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OPINION: Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, swapping ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ for ‘The Twelve Pests of Christmas’ to…
Hawke's Bay's multi-million dollar apple industry is facing a crisis like never before – all because there are not enough people available to pick the apple crop.
Data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 129 more farm sales (+39.2%) for the three months ended February 2021 than for the three months ended February 2020.
An international virtual conference that focuses on cultivating a shift towards more sustainable and ethical grazing systems will involve presentations from experts all over the world.
OPINION: FARM (Facts About Ruminant Methane) is a group of farmers and scientists who question the need for drastic cuts in ruminant methane. Owen Jennings prosecutes FARM’s argument in the second of a two part opinion piece…
OPINION: F.A.R.M. (Facts About Ruminant Methane) is a group of farmers and scientists who question the need for drastic cuts in ruminant methane. They argue that there is a natural cycle where the emitters of a GHG (methane) use as much as they emit to grow the grass the cows need to produce the methane and thus puts ruminant methane in a different category to fossil fuel emissions.
Fonterra has revealed a positive first half result, posting a net profit of $391 million and declaring a 5c interim dividend.
Sheep and beef farmers have rejected a proposal to lift the fees of New Zealand Meat Board directors.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) sitting farmer director Phil Smith, Culverden, has been voted out.
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Farmers discovered that there are many ways to protect and enhance mahinga kai and biodiversity values while visiting Waimak Farm in Eyreton recently.
JCB and Amazone will be on show at the CLAAS Harvest Centre display at the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
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Rotowiper makes a comprehensive range of weed wipers.
A new flagship science facility for Lincoln University is further proof of its growing world reputation, claims acting vice chancellor Professor Bruce McKenzie.
The machinery demonstrations are a major part of the biennial South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Westland Dairy Company Limited’s new chief executive Richard Wyeth says he’s looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for the West Coast dairy processor.
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