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Kuriger retains shadow ag portfolio

Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger has retained her agriculture portfolio in National’s shadow cabinet.

MBW launches campaign to challenge gender stereotypes

Meat Business Women have launched a new campaign to encourage more women into the sector.

A global campaign has been launched in New Zealand to challenge perceptions of careers in the meat industry, highlight female role models and encourage more women to join the sector.

Government funds RA research

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the Government will fund two new research projects to investigate the impacts of regenerative farming practices.

High milk prices bite Fonterra's profit

Soaring whole milk powder (WMP) prices are lifting forecast milk price to Fonterra farmer suppliers but it is also affecting the co-op’s profitability.

Fonterra raises forecast milk price

Fonterra has raised its milk price to $8.40-$9/kgMS.

Fonterra farmers have received some good news this morning: a higher forecast milk price for this season.

New spray technology is spot on

The boom-mounted WEED-IT sensors are claimed to reduce chemical costs by up to 90%, without the need for cameras or images to process.

The Dutch selfpropelled sprayer manufacturer Agrifac already has an impressive product portfolio.

A quick baler unhitch!

The operator can trigger a release button in the cabin that allows the drawbar to release the baler in little more than a few seconds.

In the hectic baling season, the risk of fire is ever present.

Vaderstad's new drill is Inspire(d)

Vaderstad’s Inspire 1200C/S models are aimed at farmers looking for high-capacity needs.

Tillage, seeding and planting specialists Vaderstad has introduced its new Inspire product range – focused on the 12-metre seed drill segment.

JD's new 6Rs for 2022

John Deere’s new 6R tractor range will extend to 14 models and power outputs from 110 to 250hp.

With the upcoming market year 2022 (MY22) only a few weeks away, John Deere has released details of changes to its 6R tractor range.

More funding for vet graduates in rural areas

A total of 34 graduate vets will be placed in rural areas this year, from Northland to Southland, through the Government's Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS).

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NAIT compliance still not up to scratch

Review chair Nicola Shadbolt says the panel acknowledged the significant impact M.bovis eradication has had on farmers and rural communities.

A recent review of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the livestock sector were unprepared to tackle a large scale response.