Early December marks a key transition for many dairy farmers, as weaned replacement heifers head off-farm to grazing.
For more than 50 years, Waireka Research Station at New Plymouth has been a hub for globally important trials of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides, carried out on 16ha of orderly flat plots hedged for protection against the strong winds that sweep in from New Zealand’s west coast.
I wrote an article titled ‘The Basics of Grazing’ in the May 6th issue of Rural News, with a follow-up on July 1st about stock handling, and now I’m continuing the theme with a discussion on assessing stock condition.
A Canterbury family farm is proving how Jerseys, innovation and strong breed commitment are shaping the next generation of sustainable, efficient dairy farming in New Zealand.
Next month, wool training will reach one of New Zealand's most remote communities, the Chatham Islands - bringing hands-on skills and industry connection to locals eager to step into the wool harvesting sector.
The number of beef straws going into dairy cows is on the increase, according to LIC beef genetics product lead Paul Charteris.
A recently held arable field day in the Manawatu brought with it a timely reminder to be on the lookout for velvetleaf incursions.
In a significant shift for employers, wage theft is no longer only a civil matter but now also a criminal one.
The recent windstorm that cut power to dairy farms across Southland for days has taught farmers one lesson – keep a generator handy on each farm.
Drench resistance is already hitting farm profits; it's not just a future problem.
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Bulldust!
OPINION: Here w go: the election date is set for November 7 and the politicians are out of the gate…
No good news?
OPINION: ECan data was released a few days ago showing Canterbury farmers have made “giant strides on environmental performance”.


