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All rural hospitals are now able to connect to rural broadband and the Government aims to reach all schools and 90% of businesses by the end of the year, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
The Northland Regional Council plans to progressively implement a national policy on freshwater management over the next decade.
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) has appointed Paul Littlefair as its chief information officer.
New Zealand Wool Services International's chief executive John Dawson says a slightly easier NZ dollar and limited wool volumes combined with steadier enquiry, saw most categories well supported.
What's new in machinery and products.
In the early days of self-propelled forage harvesters, power seemed to be 350-400hp and they chopped a lot of grass or maize.
It's taken Argo a while, considering the re-birth of McCormick took place in 2001, but the company has recognised the need for a 'vario' type tractor and launched the X and-VT range.
Fendt has long pushed the boundaries of new tractor technology.
With developments in forage maize growing over the last decade – genetics to improve yields, pest resistance and reducing days to maturity – the arrival of a new planting concept looks to give maize growers another option.
Remember this article next time you are buying a dog; it might save you a wasted trip or, worse, wasted money.
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A unique trial is underway to understand more about the intricacies of sheep feeding.
Steel yards and animal handling gear is a must in the 21st century farming, especially for sheep and beef, says an exhibitor looking forward to the inaugural East Coast Farming with Technology Expo at Wairoa in April.
Toby Gee, from national law firm Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, poses questions he would ask, and the answers he would give, about business insurance and ways to save money and hassle.
A global approach to positioning beef and lamb as premium consumer products is a step closer, with Australian research attracting new international collaboration.
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