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Trials look at the rattling of fewer dags
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics' Low Input Sheep Progeny Trial is identifying the genetics that will futureproof this country's…More farmer trainers needed!
There appears to be no shortage of school leavers wanting a career in the sheep beef and deer industry, but…Butchers wanted
New Zealand's red meat sector has launched a recruitment drive to attract halal butchers to the industry.MPI using delay tactics?
Bureaucratic obfuscation is being used to stall the provision information about the costs and achievements of the Ministry of Primary…National
West Coast resilience tested
DairyNZ head consulting officer in the South Island, Tony Finch, says his first priority has been to get an accurate…
BLNZ happy despite low voting turnout
Beef+Lamb NZ chairman Andrew Morrison says he’s pleased with the response to the levy vote, which saw 89.8% farmer support…They have a point!
Beef+Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison says he understands why the Groundswell protest was so big.We messed up - Minister
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor admits the Government "made mistakes" with its initial freshwater farm plans.Landcorp escapes flood damage
Staff from Pāmu or Landcorp dairy farms have been busy helping with the recovery operation around Westport.World
NZ and Ireland farming's GHG battle
A top climate change policy advisor to the Irish government says Ireland and New Zealand should become close allies to combat the negative narrative against the dairy industry. Peter Burke reports.
Global food prices rise at rapid pace in May
Global food prices rose at their fastest monthly rate in more than a decade in May, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported.
Mission impossible
Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is off to Europe soon to try and breathe some life into free trade talks between NZ and the UK, and NZ and the European Union.
Irish farmers confront similar conundrum
Irish farmers are facing similar concerns to their NZ counterparts about how they can reduce the agriculture sector's greenhouse gas (GHG) contributions without severely restricting their future production and profitability.
NSW to lift GM crop moratorium
The NSW Government has announced that a moratorium on genetically modified (GM) food crops will be lifted in the state from 1 July 2021, ending an 18-year ban.
Opinion
Soil carbon context important
OPINION: Soil carbon is important.
Is it history or whose story?
OPINION: They're about to start teaching New Zealand history in schools.Editorial: Message delivered!
OPINION: Despite clogging up traffic in towns and cities throughout NZ, the recent Groundswell NZ protest gained huge support from…We all make mistakes
Nearly 50 years ago, back in the early 70’s, a passenger plane went down shortly before midnight, crashing into the…Who speaks for the New Zealand farmer?
OPINION: There was a time when to be a public servant, or to be in the public service, was something…Agribusiness
More farmer trainers needed!
There appears to be no shortage of school leavers wanting a career in the sheep beef and deer industry, but…
Will NZ prices heat up in July?
Dairy Dairy commodity prices were mostly softer through June 2021.Everything looks like going up!
Dairy Global dairy spot markets, for the most part, have been stuck in neutral through May.Red meat sector exports steady in April
New Zealand red meat exports remained steady in April with a total of $863 million worth of meat and co-products…Changing look for NZ lamb?
New Zealand meat producers will have to change their breeding priorities to take a full advantage of a new optical…Management
Robots to boost profitability
A new generation of milking robots is promising greater profitability for farmers.
Realising potential of hoggets
Hogget breeding has the potential to improve farm productivity but they take careful management according to Professor Paul Kenyon of Massey University. Peter Burke reports.
Gisborne farmers deering to be different
During the past 20 years Malcolm and Caroline Rau have quietly built-up the Gisborne region's largest deer herd.
Positive N news for dairy sheep
An AgResearch study shows that dairy sheep appear to have lower nitrogen leaching per hectare than their bovine counterparts. Dr Diana Selbie has been leading the MBIE-funded project looking at the environmental footprint of dairy sheep. Its aim is to provide some hard data to back up claims that this industry is more environmentally friendly. Peter Burke reports...
Has the Wiltshire's time come?
One of the key speakers at a recent Massey University Wiltshire field day was Marton farmer Richard Morrison.
Farm Health
Trials look at the rattling of fewer dags
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics' Low Input Sheep Progeny Trial is identifying the genetics that will futureproof this country's…
Promising early results for facial eczema test
Early results from a pilot study investigating the potential for a laboratory test to determine facial eczema (FE) tolerance are…Johne's milk test in the offing
A test to detect Johne's Disease and pregnancy from a single milk sample in cattle is being developed.Managing stressed stock in the aftermath of an adverse event
Livestock can be stressed in many situations - adverse events being no exception.Drenching - doing it right
Effective and accurate drenching is important for animal health and productivity. It needs strategic decision making and should be part…Machinery & Products
Keen on easy-to-use spaceship
Reporoa based Murdoch Agricultural Contracting, owned and operated by couple Harry Murdoch and Samantha Parker, started by targeting a niche.
Tractor and machinery sales on a roll, but challenges ahead
Machinery dealers around the country have reported a substantial increase in sales of both tractors and farm equipment compared with…One-pass cultivator moves 70% less soil
According to Kverneland distributor, Power Farming, the KultiStrip system will bring opportunities to farm environmentally, while improving yields and profitability.New brand on the block
A new name was on show at Fieldays in the shape of Solis Tractors.Tags just got a whole lot smarter
Released in May 2021, the Ceres smart tag is the world's first direct-to-satellite tag for agriculture.Motoring
Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…
Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.Warlock offers a touch of magic
Having previously reviewed the RAM 1500 in 2020, we recently took the chance to get behind the wheel of the…Outback now in its 25th year
Now in its 25th year, and sixth edition, the 2021 Subaru’s Outback wagon was recently launched in New Zealand.Strewth mate... it's a shocker!
Over the ditch in Australia, Toyota utes and trucks are the workhorses of the country’s economy.» The RNG Weather Report
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Real or reel?
OPINION: Your canine crusader reckons people should be very skeptical of video footage supplied to TV news by vested interests.
It's coming!
OPINION: This old mutt reckons the 'woke' epidemic - currently rife in left wing and government circles - is now…
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Another protest coming!
Another nationwide protest by farmers will be held on August 16 unless the Government listens to their concerns.
Fonterra develops plant-based packaging
From sugar cane in Brazil to a sustainable, plant-based, plastic milk container now on sale in NZ supermarkets.
Protests don't represent whole sector - McAnulty
In a series of tweets last night, Labour MP and Golden Shears board member Kieran McAnulty said today’s Groundswell NZ…