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A new hydroponic growing technique that aims to have higher yields and a lower impact on the environment is being trialled, with financial backing from the Government.
Biosecurity New Zealand has released a new web tool which allows people to report suspected exotic pests and diseases online.
Fonterra’s chief financial officer Marc Rivers will leave the co-op at the end of this year.
Fonterra has announced its half-year results, with net profit down 7% to $364 million.
Harvesting specialist Claas has only taken a little over three years to produce its 100th Jaguar Terra Trac-equipped harvester, which was first previewed as a prototype at Agritechnica 2017 before its commercial launch in late-2018.
Valtra Tractors usually hit the headlines for their cold-weather performance – not surprising given these machines are manufactured in Finland.
A spray equipment company, founded in Rotorua and now exporting products to the world, is celebrating its 50th year of operations.
Deutz-Fahr importer, distributor and retailer Power Farming has recently released details of the new Warrior versions of the popular 6, 7, 8 and 9 series tractor models.
A pair of Massey University students have developed game-changing technology that helps dairy farmers monitor their cow health remotely.
Livestock farmers are being urged to plan ahead for possible meat processing disruption due to Covid-19.
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Record urea prices, coupled with nutrient cap regulations, have seen more dairy farmers wanting to change their fertiliser programmes to lower their nitrogen footprint and costs.
A Southland independent farm consultant, Mo Topham, says ‘demystifying’ OverseerFM for farmers is key to its successful use.
A programme to lift the productivity of Māori-owned land around the northern Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa has been given an additional $440,000 by the Government.
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