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Regional fuel tax will add to the cost of food — HortNZ

Fruit and vegetable growers say the regional fuel tax legislation, as it stands, is likely to add costs for consumer.

Sort out the rebate system before extending fuel taxes — Feds

Farmers say if the government introduces a tax on diesel to fund transport it must first sort out the "cumbersome and costly" fuel excise duty rebate system.

Govt breaching industry agreement — Guy

Opposition agriculture spokesman Nathan Guy says it is chilling that the Government will force the cattle industry outside of an agreed mandate to pay to eradicate M. bovis.

LIC mourn longest-serving staff, Pat Shannon

LIC is mourning the passing away of its longest serving staff and one the dairy industry’s most influential scientists.

Holden Calais-V not too shabby

The Holden Calais-V sports an impressive V6 AWD drive-train and higher-than-average specifications.

The question often asked about the new Commodore is, “will Aussies accept a German car as a replacement for Commodores made by Bruce?” Or words to that effect.

Kiwi farming icon celebrates 60 years

Kiwis' love affair with Red Band gumboots has now lasted 60 years.

Good autumn may lead to increased worm burden

Paul McKee says a good preventative worm programme is critical to ensure worm infections are kept under control.

Good Autumn growth sets the scene for maximum growth rates in beef cattle post-weaning, but beware worms in pasture, warns Paul McKee, an animal health technical manager at Ravensdown.

Calm ewes equals more lambs

Australian research has found that a calm temperament in ewes improves both ovulation rate and more successful pregnancies.

A calm temperament in ewes improves ovulation rate and successful pregnancies, according to a study published by The University of Western Australia (UWA).

The risks and opportunities of hill country surveyed

Farmers have shared stories on their hill country development experiences to give regulators and other farmers a better understanding.

Farmers in Canterbury and Manawatu have shared stories on their hill country development experiences to give regulators and other farmers a better understanding of managing risks and opportunities on this type of land.

Age not wearing this farmer

Moyra Bramley is proud of the efforts of the Onuku Maori Lands Trust, which she chairs, has achieved in farming.

Moyra Bramley was born in 1933, the year Sir Apirana Ngata and Lord Bledisloe inaugurated the Ahuwhenua Trophy to recognise excellence in Maori farming — now Ms Bramley has at least a 50/50 chance of winning that trophy.