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Living out of a suitcase

Tim Koep typically spends around 240 days each year away from home in Northern Germany.

The next time your partner moans about your work keeping you away from home, point them towards a German native, currently working in New Zealand, who is a well-known member of many airline and hotel loyalty schemes.

It's in our (trees') DNA

Manuka honey can only be sourced from and produced in New Zealand, according to the Manuka Charitable Trust. Photo Credit: NZ Manuka Honey Facebook Page

A recent Plant & Food Research study comparing the DNA of trees commonly called manuka in New Zealand and Australia has found such significant genetic differences between the two that the researchers are now recommending the two plants be designated as different species.

Weather back to normal?

Conditions will be more typical, unlike last year's wet weather.

MetService meteorologist James Millward says the country’s weather patterns are now on a much more even footing.

Primary sector the backbone of Manawatu's economy

OPINION: As a farmer myself, I believe there is nothing more valuable than the resources of our land and those who work it.

Massey's great offer to students

Professor Paul Kenyon, head of the school of agriculture and environment at Massey University.

Massey University remains committed to educating New Zealand’s future primary industry leaders.

Dealing with SNAs

As Associate Minister for Agriculture and the Environment, Andrew Hoggard has a number of delegations to focus on.

Hoggard's double Act

ACT MP Andrew Hoggard may no longer be hands-on every day at his dairy farm at Kiwitea in the Manawatu, but when Parliament is sitting he still gets up at 5am and checks the messages that have come in from the dairy shed at his property.

Showcasing farming in the early days

Farmer Graham Cottle hosted the Harvest Weekend event on his farm near Levin.

They came from all around the country to Horowhenua recently to showcase farming in the early days.

Manawatu - the nation's food, fibre capital

OPINION: Kia ora and a warm welcome to everyone making a living off the land, contributing to our regional and national well-being. For regulars who make Field Days, a 'must attend', it's welcome back!

Positive vibes ahead of field days

Organisers of the Central District field days are promising a great event.

The biggest agricultural expo in the lower North Island, Central Districts Field Days, gets underway on March 14 and organisers are promising a great event.