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New hort science scholarships
A scholarship for up to five students each year, studying Massey University’s Bachelor of Horticultural Science degree has been launched…High alert for stink bugs
Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor is warning travelling Kiwis to be vigilant as the high-season for the crop-eating brown marmorated stink…Moffat to lead deer industry team
Deer Industry NZ has appointed Innes Moffat as its new chief executive.Close friends work wonders in equity partnership
The numbers speak for themselves on the Morlands Farm equity partnership: operating profit is $1000/ha above the Waikato average.» The RNG Weather Report
National
Farmers shocked by Fonterra borrowing
Farmers are flabbergasted to learn that Fonterra borrowed money to pay dividends over the last few years.
Farmers urged to be vigilant on African swine fever
The $750 million New Zealand pork industry needs farmers’ help to keep out the deadly African swine fever virus.Eyeing up ag’s opportunities
In an electronic world, getting teenagers interested in careers in agriculture or horticulture is an uphill struggle.‘Gran’ shows how it is done
It was hard for Suzanne Giesen when her husband John died. She was just 32, had five children aged from…New Zealand ploughing on with Brexit plans
NZ meat industry special envoy on Brexit, Jeff Grant attended the 88th National Ploughing Championships in Ireland, where discussions of Brexit…World
Fonterra’s Aussie struggles
Fonterra has told its Australian farmer suppliers that it remains committed to that market.
No luck for Irish contractors
Ireland, often a source of skilled farm machinery operators for rural contractors in New Zealand, is facing even worse driver shortages than NZ.
Fines for farm invaders
Animal rights activists entering Queensland farms without permission now face being fined.
Australia’s last dairy co-op popular
Australia's last surviving iconic dairy cooperative, Norco, says it’s getting enquiries daily from farmers wanting to supply it milk.
Where to for the UK?
“On a knife-edge,” is how NZ’s former high commissioner to London, Sir Lockwood Smith, describes the British government’s EU exit plans.
Opinion
Don’t blame the messenger! — Editorial
OPINION: It appears the only people surprised by plummeting levels of rural confidence are the Government and Ag Minister Damien…
A change in rural neighbourhoods?
OPINION: Don't be surprised if you get new neighbours soon.Digging deeper into soil’s black box
Could soil organic matter be used for carbon credits?Out of the frying pan, into the fire
OPINION: New Zealand's heavy reliance on International Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) credits makes us dangerously exposed to one of the…Fake news — Editorial
OPINION: That old saying ‘lies, damned lies and statistics’ should be rephrased: ‘lies, damned lies and environmental lobby-commissioned research’.Agribusiness
Former rugby boss tackles climate change issues
Rural Canterbury blockholder David Moffett has turned from giving advice on farm succession to the future of farming itself.
Not everyone hates farmers
55% of New Zealanders hold a positive view of the primary industries, new research shows.Putting succession planning into action
At least 50% of New Zealand farmers identify succession planning as an issue for them, their family and their farm…Kia ora to horticulture
Māori farming organisations are increasing their investment in horticulture.NZ apple industry GRASPs the nettle on labour laws
New Zealand Apples & Pears is positioning itself as a global leader in social practices and in eliminating exploitation of…Management
Close friends work wonders in equity partnership
The numbers speak for themselves on the Morlands Farm equity partnership: operating profit is $1000/ha above the Waikato average.
Hands-on experience for students
Getting out of the classroom cranks the handles of many Massey University agriculture students.
Farmers breed for worm resistance
A farmer collective breeding for parasite resistant genetics claim they are leading the pack as drench resistance becomes more prevalent and drench failure is reported NZ-wide.
Opposition to NAIT data grab
The Government's proposal to take ownership of all animal traceability core data is being rejected by key primary sector organisations, including Fonterra.
Wallabies threaten to overwhelm
A wallaby invasion helped by humans is tearing up farms and previous plantings, says Environment Canterbury (ECan).
Farm Health
NZ’s ‘worm detective’ to hit the world stage
A Massey PhD student known as the ‘worm detective’ for his work on sheep worms will represent New Zealand on…
Avoiding triple drench resistance
Triple drench resistance is appearing at an alarming rate, particularly in the North Island. But it can be prevented by…Raising in-calf rate helps cut farm emissions
Improving the reproductive performance of a herd by getting more cows in-calf is a key way to cut farm emissions…On-farm biosecurity a strict necessity
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Darryl Jensen rears calves and sees farm biosecurity as a necessity. For effective traceability and…Knowing how to give calves the needle
Most farmers are well prepared for the new disbudding and dehorning regulations which will take effect on October 1.Machinery & Products
New Holland extends hay and forage range
New Holland launched several new implements at the SIMA 2019 exhibition in Paris, extending its hay and forage range to…
Retro-fit intelligence now a reality
Until now the possibility of taking data from existing mechanical implements and feeding the information into farm management systems has…8R gets golden gong
The latest John Deere 8R series tractors, yet to be released, have already won the only gold medal at the…KV’s triple mower offers great versatility and capacity
Recent trends in high capacity triple mower set-ups have led to operators requesting a wider choice of swath size and…JD’s new 6M series breaks cover
John Deere's country manager for New Zealand, Mark Hamilton-Manns, says JD’s 6M series tractors are a rugged workhorse well received…Motoring
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.Holden ups the ante with latest Colarado ute
The latest Holden Colorado Z71 comes pretty close to perfection.Yank tank makes it hard to go back
Once you go large it’s hard to go back to regular, goes the old saying.Colorado concept huge at Fieldays and beyond
With saloon cars fading on buyers’ radar, Holden is confirming its focus on the ute and SUV market.» The RNG Weather Report
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Chipping in
The Hound was intrigued to read an article recently, on the Newsroom website, that shows that Education Minister Chris ‘Chippy’…
I'm alright
This old mutt has been contacted by many concerned individuals about the role the former Synlait boss John Penno is…
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Don’t whinge, embrace opportunities
Successful dairy farmer Mark Townshend has a message for young New Zealand farmers: don’t feel sorry for yourself, just embrace…
Parker won’t budge on freshwater
Environment Minister David Parker is ruling out giving farmers any longer to make submissions on freshwater reforms.
Farmers shocked by Fonterra borrowing
Farmers are flabbergasted to learn that Fonterra borrowed money to pay dividends over the last few years.
Rural Life
New machinery for the vineyard
Mark Daniel on what's new in machinery for the vineyard.
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
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Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…