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Meat plant fined $57,000 for environmental offences

This photo, taken on 26 March 2021, shows discharge from Alliance Smithfield meat plant entering the marine environment off the coast of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon. Photo Credit: Environment Canterbury

Alliance Group’s Smithfield plant in Canterbury has been fined $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant of trade waste and ‘stickwater’ to land and then to sea near Waitarakao/Washdyke Lagoon earlier this week after a prosecution by Environment Canterbury.

Dairy helps power NZ economy

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is praising the dairy sector’s contribution to New Zealand’s economy.

Machinery sales approach record highs, but how long will it last?

Sales of new tractors are seen as a barometer for the industry.

The Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) conference, recently held in Christchurch, took a closer look at how the agricultural machinery industry was tracking in these troubled times.

New Juwel in plough range

Lemken says the lightweight Juwel 6 plough is suited for tractors from 70 to 130hp.

Lemken has introduced the lightweight Juwel 6 to its plough range, which is designed to complement the Juwel 7, 8 and 10 mounted, reversible ploughs.

Autonomous spreader unveiled

Case IH's Trident 5550 applicator is understood to be the agricultural industry's first autonomous spreader.

Case IH has partnered with Raven Industries to launch the Trident 5550 applicator, understood to be the agricultural industry’s first autonomous spreader.

Kuhn balers aim for consistent and constant high performance

Kuhn’s new VB 7100 series balers are aimed at large farmers and contractors looking for a high-performance machine.

Kuhn has introduced the new VB 7100 series balers, aimed at large farmers and contractors looking for a high-performance machine.

New MF tractors arrive in NZ

The new MF 6S.180 tractor with a RB3130F baler in action.

Massey Ferguson has launched its new MF 6S Series in New Zealand.

Less pain - more gain!

The Numnuts device allows farmers to provide targeted pain relief to lambs during tail docking and castration.

A new rubber ring applicator and pain relief delivery device, which provides up to 70% pain reduction in lambs after application, was recently put through its paces on farm.

Paddock selection critical for winter crops

Farmers sowing winter feed crops this spring need to consider the new Intensive Winter Grazing regulations and the environmental impact of growing and grazing these crops.

Farmers are being encouraged to carefully consider where and how they will establish next winter’s forage crops – taking into account soils, slope, water bodies, shelter, livestock classes and regulations.

Live cattle export ban a golden opportunity missed for NZ ag

Nicola Grigg believes that NZ has been robbed of an opportunity to shape welfare standards in the global trade of live animals with the passing of new legislation banning live cattle exports.

OPINION: New Zealand has been robbed of an opportunity to shape welfare standards in the global trade of live animals, with the upcoming passage of a law that will end exports from this country as of April next year.