New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
Just prior to the end of 2022, the Tractor of the Year 2023 results were announced by the judging panel at EIMA – the Italian machinery show, held in Bologna.
The Mycoplasma bovis Programme claims to be making good progress towards the eradication of the disease from New Zealand.
Farmers who traditionally rely on Bionic Plus capsules to manage internal parasites in ewes over lambing need to start planning to farm without this product in 2023.
Cut, place, press and cover” is the mantra of South Australian farmer Tom Robinson when it comes to successful seed establishment under a no till regime.
Gallagher Group has acquired an Australian sheep and cattle handling equipment maker as part of its global expansion.
Ireland's new ambassador to New Zealand, Jane Connolly, says the connections between her country and NZ are significant.
OPINION: I must admit I find it interesting to note what those given to making forecasts or predictions have been saying about 2023.
OPINION: The sudden resignation of Jacinda Ardern and installation of Chris Hipkins as Prime Minister will see many in the farming sector looking to the old maxim about 'putting lipstick on a pig' - which means making superficial or cosmetic changes to a product in a futile effort to disguise its fundamental failings.
OPINION: The Hound notes that in all the media hoo-ha over outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her replacement by a Richie Cunningham from Happy Days look-alike, news that another quitter was back went under the radar.
OPINION: This old mutt still struggles to understand the absolute disaster that strong wool has become over the past 30 years or so.
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OPINION: Your old mate sees that state farmer Landcorp is planning a mass planting of trees on a couple of its Otago farms.
New Zealand strong wool could bring a bounce back into soft upholstery – and woolgrowers’ bank accounts – through a new project seeking an alternative to synthetic fillers.
Canterbury-based Lucas Waldin, age 19, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Apiculture New Zealand Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship in beekeeping.
Corteva Agriscience and former All Black Sam Whitelock have announced they are teaming up to promote the Corteva brand.
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