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Self-shedding sheep study
Massey University is examining the economic impact and the production consequences of crossbreeding with Wiltshire sheep to a fully shedding…COVID-19: Record GDP fall, ag sector suffers smallest drop
Agriculture has kept losses to a minimum as New Zealand reported its largest ever GDP drop on record.Review launched for transporting livestock by sea
MPI has launched an independent review of the assurances it receives for the safe transport of livestock by sea.Simplicity key to successful goat farming
Garrick Batten on why there should be more farmed goats.National
Helping grow farming’s future
John Jackson’s ability for future and critical thinking saw him deeply involved in the development of an agribusiness programme that…
Boxing on to a bullish farming career
North Waikato sheep and beef farmer John Jackson has had an interesting and eclectic journey on the way to his…Nothing sustainable without profit
Chair of Dairy Environment Leaders programme Melissa Slattery believes that sustainable farming is highly important to young farmers.Farming on a senseless slippery slope
A recent decision to extend 5.8 million hectares of land designated as 'low slope' to 9.6 million hectares is causing trouble…A potential bogey for NZ/EU trade deal
The fallout from a golf match out in the west of Ireland could have negative repercussions on the outcome of…World
UN removes anti-meat tweet
The United Nations has removed a tweet following a global backlash from farmers.
Bunnings banning Oz timber “pandering to extremist groups”
Bunnings’ decision to no longer sell timber from an Australian state-owned forestry agency that breached conservation laws is being criticised.
New swine flu has ‘pandemic potential’
Scientists are calling for urgent action following the discovery of a new strain of swine flu.
UK farmers use trackers to recover stolen machinery
An increase in the use of trackers is enabling UK police to recover 100s of 1000s of pounds worth of stolen machinery.
Pig of a situation in the US
US pig farmers could soon be culling on-site due to a COVID-19 induced backup at meatpacking plants.
Opinion
Putting heart back in the heartland?
National's long-held position in Port Waikato is under threat from a new party, according to John Jackson.
Rethink needed — Editorial
OPINION: Environment minister David Parker has had a long and tempestuous relationship with the farming sector.Building up the primary sector workforce
Tertiary Education Commission chief executive, Tim Fowler, once worked on a dairy farm as a teenager ‘townie’ and appreciates how…Ratepayers deserve the right to fire their councils
The right to elect should include the right to eject, explains Jordan Williams, executive director of the New Zealand Taxpayers’…Well meaning rules do not mean well
OPINION: Investing in environmental improvement makes a lot more sense than paying for bureaucratic processes that are perceived to add…Agribusiness
Connections key to future rural sector success
Challenges facing the rural sector reinforce the need to work together and ensure linkages are strong and smart, according to…
A glimmer of hope for NZ strong wool?
A Lincoln-based wool products company believes it offers a glimmer of hope against the increasing negativity currently saturating New Zealand’s…Another bumper year ahead?
Avocado growers are looking forward to another bumper year despite the global economic uncertainty.An actual plan or more woolly thinking?
Despite claims by Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor that a new report will be the plan “to revitalise New Zealand’s strong…Action groups carry on-line
Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Group facilitator John Stantiall was unsure, at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, how…Management
Is nitrate leaching an issue with sheep?
While it is well known that nitrate leeching is a major problem with cattle – both dairy and beef – what about with sheep grazing?
Getting things back on track at White Rock
As well as the family reorganisation, Tim Ritchie and his cousin later invited well-known Wairarapa farmer and Romney breeder Derek Daniell to take a shareholding in White Rock.
White Rock Station’s revival
One of New Zealand’s most historic sheep stations – White Rock – has a new lease of life thanks to family members who wanted to preserve the property for future generations.
Goats a profitable addition to sheep and beef farms
Goats can add simple and low-cost production benefits to bottom-line profitability for sheep and beef operations, explains Garrick Batten.
Farm Health
Long-acting drench treatments called into question – again
Even more doubt has been cast on the economic value of drenching ewes with long-acting products, following a recent jointly-funded…
Self-shedding sheep study
Massey University is examining the economic impact and the production consequences of crossbreeding with Wiltshire sheep to a fully shedding…Shelter key to lamb survival
With lambing and calving about to start, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers of the importance of providing…The importance of managing ewes in late pregnancy and early lactation
The ewe is under her greatest nutritional and metabolic stress in late pregnancy and in early lactation.Rearing orphan lambs
As farmers strive to maximise their lamb survival, interest in orphan lamb rearing systems has been steadily growing.Machinery & Products
Triple disc, air drill gets a boost
The Great Plains Spartan II triple disc, no-till air drill range has been updated to meet the evolving New Zealand…
Contractor on a roll with bales
Agricultural contractor Grant Kinsman sticks with what he knows and likes.JD updates header line-up
John Deere has updated its entire header line-up for combines to include the new HDR Rigid Cutterbar Drapers, RDF HydraFlex…Finn’s Swiss Army knife tractor
As a sign of the times, last week Valtra brought together 180 journalists from around the world for the “livestream”…Hybrid harvesters launched
New Holland has entered the world of hybrid headers, launching a new machine that blends its conventional threshing drum and…Motoring
Gladiator set to commence battle
The new Jeep Gladiator is due to arrive on the NZ market in August.
‘Czech’ out Skoda’s latest SUV
Skoda has released the newest member of its SUV family – the Skoda Kamiq – to enter the rapidly growing…Electric ute a breath of fresh air
Based on the Toyota Landcruiser 70, the all-electirc ZED 70 is engineered for harsh climates.Roomy RAM offers V8 power
Having arrived in New Zealand in 2019, the journey for the RAM 1500 continues in 2020 with the introduction of…The last of the Sports Cats
The launch of the Series 2 HSV SportsCat was an endorsement of the risky decision to take the performance brand…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Payout under pressure — banks
Falling dairy prices in recent months are putting this season’s forecast milk payout under strain.