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Wednesday, 22 June 2016 10:55

Farm inputs down, fert prices fall

Sheep and beef farm inputs were down 2.2% in the past year according to the latest onfarm inflation report, and last week two key fertiliser companies announced price drops.

Published in General News

A group of journalism students from Massey University's Wellington campus gained an insight into the agribusiness sector last week.

Published in General News
Sunday, 12 June 2016 16:25

Farm input prices down

Prices for inputs used on New Zealand sheep and beef farms decreased 2.1% in the year to March 2016.

Published in General News

Complying with the new workplace health and safety requirements is not rocket science and "there is nothing you need to be afraid of", a recent workshop heard.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 08 June 2016 08:55

Beef + Lamb to change marketing tack

Beef + Lamb NZ is proposing to stay in market development but do it completely differently.

Published in General News
Thursday, 02 June 2016 14:55

Safety culture on farm a key aim

The new workplace health and safety legislation is trying to engender in farming a safety culture.

Published in Management
Thursday, 02 June 2016 06:55

Give bobby calves their due — Editorial

It may be the 'quiet' time of year for dairy farmers, but clearly most are not sitting relaxing in their armchairs.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 27 May 2016 13:55

Marbling the way to go – breeder

The New Zealand beef industry has got "in a bit of a hole" because it doesn't pay for carcase differentiation, says John Bayly of Waitangi Angus.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 06:55

Big demand for H&S advice

Farmer demand for help on health and safety has tested Beef + Lamb NZ's capacity to deliver.

Published in General News
Monday, 09 May 2016 10:55

Beefing up genetics pays off

Genetics trials on a scale not seen for at least 15 years have renewed farmer enthusiasm for beef genetics.

Published in Farm Health
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