Waikato farmer fined $9,000 and restricted from owning cows
A farmer who underfed nearly 300 cows and heifers has been fined $9,000, ordered to pay vet costs of $1,763 and faces permanent restrictions on the number of animals he can own.
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Homegrown talent to tackle pesky pests
Six of New Zealand’s young minds are setting out to revolutionise pest management, helping efforts to eradicate pests, possums, stoats and rats from New Zealand by 2050.
Oz farmers could get a slice of Fonterra business
Australian dairy farmers supplying milk to Fonterra could become part-owners of the co-operative’s business across the Tasman.
Eight finalists for Zanda McDonald Award
Eight finalists have been for the 2022 Zanda McDonald Award. Two winners - one from each side of the Tasman – will be crowned in November.
Thinking 100 years ahead
The couple behind one of New Zealand's most sustainable farms are challenging other farmers to think three or four generations into the future when making decisions.
Key changes to Fonterra capital structure
Fonterra’s board has presented a revised capital structure proposal, containing key changes sought by farmer shareholders.
National
New catchment award a 'natural fit' for BFEA
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards has launched a new Catchment Group Award as part of its 2021 awards programme.
Labour pains hurt grower
Despite struggling to find workers, fresh produce grower and trader T&G is still forging ahead with growth plans.
Access barrier for farmer mental health
A new initiative has been launched to improve access to counselling for farmers.
World
Solid result for Arla despite Covid
European co-operative Arla Foods says it has delivered financial results and branded sales volumes at the top end of expectations,…
Oz processor's acquisition strategy paying dividends
Australia's second largest milk processor says the acquisition of a rival processor in a challenging year is paying dividends.Still waiting
British and New Zealand trade negotiators are burning the midnight oil in a bid to get a free trade agreement…Oz dairy summit canned
The growing Covid-19 outbreak in Australia has forced the postponement of Australian Dairy Conference scheduled for Hobart in February 2022.UK FTA hits crucial period
What happens in the next few weeks will be critical for New Zealand to secure a free trade agreement (FTA)…Opinion
Questions over Govt's Covid strategy
OPINION: Questions have to be asked about the Government's Covid strategy.
Overseer's demise not good
OPINION: There is an adage from the old labour union days which states: It is a poor job that cannot…Editorial: Ball dropped!
OPINION: For more than a year now the primary sector has been crying out for changed around immigration settings to…Benefits of shovel ready projects
OPINION: As I write, our nation has returned to lockdowns and it has given me time to reflect on all…Editorial: Think about us
OPINION: The dairy sector has a simple message for the Government - please take our plight seriously.Agribusiness
Beef upheaval 'won't benefit NZ'
A major upheaval in the global beef market isn't expected to translate into gains for New Zealand exporters.
Record prices spring into life
Dairy commodity prices had a mixed performance in August 2021.A decade of diversity
The Hurunui Waiau Uwha Zone Committee (HWUZC), North Canterbury recently visited a landmark restoration project established ten years ago to…Freshwater catchment group brings community together
Establishing a collective voice and providing an opportunity for the North Canterbury community to have a say on freshwater are…Escalating women leaders
To be a good leader, you have to first know your 'why', says Ravensdown shareholder and Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT)…Management
Thinking 100 years ahead
The couple behind one of New Zealand's most sustainable farms are challenging other farmers to think three or four generations into the future when making decisions.
Planning your riparian project
When planning a project it is important to be clear what current conditions exist, what information you need to collect to determine this and importantly a clear understanding of the goals you wish to achieve.
Irrigation technology evolves, delivering better value
On-farm irrigation technology has evolved at a fast pace over the last two decades and farmers have both adopted and evolved with it and have helped it evolve, according to WaterForce.
Look out for pasture with 'no guts'
Waikato dairy farmers may face challenges from pasture with low nutritional value as they head into spring and balance date approaches.
Bull sales continue in lockdowns
A hybrid auction platform launched during last year's Covid lockdown is allowing beef and dairy bull sales across the North Island to continue.
Farm Health
Milk-based replacers better
Recently published research suggests that farmers should avoid feeding milk replacers with vegetable proteins and fats to lambs in their early life.
Benefits of long-acting B12 injections
Central Southland vet Andrew Roe reviews use of the long-acting vitamin B12 injection products, SMARTShot B12 and SMARTShot B12 plus SE, in the management of vitamin B12/cobalt deficiency with and without selenium deficiency in ewes and lambs.*
Tailing - get it right
With docking - or tailing - underway in many areas, Beef+Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers about the new tail length requirements.
Cows part of the solution
New Lincoln University pastoral livestock production lab research is defining how to get the maximum benefit from cows predisposed to urinate nitrogen (N), resulting in less leaching to waterways.
Air-cushioned comfort for cows in wintering shed
Otago dairy farmers Paul and Kyllee Henton are firm believers in the idea that New Zealand farmers are innovators.
Machinery & Products
PFG shows farmers and customers the love
At this year's National Fieldays, the Power Group (PFG) set out to thank farmers and contractors for their efforts in keeping the country going through Covid in 2020 with a 'We Love Farmers' theme.
Making lamb marking easy
Designed by a sheep and beef farmer, Vetmarkers are made in New Zealand and sold around the world.
A big tractor needed
German cultivation and seeding manufacturer Amazone has launched a new semimounted plough range, suitable for tractors in the 400hp class.
NZ waits after European release of new MF tractor range
While it's still to be confirmed when they'll arrive in New Zealand, Massey Ferguson's new MF 7S series has launched in Europe.
Effluent injection goes XL
Dutch effluent specialist Vredo is testing 15 and 18-metre wide slurry injection rigs for the upcoming 2022 spreading season.
Motoring
New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.
Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.Warlock offers a touch of magic
Having previously reviewed the RAM 1500 in 2020, we recently took the chance to get behind the wheel of the…» The RNG Weather Report
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The Hound
Murky waters
OPINION: Your canine crusader knows there is a great deal of unease - especially in rural NZ - about the…
Who?
OPINION: The refusal of both Damien O'Connor and PM Jacinda Ardern to release some of the correspondence they received about…
Milking It
Liquid or powder?
Fonterra, the biggest exporter of milk powder to Sri Lanka, may have a new battle on its hands.
Failed legal action
UK vegan and animal rights groups have failed in a bid to ban an advertising campaign promoting meat and dairy…
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