New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
The job description for cows in Lyn and Deborah Baggott’s herd is simple – the cows need to produce their liveweight in milk solids.
US pig farmers could soon be culling on-site due to a COVID-19 induced backup at meatpacking plants.
The latest NAIT data shows farmers are increasing their engagement with the system and becoming more compliant.
Federated Farmers has a new national board, elected today at its annual meeting.
Colin Hurst is the new chairperson of the Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group.
A much scaled-down New Zealand Ploughing championship will be held near the Canterbury town of Kirwee in mid-July.
Despite eagerness from out-of-work Kiwis, the ag contracting industry will still need to continue importing experienced, overseas workers for some time yet.
New Zealand's apiculture industry is still growing, according to a new report.
New Zealand’s waterways are getting a $3 million boost from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
National’s new ag spokesperson David Bennett has criticised Ag Minister Damien O’Connor around updated Essential Freshwater targets.
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Almost 600,000 native plants were distributed to farmers, last week, as part of Taranaki’s Riparian Management Programme.
Skoda has released the newest member of its SUV family – the Skoda Kamiq – to enter the rapidly growing compact SUV segment.
Turley Farms has found success with a trailed Horsch Leeb GS sprayer.
On-farm transport was revolutionised with the arrival of quads, but really came of age with the side-by-side.
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