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Farmers are being warned to check their fuel tanks following a fuel tanker driver being seriously injured on a farm.
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Longest running ag field days all go
The South Island Agricultural Field Days, held in Kirwee on the outskirts of Christchurch, will celebrate its 70th year in March 2021 with a bigger demonstration area.
National pledges to remove environment regulations
The Resource Management Act will be repealed and water regulations potentially revoked under a National government.
The growing cost of drench resistance
Undetected drench resistance is costing the NZ sheep sector almost $50 million a year — and it may only get worse.
How much of a problem is slow rural internet?
Federated Farmers’ latest connectivity survey offers a glimpse into how common slow internet is for rural families and businesses.
$50m commitment not enough for farmers — National
Labour’s $50 million commitment to support integrated farm planning will do little for farmers, claims National’s ag spokesperson David Bennett.
National
Labour commits $50m for farm planning
Labour is committing $50 million to support integrated farm planning.
Bringing the cacophony back to the bush
Could automated gun turrets in the bush shooting predators with poison paintballs rid the country of introduced pests?
Keeping the supply chain ticking
Waikato company Timpack is playing a key role helping businesses move their essential goods around NZ and the world.
New visa for 11,000 seasonal workers
Around 11,000 people whose working visas are set to expire over the 2020/21 season have been granted a new visa.
World
Lifeline for field day organisers
Australia has introduced a support package for struggling field days organisations.
UN removes anti-meat tweet
The United Nations has removed a tweet following a global backlash from farmers.Bunnings banning Oz timber “pandering to extremist groups”
Bunnings’ decision to no longer sell timber from an Australian state-owned forestry agency that breached conservation laws is being criticised.New swine flu has ‘pandemic potential’
Scientists are calling for urgent action following the discovery of a new strain of swine flu.UK farmers use trackers to recover stolen machinery
An increase in the use of trackers is enabling UK police to recover 100s of 1000s of pounds worth of…Opinion
Balance needed between regulation and innovation
OPINION: In recent years, New Zealand’s farmers have found themselves subject to increasingly strict rules and regulations.
Consider your vote carefully
Farmers’ Chaplain, Colin Miller on who he's voting for.Don’t throw cows out with bathwater — Editorial
OPINION: The decision by Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to impose an immediate halt to live animal exports in the…Putting heart back in the heartland?
National's long-held position in Port Waikato is under threat from a new party, according to John Jackson.DairyNZ's election wishlist
DairyNZ has released its ten policy priorities for the 2020 election and its The View from the Cow Shed report…Agribusiness
Massey adds animal science degree
Massey Professor Paul Kenyon on the university's new Bachelor of Animal Science.
Connections key to future rural sector success
Challenges facing the rural sector reinforce the need to work together and ensure linkages are strong and smart, according to…Know your farm’s green footprint
It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and…A glimmer of hope for NZ strong wool?
A Lincoln-based wool products company believes it offers a glimmer of hope against the increasing negativity currently saturating New Zealand’s…Court rules on RPR test case
Both sides claimed a victory of sorts in a recent High Court case that tested the criteria for labelling phosphate…Management
New Feds man keen to build
New Feds board member, William Beetham wants the organisation recognised for its significant contributions to NZ farming and society as a whole.
Vat-Man comes to the rescue
A vat of milk, calving in full swing, and suddenly there is no power – a far from an ideal scenario for Whakatane sharemilker, Troy Doherty.
Drenching cows during milking now common
The drenching process can be fitted into the normal milking routine with ease if done properly, and without any substantial increase in milking times, according to DairyNZ.
LIC bulls take top awards
It may have not been three in a row, but one Manawatu farm has achieved a hat-trick of sorts after winning this year’s coveted Mahoe Trophy.
Farm Health
Footrot breakthrough could be a boost to wool cheques
Strong wool growers wanting to introduce merino genetics, to take advantage of more lucrative fine wool prices, can now do so with confidence.
The growing cost of drench resistance
Undetected drench resistance is costing the NZ sheep sector almost $50 million a year — and it may only get worse.
Managing mastitis and bulk somatic cell counts
Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland.
Strategy to reduce heifer mastitis
First calvers are more prone to mastitis than older cows. According to DairyNZ, farmers must choose a strategy that best suits their herd, farm team, and budget.
Self-shedding sheep study
Massey University is examining the economic impact and the production consequences of crossbreeding with Wiltshire sheep to a fully shedding flock.
Machinery & Products
Grevillia Ag joins recycling scheme
Nationwide on-farm recycler Plasback has more than doubled the volume of waste plastic it collected this year.
St Paul’s pupils pull in the prizes
St Paul's Collegiate School in Hamilton has come up trumps again at the recent Fieldays Online Innovation Awards.
Disco mowers have all the right moves
CLAAS will soon release six new side-mounted rear mowers.
Irish agri-tech brings spraying up to speed
Irish agritech company MagGrow has won the International Innovation Award at the 2020 Fieldays Innovations Competition.
New tractor fills the gap
Deutz Fahr has introduced the new 8280 TTV, which is aimed at filling the gap between its current 7 and 9 Series models.
Motoring
X marks the spot
While many car manufacturers set out to cater for all sectors of the market, it’s fair to say that Subaru…
Gladiator set to commence battle
The new Jeep Gladiator is due to arrive on the NZ market in August.Tiny Jimny hits the right note
Strong demand for the instantly recognised Suzuki Jimny in New Zealand has continued to accelerate with the 1000th retail order…‘Czech’ out Skoda’s latest SUV
Skoda has released the newest member of its SUV family – the Skoda Kamiq – to enter the rapidly growing…Electric ute a breath of fresh air
Based on the Toyota Landcruiser 70, the all-electirc ZED 70 is engineered for harsh climates.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Bully boys?
OPINION: This old mutt hears that there is some discontent in the wool sector at the tactics being used by the…
Tacky!
OPINION: Your canine crusader, like many in the rural sector, was deeply distressed to hear the tragic news that a…
Milking It
Cows and earthquakes
OPINION: It has long been suggested that animals have senses that humans don’t, and often behave differently than usual shortly…
Battle is on
OPINION: One of Australia’s biggest dairy businesses is back on the market after the Federal Government knocked back a bid…
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