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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…
Manitou, the French materials handling specialist, has expanded its range of industrial forklifts with eight new models of 5-10 tonnes lift capacity.
Sadly the days of leaving your house unlocked or the keys in the car ignition are long gone and it appears commonplace to hear of someone in your locality who has been burgled.
Rotary swathers have been the choice of farmers and contractors for producing large swaths to increase forager and balers outputs, so the new Kuhn GA 13131 from CB Norwood Distributors should interest those wishing to improve daily clearing rates.
Massey University's International Sheep Research Centre has for ten years researched top tips for lambing -- getting the most out of a sheep flock after a hard winter.
Proactive farming and a stringent plan is credited for minimising the impact of the industry-wide ban on routine inductions which came into effect this season, says Canterbury veterinarian Bernice Mangnall.
In the early 1980s the sport of eventing was emerging as a possible contender for international honours.
Come snow, drought or falling returns, Ranfurly sheep and beef farmer Johnny Girvan always limes, says his lime supplier Graymont.
It was a Saturday afternoon and it had been raining for two days; Taranaki farmer Graham Fergus decided to move his ewes on a hilly paddock.
According to US political magazine Politico Donald Trump’s brash talk about stopping undocumented immigration has excited Republican primary voters, turbocharged his campaign and spurred similar get-tough pledges from several rivals.
The Health and Safety Reform Bill grabbed many headlines because of farming activities that are deemed high risk, and those that are not.
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Few trade agreements have generated as many column inches – or as much protest - as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
The dairy downturn could be an indicator of how the economy will suffer if farmers have to reduce inputs to meet environmental compliance standards.
Studies show that people who grow up on farms – especially dairy farms – have way fewer allergy and asthma problems than others.
Your old mate had to giggle at a recent media proclamation from the Waikato Regional Council. The local government body boldly claimed it is “taking a fresh approach to helping farmers with effluent management”.
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