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A three-year community-led project to replant the riparian margins of the Waitoa River between the Puketuku and Station Road bridges near Matamata has been completed.
The winner of the Farmax Emerging Rural Professional of the Year says that without pastoral farming, New Zealand will lose its competitive edge.
Otorohanga farmer Warren Ferguson’s family has had a special relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II over the years.
DairyNZ is organising a fun event on behalf of the dairy sector, with the aim of attracting young people into a career in dairy farming.
Northland farmers Geoff and Jo Crawford have a simple mantra: put as much milk in the vat in the best environmental way possible.
Getting some quality science behind the philosophy of regenerative agriculture is critical, according to DairyNZ's strategy and investment leader Bruce Thorrold.
Federated Farmers' new dairy chair says he’s uncertain why OSPRI is only raising the TB Slaughter Levy for dairy cattle.
Fonterra Co-operative Council chair James Barron is stepping down after three years in the role.
Fonterra has revised its 2023 forecast earnings guidance to 45 to 60 cents per share, up from 30 to 45 cents per share.
Sometimes less is more, meaning the need for technology isn’t always the answer, just a wellbuilt, simple machine to do a job efficiently.
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Back in May, Claas announced the cessation of its Cargos loader wagon production, citing falling or at best static demand, while optimists suggested that the move would open the arena to other manufacturers to increase their market shares.
While Yardmaster shore-mounted stirrers have been around for a few years, health & safety compliance, innovation and ease of maintenance has been driving this product to a market leading position.
University of Otago research describing the water quality of South Westland rivers as pristine, despite 160 years of river flats farming, is no surprise to Federated Farmers.
Most agricultural machinery manufacturers are struggling with increased order books, reduced component supply and increasing costs.
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