crime when thieves stripped copper piping from his milk vat. The disruption to his business and repair costs far outweighed the value of the stolen copper, leaving Aaron with a profound sense of frustration and distrust.

Your Mutual | 4 June 2025

Jake Jarman, 2021 winner representing Taranaki/Manawatū Attending three Grand Finals of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year as a spectator inspired Jake Jarman to enter – resulting in him taking the top title in 2021.

FMG Post | 12 August 2024

Doing Darfield Proud George Dodson wins 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. In what may have been one of the greatest comebacks in the contest’s 56 seasons, speechless George Dodson was awarded the coveted title in front of a sellout crowd in Hamilton on Saturday 13 July.

Media release | 26 July 2024

FMG Young Farmer Region-off boosts community spirit The points have been tallied, the champions crowned, but the real winners of the FMG Region-off lie back in the regions themselves.

Media release | 17 July 2024

FMG Manager named world Manager of the Year Last month, FMG’s Kelly Stuart was named Gallup Manager of the Year at the Gallup at Work Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. Kelly, who is FMG’s Manager of Claims Capability was one of 10 worldwide finalists and to be recognised on the global stage was quite a feat for the Palmerston North local.

FMG Post | 15 March 2024

2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year FMG has been the principal sponsor of this iconic rural event for nine years, and we’re excited to see Season 56 get underway. Following a successful trial in 2023, the format of the seven regional competitions will look a little different this year.

Advice | 26 September 2023

A near miss with a tiny intruder Following a hair-raising encounter, Barry and Pauline George breathe a sigh of relief, grateful they didn't leave anything to fate when they discovered they had a narrow escape from a potential disaster. The Manawatu-Rangitikei farmers have a newly built house that Barry helped build so they knew just how solid it was and how little ceiling space it had. But earlier this year they heard some scratching noises in the ceiling which left them baffled.