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Ideal weather for growers
Specialist horticulture and viticulture weather forecasters Metris are reporting near ideal spring start conditions for fruit growers this season.Producing animals that feed efficiently, emit less methane
Farmers and scientists are using the latest technology to measure how efficiently New Zealand beef cattle convert feed into liveweight…LIC ready for challenges ahead
Herd improvement company LIC says it's well-positioned for the challenges ahead and remains focused on its core purpose - delivering…Sweet deal for honey exporters
Bee awareness month - September - ended on a high for the struggling apiculture sector.National
Primary sector chuffed
Meat Industry Association chair Nathan Guy says his organisation welcomes the new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),…
Widespread support for UAE trade deal done in record time
There's been widespread praise from the primary and business sectors for the Government's speedy negotiation of a trade deal with…The power of irrigation
Former dryland now irrigated under the Central Plains Water Ltd (CPWL) irrigation system is producing 475 million litres of milk…Maize grain imports loom next year
The country may have to import maize grain next season unless the issue of having enough gas to dry the…Declining sheep numbers the last straw for plant closure
Meat company Alliance says declining stock numbers in New Zealand were the primary driver behind the closure of its Smithfield…World
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.
Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant benefits to both parties.
World food prices dip - FAO
In December, world food prices dipped for a ninth consecutive month, according to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
Opinion
Visa changes bring fresh woes
Rural Contractors NZ says members are frustrated at having to work through more layers to get visas approved for skilled…
Ancient fibre could rebuild the regions
OPINION: Local government is badly underfunded.Take time out, refresh
OPINION: I must admit I really do enjoy spring. The extra daylight minutes and the warmer temps are very welcome…Editorial: Putting more lamb on Kiwi plates
OPINION: Putting more lamb on Kiwi dinner plates is one way to boost returns to farmers.Tackling technocrats
OPINION: Not long after I started farming, I needed some bridge stringers to cross a small, on-farm stream.Agribusiness
Sheep farmers must learn from downturn, embrace changes
The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver…
Voting opens for DairyNZ director elections
Voting is now open for this year’s DairyNZ director elections.Fonterra unveils third major investment
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.Tractor, machinery sales dip
The recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) conference in Wellington was signalling cautious optimism on the back of rising milk…B+LNZ launches rural leadership scholarship for 2025
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched its Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship.Management
Lifelong commitment to support all things arable
As the judges' citation put it, anyone who has been involved in the arable industry for the past 40 years has surely met the man named to the industry's Hall of Fame at the recent Arable Awards, Greendale grower Syd Worsfold.
Robotic milking keeping cows happier, healthier
The De Leeuw family has been running their dairy farm in Kaitake, Taranaki, for over 20 years.
It’s nearly time for fert – spread it accurately
With reports that sales are down significantly, no doubt driven by higher cost and lower returns, it follows that accurate spreading of any product being used is a must.
Focus on pest plants pays off
Taranaki Regional Council is working to eradicate pest plants from 570 sites around the region – about three times as many as six years ago.
Broadacre drone spraying on the rise
As drones get bigger, broadacre applications like arable spraying will become more common, says the Canterburybased founder of Drone Spray, Jono Scott.
Farm Health
How to achieve successful lambing
Lambing is now well advanced around much of New Zealand, including in areas where drought-like conditions are presenting real challenges…
TB slaughter levy for dairy jumps 75c/head
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.Mayo, high-tech barrier help reduce possum numbers
Taranaki's Zero Possum project has entered a new phase, featuring a high-tech farmland barrier and a few squirts of mayo.Tests show drench resistance on farm trending upwards
At least one in three Kiwi sheep farms has triple drench resistance, according to the latest drench efficacy testing undertaken…Milk sensors for herringbone sheds
MSD Animal Health has launched its comprehensive milk monitoring solution, under the SenseHub Dairy brand, for herringbone sheds following successful…Machinery & Products
Compact disc harrows to tackle stubbles
With ongoing ‘noise’ to reduce herbicides, many manufacturers have been introducing a wide range of options for mechanical weed control.
Can-Am pushes the boundaries
Can-Am is pushing the boundaries of performance in its Outlander line-up of ATVs with the launch of the new 850…A world leader in stock handling
Made in New Zealand is a feature that looks at the wealth of design and manufacturing ability we have in…Safety programme for kids on farm
BASF NZ is set to launch its 2024 Safety Champs Programme, said to provide a fun and interactive way to…Awards for top technicians
Three New Zealanders took top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.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
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Fonterra unveils third major investment
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
Replacing farms with forests?
A horror story - that’s how Federated Farmers describes new research looking at forestry conversions’ impact on water quality.
Sheep farmers must learn from downturn, embrace changes
The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver…
