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Pāmu makes healthy profit but coronavirus looms large
State farmer Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) has made a net profit after tax of $68 million for the half-year ended…Elderly UK farmers should be paid to retire, says Minister
UK Environment Secretary, George Eustice has an unusual solution to improving the environment: paying farmers to retire.Young farmer’s heartbreaking tweet inspires farmers to open up
A 20-year old farmer’s tweet about her declining mental health has sparked a massive response online.Dry Dargaville ready to shine
The biggest issue facing organisers of next month’s Northland Field Days is water, says vice president Basil Cole.National
$10.6m state loan for Māori agribusiness
The Provincial Growth Fund is loaning $10.6 million to develop Māori land for horticulture.
Mission completed – Carter bows out
David Carter’s served 26 years in parliament, including time as the Minister of Agriculture and speaker of the house and…The wool industry is still facing challenges
The wool industry continues to face challenges with depressed wool prices for a third year in a row, says Primary…Could Covid-19 end the red meat export boom?
The country’s red meat exports have been booming, but there are concerns how these may be impacted by the coronavirus…Don’t mess with farmers!
Policymakers in Ireland have learned the lesson about demonising farmers – just don’t do it.World
Elderly UK farmers should be paid to retire, says Minister
UK Environment Secretary, George Eustice has an unusual solution to improving the environment: paying farmers to retire.
Sheepdog fetches world record price
A UK farmer has smashed a world record – for selling her sheepdog at an astonishing price.
UK to bring beavers back, despite farmer concern
They help prevent flooding and drought by building leaky dams, but UK farmers are concerned about their reintroduction.
US farmer wins $411m in weedkiller lawsuit
A US farmer has been awarded US$265m (NZ$411m) in a lawsuit against herbicide providers Bayer and BASF.
University beef-ban overturned
Thousands of UK students have successfully fought a beef-ban aimed at reducing their university’s carbon footprint.
Opinion
Major concerns with Overseer
Taranaki Regional Council chief executive, Basil Chamberlain responds to Overseer chief executive, Dr Caroline Read's claim that the council made misleading statements…
Answers, please! — Editorial
OPINION: Overseer is proving to be a major worry.A win against pea weevil
New Zealand has become the first country to successfully eradicate a pea weevil incursion.Getting the balance right!
OPINION: Many sunsets ago, I learnt from one of the older father figures in my life the ageless truth that,…Headlines don’t match the research
OPINION: Diet-shaming appears to be the new trend and virtue-signaling by ‘celebrities’ is rife.Agribusiness
Pioneer grain and seed man passes
Well-known South Canterbury farmer, businessman and philanthropist Alan Annett passed away in January.
Beef group aims to be big player
New Zealand farmers stand out for their willingness to innovate, says the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef executive director, Ruaraidh…Meat changes coming — report
New ideas of what equates to ‘premium’ in red meat are expected to change significantly in coming years, according to…Processing issues with goats, but problems not insurmountable
Why have processor/exporters not encouraged more goat meat when it sells at comparable retail prices to lamb in USA?What about the potential of goat meat exports?
Long-time goat industry advocate Garrick Batten questions why NZ meat exporters have not capitalised on the inbuilt and growing Northern…Management
Demand for better water quality grows
Public attitudes on environmental issues are driving policy, according to the director of the Farmed Landscapes Research Centre (FLRC) at Massey University.
Biocontrol options explored for nassella tussock
Scientists are calling on farmers to help in the quest for the biological control of the noxious weed, nassella tussock.
Records kept up-to-date — Interview
Marlborough deer farmer Justin Stevens has the records of all his deer dating back to 2016.
DINZ ups on-farm support
Deer Industry NZ says it has beefed-up its farmer services by appointing Phil McKenzie as its new manager of farm performance.
Fodder beet yields unaffected by reduced fertiliser use
New research shows that it is possible to reduce traditional fertiliser recommendations for growing fodder beet – sometimes by more than half the usual amount – with no effect on crop yield or quality.
Farm Health
No magic bullet to fly control
There is no “one-size fits all” approach when it comes to effective prevention and treatment of flystrike.
Ensuring cows are ok to transport
What you need to know about transporting cull cows.Be on the lookout for summer’s scourge
Warm summer temperatures bring with them the heightened risk of the production-limiting disease Facial Eczema (FE).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.Machinery & Products
A trailer for every situation
Set up in early 2019, Fliegl New Zealand has ambitious plans, to build on the work done by previous importers.
Complete tech solutions
Trimble, the global positioning and precision agriculture specialists began establishing its Vantage distributor network in 2016 to serve the rapidly…Rare tractor sells for staggering amount
A 1981 model 1884 County tractor was recently sold at the Cheffins Collectors Sale to a buyer in Ireland for…New fertiliser deposits closer to home
The topic of shipping fertiliser around the world, brings with it environmental and socio-economic issues — but that may soon…Deals with trash in a flash
Active VMA's FAE heavy-duty trash cultivators have developed a following amongst contractors in New Zealand.Motoring
Holden to bite the dust
A few weeks ago, it told us – with a poker face – that utes and SUVs were the future.
Workhorse gets makeover
Like many of Toyota’s product ranges, the Hiace series has a history that dates back five decades.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.» The RNG Weather Report
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No cameras?
This old mutt notes that it took the Cuddler-in Chief, PM Jacinda Ardern, a very long time to pay a…
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A mate of the Hound reckons despite more farmers growing it and more hectares of hemp in crop these days,…
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Rare tractor sells for staggering amount
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The law changes that will impact farming
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Dry weather begins to bite milk production
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