Celebrations at Muller Station
More than 260 people gathered at Muller Station in Marlborough recently to celebrate the 2024 Westpac + OsGro Marlborough Farmer of the Year winner.
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New insights into rural fire risk
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Embrace mechanical weeding now
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New Zealand’s free trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now been signed.
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PM heads to the UAE
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Nominations open for RWNZ board election
RWNZ has opened nominations for the position of a North Island board member.
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Celebrations at Muller Station
More than 260 people gathered at Muller Station in Marlborough recently to celebrate the 2024 Westpac + OsGro Marlborough Farmer of the Year winner.
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The Amuri Basin Future Farming (ABFF) Project in North Canterbury is making considerable strides in improving irrigation efficiency, riparian management, and environmental innovation.
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Calls for farmers to host an Open Day
Open Farms is calling on farmers to sign up to host an open day event on their farm this year.
Chilled milk partnership
Last month marked one year since the launch of an innovative collaboration known as the PAUS Programme (Pay- As-You-Save), which has made it easier for Fonterra farmers to access next generation milk chilling technology.
Farm Health
Unsung heroes under the soil
Much of the scientific work being carried out at the Massey University led regenerative agriculture project, Whenua Haumanu, is below the ground.
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Probiotic additive helps farmers achieve target lightweights
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NZ/UK forge agri tech link
A new agreement will strengthen New Zealand’s agri-tech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom.
Keeping sheep under shade, shelter as climate changes
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Rein 'Deere' spreads Christmas cheer
The Brandt Hastings team, joined by Rudolph the Red-Nose Rein ‘Deere’, spread holiday cheer this week at the Hawke’s Bay Hospital children’s ward.
Kubota joins forces with Hurricanes
Japanese agricultural equipment maker Kubota will have its stamp on the home jersey for the Hurricanes.
Batten Buddy - cleverly simple
Stopping livestock from escaping their environment is a “must do” for any farmers or landowners and at times can seem like an endless task.
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A few weeks after driving the CF MOTO U10 Pro ‘entry level’ model, we’ve had a chance to test the range-topping U10 Pro Highland, with fully enclosed cabin and an impressive specification sheet.
LC70 - A no-nonsense work horse
As most vehicle manufacturers are designing, producing and delivering machines with features that would take us into the next decade, it seems like the Land Cruiser design team at Toyota are working to the adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
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Jimny goes 5-door
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Seaweed the hero?
OPINION: A new study, published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, adds to some existing evidence about…
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