New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
Zespri will this year issue licences for an additional 700ha of SunGold kiwifruit and 50ha of organics.
Apiculture NZ is urging commercial beekeepers to vote for a commodity levy, with voting papers going out this month.
Summer has seen a good start to farm sales, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)
Here's our 2018 car of the year.
The Yamaha Wolverine X2-R spec looks to offer great work prospects plus performance — so you can have a little fun.
The red meat sector is welcoming an agreement reached in London on post-Brexit regulation.
Sales of tractors and farm machinery hit a new record in 2018 and there are no signs of a slow down.
Australia has launched its Australian Lamb summer campaign and the target is New Zealand.
Farmers are well-placed to survive any potential financial uncertainty from major setbacks such as global warming, a new Lincoln University research has found.
Ten sheep breeders have formed WormFEC Gold to show farmers that breeding for parasite-resistant genetics will strengthen flocks and save time and money onfarm.
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A field trial using frozen sexed semen didn’t produce the desired results, says LIC.
Tired of blanket irrigation's issues, two Massey University engineering graduates decided to create a solution.
Farmers, don't give the rule-makers a reason to regulate, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s environment team.
How are Canterbury farmers doing their bit to help the environment? Environment Canterbury chairman Steve Lowndes explains.
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