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Prepare and protect - insurer

Check fencing and ensure livestock is moved to a sheltered area, says AA Insurance.

As Cyclone Hale makes landfall, AA Insurance is reminding those on the North Island to check their properties and prepare for heavy rain and severe gales.

Take care on the roads

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is asking people to take care and avoid unnecessary travel until Wednesday morning, as Cyclone Hale is set to hit the country.

Flexible weaning

Weaning dates should be flexible depending on the season and the market.

Weaning time is looming and farmers are encouraged to consider a number of factors when deciding to wean, rather than sticking to a specific date every year.

Tiny parasitoid wasp packs a punch

The impact of giant willow aphids is estimated to be over $300 million each year.

Recent research has found that the tiny parasitoid wasp Pauesia nigrovaria has the power to kick the invasive giant willow aphid to the curb.

Govt announces next steps in emissions pricing plan

The Government has announced the next steps in its agricultural emissions pricing plan.

NAIT compliance vital

Incomplete NAIT records have resulted in farms being placed under movement controls.

Farmers who don’t keep accurate NAIT records put others at risk and can hinder efforts to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.

Farmers urged to check drench performance

Wormwise programme manager Ginny Dodunski.

Check the effectiveness of your drenches.

Pick-your-own becomes new floral trend

Slow Blooms founder Rebecka Bjelfvenstam Keeling. Photo Supplied.

As the summer wedding season picks up, a new trend has come to the fore: Picking your own wedding flowers.

New telehandler extends reach

The MLT 850-145 V+ telehandler has a lift capacity of 5 tonnes and a working height of 7.6 metres.

Manitou Group used the recent Eurotier International animal farming event to launch its new MLT 850-145 V+ telehandler.

2023 upgrades for Jaguar

Claas has announced several improvements to its Jaguar 900/800 forage harvesters.

Forage harvesting manufacturer, Claas recently announced several improvements to its JAGUAR 900/800 forage harvesters.

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