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The coronavirus epidemic is going to have a bigger impact than people think it is, according to Massey University Professor of Agribusiness, Hamish Gow.
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Coronavirus situation ‘dynamic’ – SFF
Silver Fern Farms is giving weekly reports to its suppliers to keep them abreast of what it describes as a ‘dynamic situation in China and one that could change very quickly’.
Banks urged to act sensibly
Banks should act sensibly when dealing with debt-ridden farmers, says economist Cameron Bagrie.
Only one year guarantee for levy
Industry-good body, DairyNZ is seeking a big mandate from fee-paying farmers on its upcoming levy vote.
Southern treasure or trash?
A man who bought an opencast Southland lignite mine 18 years ago no longer sells the coal for fuel, but sings its praises as stock food, fertiliser and soil conditioner.
Hawke's Bay's tuberculosis flare-up
More than 43,000 animals have been tested to date as Ospri deals with a bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Hawke’s Bay.
National
NZ to bend on GIs
The European Union wants New Zealand to bring in a much stricter set of rules for Geographical Indicators (GIs) on food, says an intellectual property (IP) expert.
Ballance Farm Environment Awards Horizons contenders announced
Five Horizons farms are contenders in the 2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Canterbury contenders announced for Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Five Canterbury farms have been announced as contenders in the 2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Waikato contenders announced for Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Five Waikato farms have been announced as contenders in the 2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
World
UK to bring beavers back, despite farmer concern
They help prevent flooding and drought by building leaky dams, but UK farmers are concerned about their reintroduction.
‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’
Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support…US farmer wins $411m in weedkiller lawsuit
A US farmer has been awarded US$265m (NZ$411m) in a lawsuit against herbicide providers Bayer and BASF.UK liquid milk consumption halves
Milk consumption in the United Kingdom has dropped by just under 50% since 1974.University beef-ban overturned
Thousands of UK students have successfully fought a beef-ban aimed at reducing their university’s carbon footprint.Opinion
Co-op doing its bit for sustainability
OPINION: Sustainability is at the heart of Fonterra's new strategy.
Let’s hope coronavirus dies soon — Editorial
All eyes are on China as the country grapples with the deadly coronavirus.Getting the balance right!
OPINION: Many sunsets ago, I learnt from one of the older father figures in my life the ageless truth that,…Headlines don’t match the research
OPINION: Diet-shaming appears to be the new trend and virtue-signaling by ‘celebrities’ is rife.Expo promises top-class speakers
OPINION: The East Coast Farming Expo has been home to robust conversations since its first event almost five years ago.Agribusiness
Quality of animal feed vital
For everyone involved in food production today, traceability and transparency are ever present considerations.
New regional leader award
A new Regional Leader of the Year Award has been established by Dairy Women’s Network.Just like diamonds, farmers are forever
What better way to show love to farmers than by giving away a two-carat diamond valued at $12,000?Meat changes coming — report
New ideas of what equates to ‘premium’ in red meat are expected to change significantly in coming years, according to…Processing issues with goats, but problems not insurmountable
Why have processor/exporters not encouraged more goat meat when it sells at comparable retail prices to lamb in USA?Management
New milk vat monitoring systems for Fonterra farmers
Fonterra is beginning to install new milk vat monitoring systems over the next couple of years.
End of an era for Taranaki stud
A Taranaki farmer’s 40-year commitment to breeding Holstein Friesians is set to come to an emotional end.
DWN trustee to step down
A board position with the Dairy Women’s Network has opened up as Waikato dairy farmer Tracy Brown steps down from her role as a trustee.
Records kept up-to-date — Interview
Marlborough deer farmer Justin Stevens has the records of all his deer dating back to 2016.
DINZ ups on-farm support
Deer Industry NZ says it has beefed-up its farmer services by appointing Phil McKenzie as its new manager of farm performance.
Farm Health
Improved animal evaluation to allow better breeding decisions
More accurate genetic evaluations, drawing on ten years of New Zealand and international research, will be available to dairy farmers from this month.
‘Cows can help reverse global warming’
Cows and pasture are not the villains in climate change, but could instead be our saviours, says Hawke’s Bay farmer, soil scientist and consultant Phyllis Tichinin.
Ensuring cows are ok to transport
What you need to know about transporting cull cows.
Keep close eye on animals as dry weather sets in
With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ is asking farmers to plan for managing stock through challenging conditions.
Be on the lookout for summer’s scourge
Warm summer temperatures bring with them the heightened risk of the production-limiting disease Facial Eczema (FE).
Machinery & Products
Sulky fertiliser spreaders offer mobile app
For the past decade, European fertiliser spreader manufacturer Sulky has been offering Fertitest, a service designed to assist with the configuration and effective use of the brand’s spreaders.
Monosem brings precision to Southland
A Monosem Monoshox NG Plus M pneumatic planter, with double discs and individual seeding units, has proved to be the perfect choice for Murray and Nick Johns.
Amaselect turns the corner
AMAZONE has raised the bar in the area of partial width spraying technology.
Rare tractor sells for staggering amount
A 1981 model 1884 County tractor was recently sold at the Cheffins Collectors Sale to a buyer in Ireland for a staggering amount.
New fertiliser deposits closer to home
The topic of shipping fertiliser around the world, brings with it environmental and socio-economic issues — but that may soon change.
Motoring
FX4 rejoins Ranger line-up
The latest addition to the long running Ford Ranger line-up, is the return of the FX4.
Workhorse gets makeover
Like many of Toyota’s product ranges, the Hiace series has a history that dates back five decades.Holden on the road for summer
In a move to demonstrate the capability of its vehicles, Holden recently put the talk to one side and ‘walked…Navara’s mid-life make over
Midway through its product life cycle the Nissan Navara has had a cosmetic makeover and some upgraded technology.Colorado gets enhanced content
The Holden Colorado Z71 will be seen with new features when the 2020 model arrives at dealerships in November.» The RNG Weather Report
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