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Irrigation scheme delivers on water quality, environment
The Amuri Basin Future Farming (ABFF) Project in North Canterbury is making considerable strides in improving irrigation efficiency, riparian management,…Farmlands defends card fee hike
A Farmlands shareholder is questioning the rural trader’s decision to more than double its annual card fee.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…Lamb crop drop
There's been a dramatic and larger than expected drop in the number of lambs produced in New Zealand.National
Biosecurity NZ ready for a busy summer
Biosecurity New Zealand says that more officers, detector dogs, and airport hosts, accompanied by an enhanced public awareness campaign, will…
Meat processor outlines Scope 3 emissions targets
Meat exporter Silver Fern Farms Ltd has told farmer suppliers that its proposed scope 3 emissions reduction targets won’t pick…Pricing ag emissions 'is wrong'
Pricing agricultural emissions is wrong and there are better ways, says chair of Beef + Lamb NZ Kate Acland.Farmers support, foresters oppose conversion ban
The Government's latest decision to put the brakes on farms being converted to forestry to enter the emission trading scheme…Proposed cuts to rural post deliveries to hit communities
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says proposed changes to rural deliveries mean NZ Post is putting commercial viability ahead of…World
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Sustainability dominates dairy summit
To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.
Bluetongue on the march
While unrecorded in New Zealand, Bluetongue, an acute viral disease in ruminants, is endemic in tropical and sub-tropical climates.
Time to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban - FAO
The director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says the UN has a role to play in leveraging the power of digital technologies.
Election most important for British farming - NFU
As Britain heads to the polls on 4 July, the UK’s National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has come out in full force, saying the election will be the most important in a generation for British farming.
Opinion
Editorial: Goodbye 2024
OPINION: In two weeks we'll bid farewell to 2024. Dubbed by some as the toughest season in a generation, many…
Testimonials aren't science research
OPINION: Personal recommendations often appearing as testimonials, are not the same thing as scientific research.Faulty models used to measure emissions
OPINION: If you have kept your finger on the emissions pulse, none of the below information will be a surprise…Back farmers, not big corporates
OPINION: Silver Fern Farms is at a crossroads.Editorial: Restoring respect, confidence
OPINION: Last week around 400 farmers turned up at Mystery Creek to hear Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speak as part…Agribusiness
Securing the elusive India FTA
New Zealand's support for India during its current global security crisis could be key to securing a free trade agreement…
Alliance Group re-set delivering results
Alliance Group has turned a corner on a challenging two years following a comprehensive re-set over the past 18 months…Canterbury eyes return to young grower comp
The Canterbury Growers Society will soon be seeking sponsorship for a new regional young grower competition, after an absence of…Scaled-back show meets targets
Organisers of the Christchurch A&P show say they are happy with this year’s event despite a rushed turnaround that left…New store breaks ground
Construction has begun on Farmlands’ new Taranaki store.Management
Irrigation scheme delivers on water quality, environment
The Amuri Basin Future Farming (ABFF) Project in North Canterbury is making considerable strides in improving irrigation efficiency, riparian management, and environmental innovation.
Spelling pastures
To build resident populations of subterranean clover in hill country pastures, sheep farmers are encouraged to spell selected areas for four to five weeks over late spring and early summer if possible.
Breeding for low methane can improve productivity
Livestock can be bred for lower methane emissions while also improving productivity at a rate greater than what the industry is currently achieving, research has shown.
Taranaki piggery goes solar
Installing 400 solar panels at their Taranaki piggery and cropping operation will have significant environmental, financial and animal welfare benefits for the Stanley family.
Protecting brassica seeds by keeping pests at bay
Forage brassica crops provide an excellent source of energy and protein for grazing livestock at critical times of the year when the quantity and quality of pasture on offer is limiting livestock production.
Farm Health
Animal owners urged to make a list, check it twice
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has launched a new summer checklist for animal owners this year.
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…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
How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of…Collars make mating simple, keep labour costs down
With the mating season in full swing, cow sheds and farmers across the country have been busy.Machinery & Products
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…
Kubota joins forces with Hurricanes
Japanese agricultural equipment maker Kubota will have its stamp on the home jersey for the Hurricanes.GEA launches robotic milkers
Milking technology provider GEA Farm Technologies is introducing its first automatic milking system (AMS) in New Zealand.More front hoppers
German seeding specialists Horsch have announced a new 1600- litre double-tank option that will join its current Partner FT single…Origin Ag clocks up 20 years
With roots dating back to 2004, Origin Ag was formed as a co-operative business model that removed the traditional distributor,…Motoring
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.
RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Dark ages
OPINION: Before we all let The Green Party have at it with their 'bold' emissions reduction plan, the Hound thought…
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OPINION: The Feds' latest banking survey shows that bankers are even less popular with farmers than they used to be,…
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