The Forest Industry Contractors Association (FICA) says it is hugely concerned about the viability of forestry contracting businesses in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Craigmore Sustainables is trialling new technology designed to reduce methane in effluent ponds, something the company claims is a first for the New Zealand dairy industry.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government needs to argue for an agreement that would see emissions managed based on the warming impact of greenhouse gases at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference later this year.

The labour shortage in the freight and logistics sector is set to grow to 18,000 workers by 2028 without immediate intervention, according to new research.

A Southland farmer who failed to look after his sheep, leading to deaths and animals having to be euthanised, has been fined $7,500.

Steven and Kellie Nichol of Auldamor in Otago were announced as the 2023 National Ambassadors to Sustainable Farming and Growing on Friday.

Two-way radios, more commonly known as Walkie Talkies, are still a reliable means of communications.

The first-generation VW Amarok – launched back in 2010 – has built a reputation based on comfort, handling and ability that has led to more 7700 of the vehicles being driven on New Zealand’s roads.

A Canterbury farmer has been found responsible for the death of 610 calves she was raising, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

OSPRI New Zealand says - following the resurgence of M. bovis in Mid Canterbury in late 2022, and concerns raised over poor NAIT record keeping and non-compliance - it is increasing its level of education and support to farmers in the region.

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