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With dry conditions and a disappointing venison schedule, it has been a tough start to the year for many non-velvet deer farmers.
Horizons Regional Council is urging farmers to keep an eye out for yellow bristle grass, an invasive summer weed that spreads rapidly through pasture causing a loss in production.
AgResearch scientist Dr Phil Rolston has been awarded the Chinese government's most prestigious science award for his contributions to agriculture in China.
Farmers in South Canterbury and North Otago will feel the financial crunch of the drought-like conditions shortly, with Westpac gearing up to assist its hardest hit customers in the regions.
As dry conditions continue to prevail over the country, Federated Farmers are warning farmers and the rural community against mowing roadside vegetation.
Beef farmers across the country are putting their best entries forward for the thirteenth annual Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin Competition.
Rural Women New Zealand is concerned for the mental well being of farmers as they struggle with the current drought.
Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitikei is launching its own Farm Day program to educate the next generation and the urban community.
Seven people were recognized in the New Years Honours for services directly related to agriculture.
The small amount of rain that fell over the Christmas-New Year period has made very little difference to river flows in the Canterbury area, according to Environment Canterbury.
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For one Bay of Plenty kiwifruit grower, the 2014 season saw just a single tray of fruit loss thanks to the exceptional packing and management of local operator, DMS.
THE NEW Zealand Transport Agency is reminding Canterbury rural property owners of their responsibility to adequately fence their properties to contain livestock after a significant rise in reports of wandering stock.
FEDERATED FARMERS has added its support to Labour MP Stuart Nash's call for an audit of overseas investment in New Zealand.
THE SOUTHLAND District Council is review its dog control bylaws policies and wants to hear from the public.
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