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Kaitake farmland a possum-free zone
It’s been five months since a possum was last detected across almost 1,000 hectares of Kaitake farmland in Taranaki.Waikato farmer fined $9,000 and restricted from owning cows
A farmer who underfed nearly 300 cows and heifers has been fined $9,000, ordered to pay vet costs of $1,763…Homegrown talent to tackle pesky pests
Six of New Zealand’s young minds are setting out to revolutionise pest management, helping efforts to eradicate pests, possums, stoats…Eight finalists for Zanda McDonald Award
Eight finalists have been for the 2022 Zanda McDonald Award. Two winners - one from each side of the Tasman…National
New local leadership structure for Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has announced the stand-up of 17 new districts, replacing the split 24 urban areas and…
New catchment award a 'natural fit' for BFEA
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards has launched a new Catchment Group Award as part of its 2021 awards programme.Hang in there - it 'wool' get better
Hang in there - don't give up on wool!Labour pains hurt grower
Despite struggling to find workers, fresh produce grower and trader T&G is still forging ahead with growth plans.Access barrier for farmer mental health
A new initiative has been launched to improve access to counselling for farmers.World
Still waiting
British and New Zealand trade negotiators are burning the midnight oil in a bid to get a free trade agreement between the two countries.
UK FTA hits crucial period
What happens in the next few weeks will be critical for New Zealand to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK.
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.
Opinion
Questions over Govt's Covid strategy
OPINION: Questions have to be asked about the Government's Covid strategy.
Overseer's demise not good
OPINION: There is an adage from the old labour union days which states: It is a poor job that cannot…Editorial: Ball dropped!
OPINION: For more than a year now the primary sector has been crying out for changed around immigration settings to…A case for changes to methane approach
OPINION: In his recent open letter, David Lloyd asked for our help in clarifying the impact of methane in global…Not all history stands up
OPINION: Reading comments from yesteryear can at times be rather amusing.Agribusiness
Beef upheaval 'won't benefit NZ'
A major upheaval in the global beef market isn't expected to translate into gains for New Zealand exporters.
Record prices spring into life
Dairy commodity prices had a mixed performance in August 2021.Wait on RMA reforms - Feds
Federated Farmers is urging the Government not to try and push through radical reforms of the Resource Management Act (RMA)…Here to help not harm - claim
Is it time farmers looked at workplace health and safety from an unfamiliar perspective?NZ beef demand to remain strong
Good spring Despite significant turbulence in global beef markets, pricing for New Zealand beef remains strong and local producers are…Management
Thinking 100 years ahead
The couple behind one of New Zealand's most sustainable farms are challenging other farmers to think three or four generations into the future when making decisions.
Farm planning at the core
"There's no hanging round with this group," says Red Meat Profit Partnership Action Group facilitator Rob Macnab. "They know what they want to do and out role is to help make that happen."
Change of guard for Deer QA
The deer industry says it is reinforcing its commitment to animal welfare with the appointment of a leading specialist in farm animal welfare.
New grass claims to take less effort to eat for more benefit
Seed company Barenbrug reckons its new tetraploid perennial ryegrass will benefit both farmers their animals.
Farmers living the dream
'ToViewADream Farming' was started 16 years ago by farmer Dion Kilmister and it's been living up to its name ever since.
Farm Health
Milk-based replacers better
Recently published research suggests that farmers should avoid feeding milk replacers with vegetable proteins and fats to lambs in their…
Benefits of long-acting B12 injections
Central Southland vet Andrew Roe reviews use of the long-acting vitamin B12 injection products, SMARTShot B12 and SMARTShot B12 plus…Tailing - get it right
With docking - or tailing - underway in many areas, Beef+Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers about the new tail…Methane inhibitor shows results
A feed additive that reduces methane emissions in ruminants is poised for commercial launch in Australia - making it one…Genomic sheep selection tool gets an upgrade
A genomic selection tool that is helping New Zealand sheep farmers lift animal performance is getting a revamp.Machinery & Products
PFG shows farmers and customers the love
At this year's National Fieldays, the Power Group (PFG) set out to thank farmers and contractors for their efforts in…
Making lamb marking easy
Designed by a sheep and beef farmer, Vetmarkers are made in New Zealand and sold around the world.A big tractor needed
German cultivation and seeding manufacturer Amazone has launched a new semimounted plough range, suitable for tractors in the 400hp class.NZ waits after European release of new MF tractor range
While it's still to be confirmed when they'll arrive in New Zealand, Massey Ferguson's new MF 7S series has launched…Agriculture 4.0 misses the mark!
At the recent launch of the New Holland T7 HD Series in Europe, the company spoke of their commitment to…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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Murky waters
OPINION: Your canine crusader knows there is a great deal of unease - especially in rural NZ - about the…
Who?
OPINION: The refusal of both Damien O'Connor and PM Jacinda Ardern to release some of the correspondence they received about…
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