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NZ’s future made in China – experts

DEMAND FROM China will still probably keep the primary sector buoyant despite world volatility. That’s the key message from a number of industry leaders and economists at last week’s National Fieldays

Time for farmers to come off the sideline on TAF

AS A keen ice hockey and rugby player, I have always been happier in the fray than on the sidelines, but a seat in the stands does give you a different perspective.

Editorial - Theft by another name

A RATHER dangerous and insidious attack on farmers’ private property rights is currently being mounted by the state-owned utilities giant Transpower.

High risk security threats

THE GROWTH of our economy and our major primary biological exports are threatened by ongoing leaks in our borders to incursions of dangerous pests and diseases.

Winter N warning

BE WARY with nitrogen fertiliser on pasture over winter for economic and environmental reasons, says Waikato Regional Council sustainable agriculture coordinator Bala Tikkisetty.

Hill farmer’s winning

IF HE hadn’t been left a farm, Nigel Faram concedes he probably would have been an engineer.

NZVA backs IP protection calls

THE NEW Zealand Veterinary Association is supporting calls for greater protection of animal health product intellectual property.

Vets seek consistency in transport standards

EXPECT MORE consistent and more explicit direction from your vet on transporting compromised livestock in the wake of a nationwide series of roadshows, says the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Putting farms on iPads

FARMERS AND contractors looking for greater control during sowing or fertiliser spreading will be able to use an iPad or Android tablet thanks to a new mapping application developed by Precision Tracking.

JCB moves to Fastrac Finnish power

POWERING ITS new Fastrac 8000 range with AGCO Sisu engines is a notable shift by the British company, it says. It previously used Cummins engines in its larger tractors.