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Not so bad!

OPINION: Your old mate is still somewhat gobsmacked by sheer stupidity and lack of understanding by Beef+Lamb NZ’s board in asking for a pay rise at this year’s annual meeting.

Alliance Group chair Murray Taggart is looking forward to spending more time on farm as he steps down after a total of about 18 years on the meat co-operative's board, including the last 10 years as chairman. Nigel Malthus reports...

Practice, practice, practice as NZ Champs near

Waikato ploughmen Paul Houghton (left) and his son Derek Houghton preparing for the NZ National Ploughing Championships, set for April 13-14

The mood is relaxed as father and son ploughmen Paul and Derek Houghton get some practice in, but when the national championship starts this Saturday it will be a different story.

$20m facial eczema research funding announced

The FE partnership – jointly funded by Beef + Lamb NZ, the Government and the primary sector – was announced at this year’s Central Districts Field Days.

Government and the red meat sector are teaming up to help eradicate the significant impact of facial eczema (FE) on farmed animals.

50 years a banker and still learning

After working in banking for half a century ANZ Rural Bank Manager Roger Fannin shares his thoughts on the events that have shaped his career.

ANZ Rural Bank Manager Roger Fannin has been working in banking for half a century all over Hawke's Bay - all the way back to the post office days. He shares his thoughts on the good times and bad times and reflects on the events that shaped his career.

Three vying for prestigious title

Ben Purua, farm manager at Waimakariri Lands Ltd, is one of three vying for this year’s Young Māori dairy farmer of the year title. Photo Credit: John Cowpland/Alphapix Photography

Competitors from Oamaru, Ashburton and Tirau are all vying for this year’s prestigious Young Māori dairy farmer of the year title.

No rural/urban divide - research

According to new research, the urban-rural divide could be a myth.

The urban-rural divide is a myth.

On a mission to add value to wool

The Wool Pole Protectors offer an opportunity to replace traditional protectors, that are usually made from plastic, with a breathable product that allows the bark layer of new plantings to harden off naturally.

While wool returns continue in the doldrums, smart sheep farmers are looking for alternatives for a product that currently cost more to get off a sheep's back than it's worth. One such initiative is run by husband and wife team Hayden and Anastasia Tristram who farm at Wanstead in the Central Hawke's Bay. Mark Daniel reports.