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Hard hat or hard head

A recently released coroner's report into the death of a South Canterbury farmworker in 2019 raised the question of the suitability of safety helmets currently being used on farms.

The best of both worlds

When it comes to balance it doesn't get better than the production of Friesians paired with the efficiency of Jerseys.

Scientist noted for pioneering work in animal evaluation

The model Bevin Harris and his team developed is perhaps the greatest step forward in animal evaluation since Breeding Worth was introduced in 1996.

LIC Science Leader Bevin Harris has been recognised for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.

Strong industry partnerships will protect farming's future

Strong industry partnerships will be cruical to protecting the future of New Zealand's primary industries as farming becomes increasingly data driven.

Don't take away farmers' rights

Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) are becoming a very important topic for farmers.

Significant Natural Areas (SNA) are becoming a very important topic for farmers who are finding that parts of their properties have been or will be designated as SNA’s due to a perceived high level of indigenous biodiversity and will be captured under the proposed National Policy Statement (NPS) for Indigenous Biodiversity.

Farmers urged to get on board

Former Ravensdown board member Scott Gower is calling for farmers to step up and participate on boards of their co-operatives.

Industry awards trainee category facing changes

2021 National Dairy Trainee finalists after their final day of judging, before heading off on the study tour.

Changes have been announced to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards programme.

Migration essential for the future

National Agriculture spokesman David Bennett.

OPINION: The New Zealand dairy sector attracts the best and brightest from around the world; aspirational farmers that want to make the highest quality products in the best environment.

Editorial: Let's get the real picture!

Photos - the authenticity of which are unknown - show that not all farmers are following winter grazing rules to the fullest.

OPINION: Just as Southland farmers were receiving praise from local authorities on their improved winter grazing practices, new photos surfaced of cows knee-deep in mud.