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106,000 visitors, 1069 exhibitors graced Fieldays
The four-day National Fieldays at Mystery Creek last week attracted 106,000 visitors.Govt exempts farmers from ETS
The Government's decision to keep agriculture out of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme (ETS) has been roundly applauded by…A short, sharp downturn
MPI director-general, Ray Smith believes the downturn actually bottomed out in about January, and since then says things have been…A tough year in store
Except for horticulture, New Zealand’s main primary exports – namely dairy, meat and wool and forestry - are in for…National
Bank inquiry on!
Farmers are cautiously welcoming the Government’s decision to hold an inquiry into rural banking.
Deer farmers dump industry-good body chair
The deer industry will be appointing a new chair for their industry-good organisation within two weeks following the shock removal…Innovators honoured at Fieldays
A sustainable merino wool replacement for rockwool and peat used in greenhouse growing won the Prototype Award at the National…Farmers welcome less red tape for products
Farmers are looking forward to less red tape and delay around approval processes for new agricultural and horticultural products.Nestle's the site to visit at Fieldays
Nestle New Zealand has scooped the Supreme Site Award at this year’s National Fieldays being held at Mystery Creek in…World
Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO
The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
Election most important for British farming - NFU
As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.
Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant benefits to both parties.
World food prices dip - FAO
In December, world food prices dipped for a ninth consecutive month, according to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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.
Opinion
A surplus of experts but a famine for true wisdom
OPINION: It surely seems to me that in today’s world experts abound. I hear or see the word attached to…
Editorial: Doing trade beyond China
OPINION: Is the gloss coming off China’s status as the number one export market for New Zealand primary exports?What's needed to improve rural connectivity?
With the copper network being phased out within the decade, New Zealand needs a long-term approach to ensure rural Kiwis…Editorial: Rural banking probe overdue
OPINION: If ever there was a need to look at rural bank lending, then this is it.Market-led solution for emissions
OPINION: Thanks to the much-needed review of the methane science being announced, the topic of agricultural emissions is back in…Agribusiness
Gallagher, Barenbrug snap pasture monitoring company
Gallagher and Barenbrug have jointly bought the assets of Farmote Systems, an automated pasture monitoring company based out of Christchurch…
Record number of Miraka suppliers qualify for 20c premium
A record 13 dairy farms supplying milk to low-carbon dairy processor, Miraka qualified for an extra premium of 20c/kgMS this…The hunt is on for NZ's 'wonkiest' fruit
Three months after expanding nationally across New Zealand, Kiwi fresh produce subscription service Wonky Box is launching its first-ever fruit-only…Rugby star turns brand ambassador
Animal health company Virbac is teaming up with rugby star and farmer Scott Barrett.Cereal harvest yields up 4%
A recent report from the Agricultural Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI) highlighted the findings of a survey of New Zealand cereal…Management
20 years of DairyBase
At Fieldays this week, DairyNZ will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its online platform DairyBase.
Helping farmers make better use of farm data
Farmers are getting more and more data but often struggle to decipher into strategies, says Watermetrics.
Connecting campus to community
Massey University is returning to the National Fieldays next week with a new site, focusing on community-relevant collaborative research in the food and agriculture sectors.
Short rotation forestry could lower fossil fuel dependency
A two-year research project has shed light on the promising opportunities for regional New Zealand to adopt short rotation forestry (SRF) for bioenergy production.
Potential of trees, wood on display
The Forestry Hub returns to Fieldays for its third consecutive year, showcasing how trees and wood are transforming New Zealand.
Farm Health
Cows 'prefer eating hay on pasture during winter'
Dairy cows managed in winter on pasture, with hay bales, spent more time ruminating and lying in postures suggesting greater…
Illustrious lives up to his name
An elite Holstein Friesian bull, Farside M Illustrious S3F, has been inducted into the "Hall of Fame", an honour exclusively…Greater uptake of genetic tools among bull breeders
More bull breeders are using genetic tools according to the latest research.Women 'dominate vet profession'
Females are dominating the veterinary profession worldwide and many farmers are welcoming this change in the composition of the profession,…16 commercial beef farmers join genetics programme
Another 16 commercial beef farmers have been selected to take part in the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme designed…Machinery & Products
McIntosh unveils its first dual purpose machine
Already well known for its silage wagons, tip trailers and an extensive range of bale feeders, McIntosh Farm Machinery has…
Delivering tried and tested brands
Operating for around a decade, Waringa Distribution thoroughly appraises and paddocktests machinery brands prior to market introduction and before assisting…Latest technologies from EU tractor manufacturers
Landpower is heading to Mystery Creek to showcase the latest Claas Harvest Centre European technologies from manufacturers, including Claas, JCB,…Major upgrade for tractor series
German company Deutz-Fahr has broadened its 6-cylinder product offering, adopting many features from large frame 7 and 8 series siblings.Founder's legacy of durable, time-saving products lives on
When Wilfred Giltrap founded Giltrap Engineering in 1959, he laid the building blocks for a business that represents clever, durable…Motoring
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.
RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.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.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Cut the fat?
OPINION: Fonterra's decision to exit the ‘value-add’ game and sell its consumer brands business seems to have been met with…
Special cases
OPINION: The old saying ‘Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die’ seems to apply to the…
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Rugby star turns brand ambassador
Animal health company Virbac is teaming up with rugby star and farmer Scott Barrett.
Viability of farming questioned
People are starting to question the viability of sheep and beef farming as profitability in that sector falls to one…
Editorial: Time running out for Synlait
OPINION: A $130 million loan from major shareholder Bright Dairy will only keep the lights on at Synlait for so…