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OPINION: Your old mate welcomes the proposed changes to local government but notes it drew responses that ranged from the reasonable…
Dairy industry leader Tony Wilding says he’s absolutely delighted to be rewarded for his work in conservation and education sectors.
One of the architects of Fonterra says he’s very disappointed with the co-op’s performance over the years.
The latest MPI report on the state of NZ agriculture points to another good year ahead.
Following its 2017 partnership with a chassis manufacturer, Lemken has unveiled its first self-propelled sprayer that will go on sale in mid-2020.
Davey water treatment’s Acqua system has been a good investment for a Waikato dairy farming family.
Ag-Tech Industries has added a lighter, lower-cost item to its QuadGuard range of crush protection devices.
While telescopic handlers are increasingly popular on New Zealand farms, the arrival of German tractor maker Fendt in the sector takes things to a higher level – literally in the case of the operator.
Better communication between dairy and beef farmers can strengthen animal traceability and disease management, claims a Bay of Plenty farmer.
A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.
Kiwis need to grow up when it comes to conversations on water quality, says an opposition MP.
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The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has paid out almost $124 million in compensation for claims related to the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.
Last year was officially Australia’s hottest and driest year on record, according to the country’s Bureau of Meteorology.
Agriculture Minister, Damien O’Connor, says the Ministry for Primary Industries is continuing to stay connected to federal authorities in Australia as devastating fires affect the country.
On average, sheep and beef farmers achieved a lower lambing percentage in spring 2019 than in 2018, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
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