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OPINION: The Free Speech Union is taking this one too far.
Fix Overseer! That's the message from farmers following a scathing Government review into the nutrient management tool's efficacy.
John Deere has announced that its JDLink system will be available to customers at no ongoing cost.
A switch to KUHN film binding is paying off for one South Waikato baling contractor, Ireland Contracting, who bought two FBP 3135 balers last spring, attracted to the KUHN FBP’s bale quality (shape and density) and reliability of the film binding system.
We've got used to many forms of tech in agriculture, such as global positioning systems (GPS), auto steering and variable rate application of fertilisers and sprays. Now it looks like the mundane task of moving bales is about to see an upgrade.
Despite Covid, the need for the world to eat has kept farmers busy, meaning that they continue to buy new kit and machinery – so manufacturers are also busy.
New Zealand is on track to eradicate the disease Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis).
When you hear the word epidemiologist these days you might think of the experts who are figuring out how to tackle Covid-19.
Matamata farmer Cam Houghton is an enthusiastic once a day milking advocate and is always looking to add to his farming knowledge, partly through attending SMASH events.
Installing a composting barn has brought big changes to the way Mid-Canterbury dairy farmer Graeme Wall runs his operation.
Ian and Megan Lockwood, trading as IJ and MA Lockwood, operate a unique contracting business over a 20km radius from their Hunua, South Auckland base.
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OPINION: Wet and wild winter weather can place increased pressure on the banks of waterways, increasing the risk of them being eroded. This can harm water quality and disrupt ecosystems that support biodiversity and water quality.
OPINION: Farmers should be relieved that the Government is consulting on the changes it has made on the freshwater farm plans.
OPINION: This is the season of masks. But this mask isn’t for Covid—it helps reduce methane emissions.
OPINION: Almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow's milk, rightly gets a lot of flak for being bad for the environment.
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