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OPINION: Your old mate reckons townie Brooke van Velden, the Minister of Workplace (or is it Woke Place) Relations is…
The Government is backing what it says is the largest ever study on the sustainability of New Zealand’s farming sector, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced.
The Government has announced a further $100,000 contribution to Marlborough’s Mayoral Relief Fund after the region was hit with flooding and heavy rain two weeks ago.
A recent round of countrywide roadshows, organised by the Rural Contractors of New Zealand (RCNZ), set out to brief members on the challenges that lie ahead in these volatile times – as well as discuss strategies to deal with these issues.
Kverneland has recently announced several upgrades for its iXtrack T4 trailed sprayer range – including a clever a 24/36m dual format, steel boom, 25cm nozzle distance and the next generation boom height control system.
Claas has announced several improvements for all 2023-delivery Lexion 8000/7000 harvesters.
A temporary, reversible option to control reproduction in dogs is now available in NZ.
The Government’s school-based Mana Ake wellbeing programme has been expanded to primary and intermediate school-aged children living on the West Coast.
A new report released last month, titled Thriving Southland ‘the difference that makes a difference’ highlights the progress the three-year Thriving Southland Change and Innovation Project has achieved so far.
Mature grazing livestock are generally very well-adapted to maintain a comfortable body temperature regardless of the weather.
With 390 paddocks to monitor across 2,000 hectares of rolling flats on the western banks of the Taieri River, Angus and Tara Barr have plenty of stock to manage.
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OPINION: Ever since the invention of the plough, man has always made improvements to this unique farm implement.
OPINION: Passing the farm down to the next generation is ingrained in the psyche of many NZ farmers, particularly those inter-generational farmers.
Two district councils have spoken to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee this week, expressing opposition and concerns regarding the controversial Three Waters Reform.
The wellbeing of hill country farmers is at the heart of a new tool developed by the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme.
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