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Hawkes Bay launches aerial water mapping
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has launched a 3D water mapping project to better understand the region’s freshwater supply.UK-NZ free trade and agriculture on agenda
Agricultural trade and a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom are on the agenda for trade minister David Parker…Women step up for BOP Young Fruit Grower competition
A diverse group of young fruit growers have stepped up to compete for the 2020 Bay of Plenty Young Fruit…Funny tractor safety video inspired by Air NZ
Are you switching your phone to flight mode before driving your tractor?National
Breakfast, lunch and muster all on menu
The East Coast Farming Expo is promising an exciting new line-up in 2020.
Primary Sector Council's starry-eyed vision
Late last year, the Primary Sector Council (PSC) unveiled its vision for the future of New Zealand’s primary industries.Primary sector no more
The Primary Sector Council believes it’s no longer appropriate to refer to “the primary sector”.New training facility latest venture
The man behind New Zealand’s newest agricultural training venture is a local farmer and entrepreneur – with a proven track…Wairarapa gets $7.11m PGF water boost
The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund is putting $7.11 million into creating a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa.World
US milk giant goes bung
America's biggest milk producer, Dean Foods, has filed for bankruptcy and is planning to sell assets.
Fonterra’s Aussie struggles
Fonterra has told its Australian farmer suppliers that it remains committed to that market.
No luck for Irish contractors
Ireland, often a source of skilled farm machinery operators for rural contractors in New Zealand, is facing even worse driver shortages than NZ.
Fines for farm invaders
Animal rights activists entering Queensland farms without permission now face being fined.
Australia’s last dairy co-op popular
Australia's last surviving iconic dairy cooperative, Norco, says it’s getting enquiries daily from farmers wanting to supply it milk.
Opinion
2020 the year of ‘New-Gen’ ag
Could 2020 be the year of New Zealand ‘generative agriculture’?
Wairarapa PGF water funding “outstanding news”
Farmers have welcomed the Provincial Growth Fund’s decision to put $7.11 million into creating a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa.Cloud in sector’s silver lining — Editorial
OPINION: High farm debt levels have cast a shadow over the Ministry for Primary Industry's positive predictions for agriculture in…Time for a mature conversation on water
Kiwis need to grow up when it comes to conversations on water quality, says an opposition MP.Analysis of regenerative ag needed
OPINION: The groundswell supporting the restoring powers of regenerative agriculture is mostly based on examples from overseas.Agribusiness
Farmlands quits real estate
Farmlands cooperative has sold its nationwide real estate business to the Property Brokers chain.
Govt approves $80m for Lincoln rebuild
Lincoln University says it is delighted that the Minister of Education has approved $80 million for new science facilities as…NZ needs a better story
New Zealand needs to do a better job of telling its story in India, said a speaker at a New…Making it OK to ask for help
Meat processing company Alliance has started an employee support programme aimed at getting colleagues to look after each other and…Like father, like son
Competing in the livestock contests at the New Zealand Agricultural Show is not for the faint-hearted.Management
Overseer complaints wide of the mark
Chief executive of Overseer, Caroline Read responds to negative claims by Taranaki Regional Council.
Government moves into halal accreditation
State-owned food certifier AsureQuality is stepping into halal audit and accreditation.
Contract milking offers opportunities
Contract milking is a good introduction to self-employment, says Northland AgFirst consultant Kim Robinson.
Be proactive about managing facial eczema
Now is the time to be proactive about managing facial eczema.
Be proactive about managing facial eczema
Now is the time to be proactive about managing facial eczema.
Farm Health
Keeping your farm protected
Biosecurity isn't just about border control at the airport or ports, writes Nita Harding, DairyNZ technical policy advisor.
Oral-free rams sell well
Prices were up on average $400 at the 30th Annual Kikitangeo Romney stud ram sale.Closer ties between farmers strengthen traceability
Better communication between dairy and beef farmers can strengthen animal traceability and disease management, claims a Bay of Plenty farmer.Trial aimed at reducing lamb drenching
A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.$100k annual cost for dairy farmers
Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has…Machinery & Products
Axial Flow combines updated for 2020
Case IH’S Axial-Flow 140 series combines – aimed at mid-sized farms and contracting businesses – have become the Axial-Flow 150…
Support for rural youth and adult literacy
The New Zealand National Fieldays Society has made a donation to the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust.Hoeing the line
Amazone has reintroduced mechanical hoes to its cultivation line-up, as part of its integrated “plant protection” offering.John Deere's new AutoSetup increases productivity
John Deere's new AutoSetup system will enable farmers and contractors to manage and store all their tractor and implement settings…Lemken launches self-propelled sprayer
Following its 2017 partnership with a chassis manufacturer, Lemken has unveiled its first self-propelled sprayer that will go on sale…Motoring
Navara’s mid-life make over
Midway through its product life cycle the Nissan Navara has had a cosmetic makeover and some upgraded technology.
New wagon a little different
Subaru's latest SUV offering fills a need for drivers looking for something smaller and a little more potent than your…Hilux upgrade scores well
In its first test in 2015 the eighth generation Toyota Hilux gained a 5-star ANCAP rating.Holden ups the ante with latest Colarado ute
The latest Holden Colorado Z71 comes pretty close to perfection.Yank tank makes it hard to go back
Once you go large it’s hard to go back to regular, goes the old saying.» The RNG Weather Report
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New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
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