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Keeping sheep under shade, shelter as climate changes
How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of…No disease on other Mainland Poultry farms
Biosecurity New Zealand has reported no signs of disease on other chicken farms operated by Mainland Poultry in Otago, however…Canterbury eyes return to young grower comp
The Canterbury Growers Society will soon be seeking sponsorship for a new regional young grower competition, after an absence of…Scaled-back show meets targets
Organisers of the Christchurch A&P show say they are happy with this year’s event despite a rushed turnaround that left…National
NZ out of step - report
New Zealand is out of step globally in looking to put a price on agricultural emissions from food production.
Supply, demand balance will lead to better red meat pricing
Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dan Boulton predicts that 2025 will be a better year for farmers.Pork imports furore
Pork farmers says a significant influx of imported pork is causing them concern.Govt limits forestry conversions
Farmers have welcomed the Government’s move designed to limit farm to forestry conversions entering the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).Second poultry farm on Biosecurity NZ’s radar
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed a second Otago farm on ‘a restricted place’ notice following the discovery of avian influenza…World
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Sustainability dominates dairy summit
To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.
Bluetongue on the march
While unrecorded in New Zealand, Bluetongue, an acute viral disease in ruminants, is endemic in tropical and sub-tropical climates.
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 play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
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 force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.
Opinion
Testimonials aren't science research
OPINION: Personal recommendations often appearing as testimonials, are not the same thing as scientific research.
Faulty models used to measure emissions
OPINION: If you have kept your finger on the emissions pulse, none of the below information will be a surprise…Back farmers, not big corporates
OPINION: Silver Fern Farms is at a crossroads.Editorial: Restoring respect, confidence
OPINION: Last week around 400 farmers turned up at Mystery Creek to hear Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speak as part…Save soil - take a pledge this 'world soils day'
OPINION: Soil is one of the most valuable assets that a farmer has. It is our collective responsibility to make use…Agribusiness
Canterbury eyes return to young grower comp
The Canterbury Growers Society will soon be seeking sponsorship for a new regional young grower competition, after an absence of…
Scaled-back show meets targets
Organisers of the Christchurch A&P show say they are happy with this year’s event despite a rushed turnaround that left…New store breaks ground
Construction has begun on Farmlands’ new Taranaki store.Spring delivers renewed optimism for sheepmeat
After a tough 18-plus months, there is now an air of optimism in the sheepmeat market as we hit the…Alliance seeking outside capital
Reeling from two consecutive years of heavy losses, Alliance says it has appointed Craigs Investment Partners to explore external capital-raising…Management
Spelling pastures
To build resident populations of subterranean clover in hill country pastures, sheep farmers are encouraged to spell selected areas for four to five weeks over late spring and early summer if possible.
Breeding for low methane can improve productivity
Livestock can be bred for lower methane emissions while also improving productivity at a rate greater than what the industry is currently achieving, research has shown.
Taranaki piggery goes solar
Installing 400 solar panels at their Taranaki piggery and cropping operation will have significant environmental, financial and animal welfare benefits for the Stanley family.
Protecting brassica seeds by keeping pests at bay
Forage brassica crops provide an excellent source of energy and protein for grazing livestock at critical times of the year when the quantity and quality of pasture on offer is limiting livestock production.
Regular monitoring of worm levels in lambs is essential
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s wormwise programme manager Dr Ginny Dodunski offers advice on preweaning lamb management and factors to consider before giving a pre-weaning drench.
Farm Health
NZ/UK forge agri tech link
A new agreement will strengthen New Zealand’s agri-tech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom.
Keeping sheep under shade, shelter as climate changes
How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of…Collars make mating simple, keep labour costs down
With the mating season in full swing, cow sheds and farmers across the country have been busy.Developing traits for BCS, udder scoring and fertility
New trait development work is well underway in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme focusing…OSPRI writes off $17m over botched traceability system
Animal disease management agency OSPRI has written off nearly $17 million after a botched attempt to launch a new integrated…Machinery & Products
More front hoppers
German seeding specialists Horsch have announced a new 1600- litre double-tank option that will join its current Partner FT single…
Origin Ag clocks up 20 years
With roots dating back to 2004, Origin Ag was formed as a co-operative business model that removed the traditional distributor,…Teat spray price drop
FIL, the animal health and dairy hygiene subsidiary of GEA Farm Technologies, is dropping the price for its chlorhexidine teat…FarmChief Machinery takes over Einboeck equipment distribution
FarmChief machinery has been announced as the distributor of Einboeck agricultural equipment in New Zealand, taking over the mantle from…Nominations open for Ford NZ Rural Sports Awards
Nominations are now open for the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards.Motoring
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.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…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Loud noises!
OPINION: One of the strongest arguments for Act’s Treaty Principles Bill is probably its opponents’ total inability to raise a…
Barks like a dog
OPINION: Landcorp is putting a brave face on its latest result, highlighting its progress on KPIs like climate change and…
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Record milk price!
A record farmgate milk price for Fonterra shareholders is all but confirmed for this season.
Taranaki piggery goes solar
Installing 400 solar panels at their Taranaki piggery and cropping operation will have significant environmental, financial and animal welfare benefits…
Back farmers, not big corporates
OPINION: Silver Fern Farms is at a crossroads.
