rss trending-rn

The future of ag consultancy

Ag First chief executive and National Fieldays chair James Allen’s Nuffield Scholarship will examine the role of the ag consultant for the next generation.

One of the country’s top agricultural consultants, James Allen, is planning to do a major study on what the role of the agricultural consultant may look like in the future.

Floods leave farmers washed out

The Gisborne region suffered another major flood in January. Photo Credit: Ripeka Collins.

With cyclone Hale causing millions of dollars of damage in the Gisborne region, responses have swarmed in from local and national bodies to assist the cleanup operation. Leo Argent spoke to acting provincial president of Federated Farmers Gisborne Charlie Reynolds for an on-theground look at the situation.

Robot ups biosecurity testing

The machine is designed to test up to 7,000 samples per day, far more than current capacity.

A newly arrived antibody testing robot now in action at Biosecurity New Zealand’s Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) at Wallaceville means testing for animal disease will be faster and more efficient.

Shake up for ag machinery

News that CNHI, the manufacturer and distributor of the Case IH and New Holland brands, has announced the establishment of a new retail footprint for New Zealand, has left many farmers, contractors and dealers around the country in a state of flux.

Pest confirmed on West Coast

FAR’s Ivan Lawrie says all maize growers should be inspecting their crops regularly for any signs of Fall Armyworm.

A tropical insect pest with a big appetite for corn has been identified on the West Coast, the first time it has been found in the South Island.

New solutions for familiar challenges

Creating and delivering diverse solutions for farmers.

Closing of deal unites north island dealerships

The Brandt Group has announced they have acquired AGrowQuip.

Road care and courtesy needed at harvest time

Federated Farmers is urging motorists and agricultural machinery operators to show each other care and understanding amid the harvest season.

Good quality and size a feature of 2023 export apple crop

As the apple industry heads into the 2023 harvest season, it's expected fruit for export will be of good quality and size.

The New Zealand apple industry is expecting fruit of good quality and size as it heads into the 2023 export harvest season.

Independent review shows job done right

An independent review has confirmed appropriate steps have been taken by the M. bovis Programme to remove infection in Wakanui.

An independent review into Mycoplasma bovis infection in Wakanui, mid-Canterbury, shows appropriate steps are being taken to remove infection in the area, says M. bovis Programme director Simon Andrew.