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Helping farmers manage cost pressures

DairyNZ launched a new resource at National Fieldays, to help farmers better understand the current economic environment.

Farmers are facing increased costs and are focused on managing these at the start of the new dairy season.

Research could inform future design of on-farm solar panels

New research from Massey University could indicate that combining solar panels with a pastoral sheep farming system could have both positive and negative impacts on pasture growth.

Regen ag needed, not GE - Soil & Health Association

Soil & Health Association chair Jenny Lux.

The Soil & Health Association says that New Zealand won’t need a loosening of regulations around gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM) or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to combat climate change.

A 'five-star' plan

National Party agriculture spokesperson Todd McClay.

The National Party’s plan for reducing agricultural emissions, released yesterday, has been praised by many in the sector.

Nats seek to end ban on GE and GM

National Party Science, Innovation, and Technology spokesperson Judith Collins.

National says that, should it be elected to government in October, it will seek to end New Zealand’s ban on gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM).

Funding round opens for Greenhouse Gas research

MPI is asking for research proposals for the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research fund.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is on the hunt for research proposals to help improve New Zealand’s reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land uses.

Lab a 'global expert' on bee diseases

The World Organisation for Animal Health has designated MPI's Animal Health Laboratory an international reference laboratory for two bee diseases.

The world authority on animal health has elevated the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI’s) Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) to the top tier of expertise in 2 major honey bee diseases.

Roll out of freshwater farm plan regs begins

Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell.

Southland is one of the first regions to roll out new freshwater farm plan regulations.

Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand calls for early-detection programme for prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand president Danny Bedingfield

OPINION: Cancer kills, but early detection of cancer reduces the number who die from it.

JD celebrates its two millionth tractor

John Deere’s largest production facility outside of North America, the German Manheim plant, recently celebrated the milestone of producing its two millionth tractor.

Housing John Deere’s largest production facility outside of North America, the German Manheim plant, recently celebrated the milestone of producing its two millionth tractor.