New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
THE KIWIFRUIT Claim was due to be lodged with the High Court in Wellington late last week (Oct 17).
APPLICATIONS FOR FMG's agriculture scholarships are now open and will this year include school leavers looking to study ag-based degrees at Waikato University.
HAWKE'S BAY growers and farmers need to commit to the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme soon because the project's backers need assurances of uptake before Christmas, says IrrigationNZ.
ALMOST ONE-QUARTER of agriculture, forestry, and fishery workers had a work-related injury claim accepted by ACC in 2013, Statistics New Zealand says.
THE WORLD’S largest robotic dairy farm under one roof has swung into operation in South Canterbury.
LINCOLN AGRITECH Ltd is celebrating 50 years of researching and encouraging agricultural engineering.
FIVE OF New Zealand's leading farmers have been chosen to join an international discussion around global food security, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Australia next month.
OUR PRIMARY industries need bright people: those with a strong work ethic and determination to excel, who can build a future for themselves and their families.
Monday, 20 October 2014 12:36
Agriculture sector will require bright people on and off the farm
Rural News Group
OUR PRIMARY industries need bright people: those with a strong work ethic and determination to excel, who can build a future for themselves and their families.
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FARMERS’ PROBLEMS caused by the drop in Fonterra’s forecast milk solid payout are best tackled head-on with agribusiness management training, says Primary ITO, which offers courses in this discipline.
The need is urgent to review and revise budgets and monitor cashflow to ensure debt levels don’t rise unnecessarily. Spending cuts, increasing milk production and generally improving onfarm performance are among the options.
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Massey researchers are four years into a trial which could have profound implications for beef and dairy farmers alike. Peter Burke reports the details as relayed at a recent Beef + Lamb NZ and DairyNZ dairy/beef integration day in the Manawatu.
IGNORING A new and unknown species in your pasture could cost you thousands of dollars later, so scout your paddocks and get help with anything untoward, says a leading weed scientist.
HANGAWERA STATION, part of Tainui Group Holdings, held its annual bull sale in early October.
The problems caused by droughts in the far north have been well documented but a sometimes forgotten pasture species can help mitigate the impact. Gareth Gillatt reports.
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