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Dairy man laments lack of recognition of sector's progress
The man who has led the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ) for the past 15 years believes the dairy…Winter grazing headaches
A Hawke's Bay-based farm consultant reckons there will be a need for farm system changes next season in order for…Overseer's a screwdriver, not a hammer!
The new boss of the environmental software tool Overseer claims there is much support in the agri sector for what…Prices expected to ease
Farmgate prices for dairy and meat this season are likely to be lower compared to the year past, says BNZ…National
Boost for ag and hort science
Teachers have welcomed a move by the Government to put money into supporting secondary school agricultural and horticultural science and…
Computer says no!
Dairy farmers around the country are in breach of a new law around reporting synthetic nitrogen because the Government has…New mural celebrates Hastings' rural past
The old Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Co-op Association garage in Hastings has become home to a new mural celebrating the activities…Lack of rural health services distressing - RWNZ
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) say it is distressing to see rural communities suffer due to a lack of access…Rising costs force Kiwis to change food purchases
New research from meal kit company, Hello Fresh has revealed the over 45% of New Zealanders have changed their diet…World
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
New Aussie ag minister
Australian farmers hope that the new Labor Government will help ease chronic worker shortages crippling the agriculture sector.
FAO distributes seed potatoes to Ukrainian rural families
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has distributed seed potato kits to 17,740 Ukrainian households from across ten of the country’s oblasts (administrative division) so they can plant food in time for the next harvesting season.
Australian trucking industry has the blues
The Australian Trucking Association is flashing its headlights to warn of a worsening situation with supplies of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) throughout the country.
Making agrifood systems more resilient to shocks
According to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), without proper preparation unpredictable shocks will continue to undermine agrifood systems.
Opinion
He waka what?
OPINION: "We are all in this waka together” which, when translated, becomes “He Waka Eke Noa”.
100 years and still going strong
OPINION: This year we're marking the centenary of the New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) and this represents a good opportunity…Is it time for a change?
OPINION: Farmer morale is at a low – unseen since the dark days of the 1980s.Editorial: Reinstate MIQ?
OPINION: NZ's biosecurity officials and services are rightly on high alert, following a recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease…An eye on the big picture
OPINION: I trust all is good at your place and this finds you keeping well.Agribusiness
Fonterra updates earnings guidance
Fonterra has updated its earnings guidance for the 2022 financial year that ended on 31 July 2022, indicating that earnings…
'Find your fit' campaign launched
A new recruitment campaign called ‘Find Your Fit in Forestry’ has been launched with the aim of drawing attention to…Red meat sector defies global supply chain issues
New Zealand exported $1.1 billion worth of red meat during June despite ongoing supply chain issues, according to an analysis…Ag contractors roadshow
Rural contractors will gather at five roadshows during August to focus on cost volatility and drivers.Sweet boost for mānuka honey
The new Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the European Union has given a major boost to the New…Management
50 GHG workshops in 30 days
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has joined forces with Silver Fern Farms, Alliance, Greenlea Premier Meats, ANZCO and Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) to deliver 50 Greenhouse Gas workshops over the course of 30 days.
The climate challenge
One of the recent challenges facing Trevor Johnson and his team at Paparata Station has been the changing climate.
Four into one goes nicely
Instead of running Paparata as one station, Trevor Johnson has divided it into four separately managed blocks - each designed to complement the other and run by four separate managers.
King Country's hidden jewel
The so-called Forgotten Highway, between Taumaranui and Stratford, has many surprises to offer - if you care to stop and look. In farming terms, one of these is Paparata Station, near the settlement of Tokirima, owned by Trevor Johnson. Peter Burke recently paid a visit to this magnificent property.
Spray duo provides top protection in high-stakes cereal crops
As the seed cereal manager at Carrfields, in Ashburton, Phil Smith carries a fair weight of responsibility.
Farm Health
South Island ahead of North in controlling sheep measles
South Island farmers are currently achieving greater success than those in the North in controlling Taenia ovis (sheep measles), according…
Indonesian meat ban
Travellers are no longer allowed to bring personal consignments of any meat products from Indonesia into New Zealand.Farmers and public need to be vigilant about foot and mouth
Farners are being reminded to be particularly stringent with their on-farm biosecurity as foot and mouth disease spreads through popular…Aussies look at new approach to flystrike control
Tiny nanoparticles less than a thousandth of a millimetre in size are providing a promising new method to protect sheep…Metabolic disease in ewes
Metabolic diseases primarily affect ewes in late pregnancy and sometimes early lactation. These can have a huge economic impact on…Machinery & Products
Steel Blue partners with Sweet Louise
Safety boot manufacturer Steel Blue has partnered with breast cancer support organisation Sweet Louise.
New disc cultivator launched
Väderstad has introduced a new disc cultivator – the Carrier XT 425-625 – featuring rotating disc axles, that optimizes results…Farm plastics recyclers join forces
The two main plastic collection programmes in New Zealand’s primary sector have agreed to work together to improve the services…Tractor tech does the thinking
German manufacturer Claas has integrated the Terranimo application into its CEMOS control system for tractors.JD unlocks its digital system
As a long-term advocate of digital technology, John Deere has taken the route of mass data capture, rather than concentrating…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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The Hound
Fruitful change?
OPINION: Your canine crusader notes that meat company Silver Fern Farms has undergone quite a refresh over the last few…
All for show?
OPINION: The Hound notes that Fonterra is cashing in on the curent government's largesse with taxpayer money.
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