Displaying items by tag: Northland
North’s fragmented horticulture needs an action plan – report
Horticulturists in Northland need to work on a strategic action plan with national bodies such as Horticulture NZ and the Avocado Industry Council, says the newly published Northland Regional Growth Study.
Free cow condition assessments in Northland
Northland herd owners have the opportunity this season to be part of the DairyNZ body condition score (BCS) initiative.
Field consultant for lower Northland
Herd improvement company CRV Ambreed has announced the appointment of a new field consultant to look after its clients in the lower Northland Region.
Whangarei students achieve EPIC challenge
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has congratulated a group of Whangarei school students for their work promoting the primary sector to their peers.
DairyNZ manager seeks change of pace
FEW PEOPLE have been more prominent in Northland dairy farming in recent years than DairyNZ Northland regional manager Tafi Manjala.
Northern farmers brace for dry
FARMERS in Northland and Waikato are buckling down for a long hot summer that can only be made worse by the low payout.
Fescue fits for Northland farms
The problems caused by droughts in the far north have been well documented but a sometimes forgotten pasture species can help mitigate the impact. Gareth Gillatt reports.
New improved field day grounds for Northland
BOOK NOW for exhibit space at the 2015 Northland Field Days, says event coordinator Meagan Edmonds.
Taskforce Green crews end storm work
FIFTEEN ENHANCED Taskforce Green members hired to help clean up storm-affected Northland farms, horticultural operations and orchards have ended their three month stint.
Minimise storm impact
NORTHLAND DAIRY farmers need to take action to ensure the impact of recent wet weather is not carried over into coming seasons.
