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Meeting face-to-face with vegetable, fruit growers
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Choosing pasture seed at bargain prices may seem an attractive way for farmers to reduce autumn or spring re-sowing costs,…South Island Agricultural Field Days gets new admin building
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UK farmers take to the street
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OPINION: We're excited to connect with dairy farmers at the upcoming South Island Agricultural Field Days.
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Wool pellets to boost gardens
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Ensuring livestock receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is essential for optimal health and productivity, as they play crucial roles in various physiological processes, including growth, reproduction, and disease resistance.
Meeting face-to-face with vegetable, fruit growers
The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team is looking forward to connecting with growers at the upcoming South Island Agricultural Field Days, says HortNZ chief executive Kate Scott.
'Cheap seed comes with major risks'
Choosing pasture seed at bargain prices may seem an attractive way for farmers to reduce autumn or spring re-sowing costs, but it comes with significant risks, says the NZ Plant Breeders and Research Association (PBRA).
Breeder credits late uncle for hair sheep success
Southland breeder Tim Gow attributes the success of his Shire breed of hair sheep to the expert guidance of his uncle, the late Dr Scott Dolling, who was a prominent Australian animal geneticist.
Hothouse trial hoping to slash plastic twine use
Vegetable grower NZ Hothouse Ltd has always been ahead of the game when it comes to sustainability, but new innovations are coming thick and fast.
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Nedap aims to help farmers maximise herd’s potential
Livestock management technology provider Nedap is on a mission – to put the power of precision farming on the side…
The future of beef breeding
Progeny testing at Pāmu’s Kepler farm in Southland as part of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef…Deer farmer targets poor performers, saves money
Management practices that aim to cull the poor performers rather than boost the best are a key to success for…Latest beef genetics developments on show
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New seed drill tech coming
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Power Farming and Topcon join forces
Over the last half-decade, the rapid adoption of GPS, guidance and a host of management and data recording functions has…Revamped cattle crush - easy on workers, cattle
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Research findings published in Europe support the concept of foliar fertilisation or foliar feeding in improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE)…AGCO and SDF join hands
Tractor and machinery manufacturer AGCO has signed a supply agreement with the European-based SDF Group, best known for its SAME,…Motoring
Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…
Big tick for a big truck
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