According to classicdriver.com the blameless Top Gear hosts James May and Richard Hammond are “rapidly cashing in assets” including numerous motorbikes and a heavily modified Land Rover Defender with a 230hp V8 engine, nicknamed ‘Bigfoot’. Impending unemployment and poverty obviously don’t suit these pampered stars.
The fall of former Top Gear big mouth Jeremy Clarkson has been well publicised, but his two co-hosts have been noticeably silent about their future with the BBC.
Popular Reads
Alliance offloading 70% stake to Irish meat company - report
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats is set to acquire a 70% stake in Alliance Group, according to a report in…Farmer concerns are grounded in reality, not 'no-hope narratives'
OPINION: The 'Save Our Sheep' campaign is built on a foundation of structure, integrity, and evidence from the Federated Farmers…Urgent action needed to restore Waikato lakes' health
Waikato is home to a diverse range of lakes, and experts say they urgently need better management and restoration.Groundswell ramps up ‘Quit Paris’ campaign across New Zealand
Groundswell is ramping up its 'Quit Paris' campaign with signs going up all over the country.Federated Farmers reject call to leave Paris Agreement
Federated Farmers is joining major industry-good bodies in not advocating for the Government to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.Featured
T&G Global returns to profitability
Fresh produce grower and exporter T&G Global has overturned last year’s dismal performance by reporting a half year net profit of $1.7 million.
Urea plant faces forced closure over gas supply
One of New Zealand’s largest fertiliser plants could be forced to shut down for four months as uncertainty looms over gas supply.
Rural backlash over plan to cut police staffing
Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green says two public meetings held this week should have made it loud and clear that rural families and businesses are concerned about proposed staffing changes at NZ Police.
EPA proposes ban on weedkiller Chlorthal-Dimethyl
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on a proposal to ban weedkillers containing chlorthal-dimethyl (DCPA).
DairyNZ thanks farm staff
August 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.
Editorial: Getting RMA settings right
OPINION: The Government has been seeking industry feedback on its proposed amendments to a range of Resource Management Act (RMA) national direction instruments.
National
Why is butter so expensive in New Zealand? Fonterra explains
Kiwis love their butter, and that's great because New Zealand produces some of the best butter in the world. But…DairyNZ chair defends butter prices amid global demand
DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown has waded into the debate around soaring butter prices, pointing out that the demand for dairy…Govt to rethink farm health and safety rules with practical reforms
Farmers are welcoming new Government proposals to make farm health and safety rules more practical and grounded in real-world farming.Massimo’s brings fresh mozzarella to NZ tables
Missing fresh mozzarella cheese made at home in Bari, southern Italy, Massimo Lubisco and his wife Marina decided to bring…Tahuna dairy farmer Annabelle Scherer carries on family legacy
Tahuna dairy farmer Annabelle Scherer is hoping to continue the legacy her mother has handed down to her: One that…Machinery & Products
Massey Ferguson launches new MF 5M Series tractors
Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of the MF 5M Series, offered over six horsepower steps from 95 maximum hp,…Claas unveils Cerex 700 RC baler ahead of Agritechnica
With the biennial Agritechnica Event just a few months away, manufacturers are offering sneak peaks at new innovations, with Claas…RX Plastics launches new K-Trough series for livestock
Well-known for its K-Line irrigation pods, RX Plastics has taken inspiration from that design and carried over some key learnings…Kuhn unveils 14.5m mower for high HP harvesters
With most forage harvester manufacturers offering machines touching 1000hp, the logistics puzzle has always been ‘dropping” grass and pulling into…Samasz XDF Front Mowers launched for NZ's tough terrain
Samasz distributor FarmShop has introduced the new XDF Series Front Mowers, said to be refined for local conditions and to…» Latest Print Issues Online
Milking It
Fatberg
OPINION: Sydney has a $12 million milk disposal problem.
Synlait snag
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait's recovery seems to have hit another snag.