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Wednesday, 02 November 2016 08:55

Rain flattens milk production

The persistent rain of the last four months is causing serious problems for dairy farmers in most regions of the North Island.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 11:23

Farmers walloped by the wet

Dairy farmers in most North Island regions are hard hit by rain which is hindering pasture utilisation and causing milk production to drop.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 08:55

Court action undermines farmers’ efforts

Federated Farmers says legal action announced last week against the Horizons Regional Council shows “some people just can’t accept that industry and councils can work together effectively”.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 22 December 2015 09:55

New shed aims to bridge rural divide

A Manawatu dairy farmer has taken a major step to bridge the rural urban gap with the design of his new $1.5 million, 54 bail rotary dairy shed.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 May 2015 16:11

Real problems that need practical solutions

Farmers are anxious about what the health and safety reform will bring and the new challenges that lie on the horizon. 

Published in Opinion
Friday, 19 September 2014 11:33

Farmers spend big on environment

Dairy farmers in the Horizons Regional Council area have each spent an average $110,000 on environmental management in the past five years.

Published in General News

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