South Waikato Farmer Cuts Nitrogen With Soil Biology Trial
South Waikato farmer Bas Nelis is always interested in fine-tuning his business to improve results.
OPINION: A costly out-of-court settlement has hit dual-listed processor a2 Milk Company.
It has forked out A$62 million for an out-of-court settlement forf a shareholder class action.
The issue centred on five statements made by the company between August 19, 2020, and May 10, 2021, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, forecasting revenue and EBITDA margins for the 2021 financial year.
The statements were made to the NZSX and ASX. In reaching this settlement, a2MC makes no admission of liability.
Last month, Fonterra also settled out of court with Greenpeace over its 100% grass-fed butter claim.
Farms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems.
Election years are always a concerning time for farmers, according to DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown.
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are coming to the West Coast of the South Island.
Most dairy regions around the country have had a pretty good season so far says Tracy Brown.
Rural leader Mark Hooper has been appointed as an independent director to the NZPork board, bringing extensive farming, governance and advocacy experience to the role.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.