China Forestry Group NZ (CFGNZ) is again backing local wood processing with a ground-breaking agreement on harvesting and processing wood from Taranaki’s largest forest. China Forestry Group NZ and Taranakipine sawmill in New Plymouth have signed a supply agreement that supports long

The Fraser Coast celebrated one of its premier events in their annual calendar; the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards. For the last three years, Hyne Timber has sponsored this event as the platinum sponsor, watching it go from strength to strength. Hyne Timber was recognized at

Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is calling for nominations for its second Regional Collaborative Leadership Program. FWPA members have exclusive access to the first round of nominations which target staff members with a solid industry background and senior management potenti

Yamaha Motor Company has made a second investment into a world-leading agricultural automation and robotics innovator in New Zealand, bringing its total investment to US$10M. Robotics Plus, a New Zealand agricultural robotics and automation company, announced a US$8M investment from Y

A report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) today highlighted continued growth in Australia’s forestry sector thanks to favourable conditions in key markets, particularly housing and international trade. ABARES Executive Dire

The total number of housing loans fell in September – but for the usually stable owner-occupier loans, the falls were quite steep. Over the year-ended September 2018, the total number of loans to owner-occupiers was 2.8% lower than the prior year. However, the average size of loans gr

Wood pellets, which can play a big role in cutting carbon dioxide when used in pulverised coal power stations, are a growing export opportunity for Australia, according to Australia’s peak wood researcher. Wood pellet exports are increasing and their future looks bright, says Forest &

Scientists from Siberian Federal University and University of Cadiz, Spain, have recently suggested applying hard tissue preparation methods (used, for instance, with bones and teeth) in wood sample analysis. Unlike previous methods, this does not damage wood cells and can be efficien