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Friday, 08 March 2019 15:26

How to keep the birds at bay

There is no denying birds can do serious damage if left to forage at will on ripening grapes.

Published in Industry
Monday, 15 February 2016 13:01

Birds may set you ablaze

The risk of tractor fires caused by birds is very real and totally preventable, yet it continues to plague farmers and contractors on an annual basis.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 18 December 2015 10:06

Drones versus birds

Drones may soon be joining the armoury of weapons used to scare birds away from ripening grapes  after a trial undertaken in Hawke's Bay last season.

Published in Machinery
Thursday, 29 October 2015 12:55

Fonterra, DOC supporting godwits and red knots

As part of their Living Water partnership, Fonterra and DOC are supporting an international partnership to secure a safe flight path for NZ's bird of the year.

Published in General News

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