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Chicken Little

OPINION: If you're one of the few still reading the NZ Herald, you'd have seen Chicken Little academics screaming that the sky is falling because Judith Collins has focused Marsden science grants on actual science.

Editorial: Escaping Trump's wrath

The problem for NZ is that the US has grown in importance as a market for our meat, so yes, we do need the US, probably more than they need us.

OPINION: President Donald Trump's bizarre hard line approach to the world of what was once 'rules-based trade' has got New Zealand government officials, politicians and exporters on tenterhooks.

Wool pellets to boost gardens

Jessica White says Cozy Crops makes the most out of their sheep and ensures that nothing they produce goes to waste.

With wool prices steadily declining and shearing costs on the rise, a Waikato couple began looking for a solution for wool from their 80ha farm.

Minerals make a difference

CP Lime Solutions has announced their new range of Vitalise mineral supplements for sheep.

Ensuring livestock receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is essential for optimal health and productivity, as they play crucial roles in various physiological processes, including growth, reproduction, and disease resistance.

New seed drill tech coming

Proceed V 24 will improve precision and increase planting efficiencies for NZ farmers and growers from the 2026 season.

Incorporating Vaderstad's latest seed drill technology, the Proceed V 24, is said to improve precision and increase planting efficiencies for New Zealand farmers and growers from the 2026 season.

Ford's new addition

The Everest Tremor offers a 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine delivering 184kW of power and 600Nm of torque.

Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely popular SUV family, said to offer improved offroad capabilities, without compromising on towing capacity or on-road comfort.

Board elections 'a transparent process'

Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) chair Kate Acland says there are clear governance processes in place to ensure fairness and transparency.

Power Farming and Topcon join forces

Power Farming can now offer and extend Topcon’s industry leading solutions beyond its existing customers to a wider audience.

Over the last half-decade, the rapid adoption of GPS, guidance and a host of management and data recording functions has emphasised the need for a knowledgeable and reliable product and support provider.

Revamped cattle crush - easy on workers, cattle

The auto head yoke automatically catches any cattle beast as it tries to move through the crush.

Combi Clamp prides itself for being well known for offering sheep and cattle equipment solutions that are easy to operate and safer for users, while also ensuring an animal’s wellbeing and comfort.

Meeting face-to-face with vegetable, fruit growers

These are exciting times for the hort sector, with export revenues expected to reach a record $8 billion by 30 June, says Kate Scott.

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team is looking forward to connecting with growers at the upcoming South Island Agricultural Field Days, says HortNZ chief executive Kate Scott.