Waterway restoration sees return of endangered mudfish
A critically threatened endemic freshwater fish found only in Canterbury has been discovered at a Craigmore Sustainables farm near Timaru.
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'George the Farmer' books help students understand food and farming
A hundred primary schools across New Zealand are now better resourced to teach their students about food and farming after winning ‘George the Farmer’ book sets in a recent competition run by rural lender, Rabobank.
Kiwifruit growers to celebrate trifecta of milestones
Kiwifruit growers are celebrating a trifecta of industry milestones next month.
TB slaughter levy for dairy jumps 75c/head
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.
Mayo, high-tech barrier help reduce possum numbers
Taranaki's Zero Possum project has entered a new phase, featuring a high-tech farmland barrier and a few squirts of mayo.
Tractor, machinery sales dip
The recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) conference in Wellington was signalling cautious optimism on the back of rising milk and store cattle prices and drops in interest rates.
National
Scholarships for emerging talent
83 students from the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment were awarded close to $400,000 in scholarships at a recent awards evening.
Meat the Need expands offerings
Farmer-led charity Meat the Need has expanded its offerings, following a new partnership.
Wairoa flood review findings released
A review into the Wairoa flooding event on 26 June 2024 has found the flood was caused by a combination of factors leading to the river backing up and overflowing.
'If it seems weird, report it' - Police
Southern District Police are investigating a number of thefts, with tools and ATVs among the items stolen across a wide area, from the outskirts of Invercargill to as far out as Hedgehope.
World
Japan hungry for high value Fonterra dairy ingredients
Fonterra was part of a recent New Zealand business delegation to Japan, a market that is one of the co-operative's…
Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO
The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to…Election most important for British farming - NFU
As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full…Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant…Co-op eyes Japanese market
Japanese consumers pay a premium for food that contains ingredients that support health.Opinion
Tackling technocrats
OPINION: Not long after I started farming, I needed some bridge stringers to cross a small, on-farm stream.
Power of NGOs waning?
OPINION: Have NGOs had their day?Editorial: Farmers can sleep easy now
OPINION: Common sense has prevailed.Fighting sexual harassment in rural workplaces
OPINION: Sexual harassment is a choice. When someone sexually harasses someone, it's an effort to bring the recipient 'down a…Conserving the most flexible feed
Well-made, high-quality grass silage is one of the most valuable feeds available to farmers.Agribusiness
Tractor, machinery sales dip
The recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) conference in Wellington was signalling cautious optimism on the back of rising milk…
B+LNZ launches rural leadership scholarship for 2025
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched its Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship.Pamu hit by lower prices, high interest rates
State-owned farmer Pamu (brand name for Landcorp) recorded a net loss after tax of $26 million for year ending June…New board resurrects show
The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this…2024 Sustainable Business Awards entries open
Entries for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards are now open, with new categories.Management
Robotic milking keeping cows happier, healthier
The De Leeuw family has been running their dairy farm in Kaitake, Taranaki, for over 20 years.
Farmers back wetland project set to benefit community
Eileen and Shane Walker, the driving forces behind a Kapiti Coast wetland project that's in its fifth year, have a love for the environment that's obvious even from a distance.
Data helps make water usage calls
Things are getting busy again in the water sector across both the agriculture and metro areas.
Eight million plants and counting for council’s riparian scheme
It all started with one native plant. It was 1996 and Taranaki Regional Council had just launched its ground-breaking riparian management programme to help protect the region's waterways.
Right amount, at the right time
Good effluent management on the dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.
Farm Health
TB slaughter levy for dairy jumps 75c/head
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.
Mayo, high-tech barrier help reduce possum numbers
Taranaki's Zero Possum project has entered a new phase, featuring a high-tech farmland barrier and a few squirts of mayo.
First polled bull to make prestigious ranking list
CRV has produced the first homozygous polled bull to make New Zealand’s prestigious Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list, demonstrating the strides the company is making in breeding top-quality polled bulls.
Tests show drench resistance on farm trending upwards
At least one in three Kiwi sheep farms has triple drench resistance, according to the latest drench efficacy testing undertaken by Techion.
BVD losses mounting
Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.
Machinery & Products
Day out at Fieldays leads to ute win
Out of more than 80,000 entries, Daniel Neil from Piopio has been announced as the lucky winner of the Isuzu D-MAX LX Double Cab 4WD Ute in this year’s Fieldays Ute giveaway.
CNH provides customers better digital technology platform
New Holland and Case IH are introducing new advancements in its precision technology stack to make farming easier and more efficient for its customers.
Carrfields nabs Krone retailer rights
Ashburton-based Carrfields has signed a deal with Kubota NZ for the retail distribution rights of Krone products in Canterbury, effective September 1.
Going wide with new whole-crop headers
Adding to its extensive range of harvesting attachments for its Big X self-propelled harvesters, Krone has introduced a new whole-crop header, said to offer outputs of around 20% more than the existing XDisc 620 unit.
Jimny 5-door – cute off-roader now comes with extra length
Since its launch in the late 1960s, nearly 3.5 million Suzuki Jimnys have been sold worldwide, picking up numerous awards along the way.
Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
'Sheer arrogance'
OPINION: A reader recently called out the Hound for not giving Federated Farmers enough credit for taking Otago Regional Council…
Great ideas?
OPINION: Your old mate was shocked to learn that two pet projects of progressive dreamers have come a gutser in…
Milking It
Painting the cow red
OPINION: How do you get people to stop drinking milk and switch to foods like fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains?
Broken record
OPINION: It seems that our friends at Greenpeace are never satisfied.
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