Truth Is Out
OPINION: It's been an eye-opener watching the big media companies behaving exactly like the powers-that-be who the crusading hacks from…
Wool prices fell again this week with the New Zealand dollar up 4.45% against the main currencies since the last sale on December 21, says Wool Services International.
Fonterra is turning to expert advisors in a bid to make sure its controversial TAF (trading among farmers) proposal ensures 100% farmer control and ownership.
Wool used to account for more than a quarter of New Zealand's export earnings – now it is less than 2%. But lamb, hogget and mutton are earning nearly $3 billion dollars a year for the country.
Weather extremes across the country are presenting a new challenge for 2012 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards entrants.
Bomac and Bayer New Zealand have merged operations to form one of New Zealand's largest animal health companies.
The dairy industry-good organisation DairyNZ is running seven dry summer events this week in Southland and South Otago.
After examining more than 20,000 genes, a DairyNZ scientist has discovered why some cows are better at getting pregnant than others.
December has been the driest month on record for most of Southland with as little as three per cent of the historical rainfall average falling in some parts.
In a combined effort with Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council, DOC is asking local landowners for sightings of Lythrum salicaria, commonly known as purple loosestrife.
GOT AN old truck or ute registered as E class B? Then you could have a tricky decision to make soon, if Federated Farmers gets its way in lobbying for a specific agricultural vehicle class.
More...
THE NEW Zealand Transport Agency is reminding agricultural contractors they may need to apply for a work time variation to complete critical seasonal tasks such as spraying, harvesting or sowing.
A NEAR 2% rally in the New Zealand dollar against the main wool trading currencies was reflected in corresponding slide in prices at this week’s combined North and South Island auction, says Wool Services International.
FARMER CONFIDENCE has waned slightly in the past quarter.
FEDERATED FARMERS says it hopes to see “some rigour” applied to the Minister for Primary Industries’ independent review of kiwifruit pollen import rules and processes.
The Hound
A Hue and Cry
OPINION: Town and country find themselves on the same page when it comes to anger over price hikes from NZ…
» Connect with Rural News
Popular Reads
EPA Welcomes Withdrawal of Glyphosate Appeal After High Court Ruling
The Envrionmental Protection Authority (EPA) has welcomed the deicsion by the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) to withdraw its appeal of…
Fonterra Announces Interim Leadership Changes Ahead of Richard Allen CEO Transition
Fonterra has announced interim changes to the leadership of its Global Ingredients business.
$120m Tōrea Orchard Development to Produce 116 Million Apples in Mid-Canterbury
A large-scale modern orchard development in coastal Mid-Canterbury is expected to eventually produce 116 million apples a year from 900,000…
