2020 SFOTY loses title, refused to hand over voluntarily
The 2020 NZ Share Farmer of the Year Nick Bertram has been stripped of his title.
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Nick Bertram sorry for historic tweets
New Zealand 2020 Sharefarmer of the Year, Nick Bertram has apologised for historic tweets where he used bad language.
A mate to protect stock this calving
Calving is stressful and tiring for farmers and sick cows are the last thing anyone would want, says Southern Humates.
Being a good boss during calving
Despite it being a busy time, being a good boss during calving is absolutely achievable, says DairyNZ’s People Team leader Jane Muir.
SFOTY in hot water over social media posts
Organisers of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards are investigating unsavoury social media comments allegedly made by the newly crowned 2020 Share Farmer of the Year, Nick Bertram.
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National
New Feds boss promises a proactive approach
A more proactive approach to key farming issues and delivered in an authentic farmer’s voice.
No place for gender bias in farming — Milne
Former Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says having women in the farmer lobby leadership team is a reminder that NZ ag is about couples working together.
Court case dilemma
The recent court case involving sharemilker Tony Kuriger, the son of a National MP, has created “a concerning precedent”.
Fonterra chair-elect humbled by board support
Fonterra's chairman-elect says he wasn’t eyeing the chairmanship when he stood for board elections in 2018.
World
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’
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N cap rules – an unbalanced approach
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Hopes high after co-op’s hemp trial
Fonterra is trying its hand on growing hemp and results are encouraging.
Animal tracing improves
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A mate to protect stock this calving
Calving is stressful and tiring for farmers and sick cows are the last thing anyone would want, says Southern Humates.
Being a good boss during calving
Despite it being a busy time, being a good boss during calving is absolutely achievable, says DairyNZ’s People Team leader Jane Muir.
Protein deficiency in cows common in early lactation
Combatting protein deficiency is important in lactating cows, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.
‘The General’ stamps her authority
A 13-year-old Holstein Friesian dairy cow from Otago has been named the 2020 Valden Cow of the Year.
Surviving, thriving this
Winter may have just begun but most farmers are already looking ahead to the next season and the one beyond that.
Farm Health
Prime conditions for mating
You've worked hard to get your cows in great condition for calving. Next, it’s time to make sure they stay on track for mating.
‘One-stop-shop’ for herd management
A new herd recording tool has been launched by CRV Ambreed.
BVD stealing profit, hitting herd health
A disease equally infectious to Mycoplasma bovis and Covid-19 is threatening farm profitability and livestock health.
The figures tell the story
The challenge for Kiwi farmers to reduce herd size while maintaining or building production is generating an increase in demand for overseas genetics, says World Wide Sires.
Machinery & Products
Live fence outriggers
GreenRiggers electric fence outriggers are designed and manufactured in New Zealand.
SensoSafe undergoes working trials
Pottinger’s SensoSafe detection system is now undergoing working trials on farms in Europe.
Bayer to settle US-based lawsuits
While courts around the world argue through claims herbicide Roundup is carcinogenic, Bayer has agreed to pay out US$10.9 billion to settle US-based lawsuits.
JD expands its header range
John Deere is expanding its range of headers with the introduction of the new X-Series.
Mojo Motorcycles committed to Oz quad market with CFMOTO
While big players Honda, Yamaha and Polaris are getting ready to pull the pin on the Australian quad bike market, CFMOTO is in the market for the long haul.
Motoring
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
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OPINION: WorkSafe and workplace safety legislation dominate the daily operations of the private sector, including farms.
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