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The Whanganui District is experiencing its largest flood ever recorded.
Heavy rain, snow and strong winds will continue to take their toll on parts of the country over the weekend, says MetService.
Customers of pastoral science company Farmax will get to meet another new face as 28-year-old Victoria Hamlin from Central Hawke’s Bay joins the technical specialist team.
Lincoln University have appointed Dr Alan Renwick as Professor of Agricultural Economics, to further strengthen their teaching and research in this area.
Although the number of horticulture students has increased, it is still not enough to satisfy demands. Now, industry leaders are connecting with Massey University in an effort to grow graduates in the sector.
The original scissor docking iron that started it all for Ted French’s business Te Pari Products “still ranks a prime seller for the company,” says the present-day owner and products sales and marketing director, Jeremy Blampied.
Health and safety reforms on farm are coming, according to consultants OnFarmSafety New Zealand.
Landini importer Agtek has recently launched the all-new Rex DT90GE.
The Morrattis know a quite a bit about agricultural contracting. K & G Morratti Contracting was founded 52 years ago by Ken and is now run by son Billy, who has 30-plus years under his belt.
I am often asked if I use ‘treats’ to train dogs. My answer is, very occasionally.
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It's the calm before the calving season and a bit of planning now will help herds get through without the risk of metabolic disorders, such as milk fever, which can lead to downer cows or impact future milk production, claims mineral supplier SealesWinslow.
A vet-designed programme is helping farmers to boost their gross farm income.
The stigma of bovine TB remains huge in rural communities despite a decline in the number of infected herds, says Stu Hutchings, group director of OSPRI.
Attracting young people to sheep farming and transferring expert knowledge and experience were two recurring themes during the recent National Ewe Hogget Awards.
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