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SPOTTY CATTLE are less susceptible to certain biting flies than those with plain hides, research in Hungary reported in the journal Plos One shows.
FARMERS SHOULD take a tougher line to stop dogs not treated for sheep measles coming on their farms, says Ovis Management project manager Dan Lynch.
FOR DECADES hydatids (Echinococcus granulosus) was a killer disease that affected humans and animals of all ages. It took the best part of 50 years to eradicate.
IN THE face of calls for greater compensation for farmers who used DNA-proven bull Matrix, LIC says it is sticking with DNA-proven as a testing system and such bulls will remain for sale.
NEW MASSEY Ferguson mowers and rakes are said to be making a measurable difference to Phil Hawke’s Waikato contracting business. Chiefly he bales silage, 30,000 big round and square bales being a typical annual output.
KUHN’S LATEST centrally articulated mounted mower to use the maker’s patented ‘lift control’ facility is on offer for this season.
A CLOSE study of the new Case IH Steiger confirms the tractor as true market leader, says the brand’s product support manager, Ivan Wildbore.
THE NAVARA RX has been stripped of some luxuries to provide Nissan with a sharp-priced ute – aimed at farmers and tradies who want to pay for the practical stuff, not the gadgets and bling.
Inland Revenue has warned people operating illegal tax schemes in the agricultural and horticulture industry that they will face serious consequences.
Dairy farmers need to express their interest by the end of September if they want to join a FarmWise tour looking at wintering systems in the UK and Ireland.
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It was a mixed market at the Feilding store cattle sale today. Prices were iffy for the older, short term steers with the strong dollar
weighing on buyers’ minds and a lack of quality not helping the cause.
Wool prices were firmer overall at this week's South Island wool sale. NZ Wool Services International Coarse Crossbred market indicator was up 4c to $3.62/kg.
Tax law changes around livestock valuation will no longer disadvantage new generation farmers following a successful submission process by accounting firm BDO.
A bill that makes the most significant changes to the Biosecurity Act in 15 years has passed into law.
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