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SIAFD wins punters' plaudits

A highlight for the 32,000 visitors at this year’s SIAFD were the working demonstrations held on each day of the event.

After celebrating its 70th year last month, it looks like the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) has hit its heights - with most exhibitors spoken to considering it to now be the 'best' field day of any sort in the country.

Getting a feel for in-lamb ewes

Heavier ewes in good condition invariably have better lambing performances than lighter, skinnier ewes.

Ewes that gain condition before and after mating have higher lambing percentages than ewes that simply stand still.

Animal welfare always front of mind for truckers

Any situation where animals are trapped on a truck creates problems for the driver, says the Road Transport Forum’s Nick Leggett.

Live animals trapped in a truck for six hours in Auckland's summer heat is not acceptable in anyone's view.

Farm Environment Plan course proves attractive

Dr Lucy Birkitt says there is strong demand for all of Massey University’s FEP courses.

Massey University is leading the carge to train rural professionals to help farmers to produce Farm Environment Plans (FEPs). It is running a series of courses ranging from introductory through to an advanced course. Peter Burke caught up with the participants at the advanced course at Massey recently.

Government to back more initiatives to boost food and fibre workforce

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced a series of initiatives to fill critical jobs in the food and fibre sector.

Alliance-supported event raises $42,000 for charity

Kat Moses at the Invercargill Supper Club event 2021.

Alliance Group says it has helped to raise more than $42,000 at a recent Ronald McDonald House South Island Supper Club event in Invercargill.

Good communication the key

Chief executive of Pouarua Farms, Jenna Smith addresses the field day crowd.

As the autumn sun rose in the east, the first of more than 100 people from around the district started arriving for the field day.

Ahuwhenua finalist showcases farm

The Pouarua Farms team all dressed up for the field day. Photo Credit: www.alphapix.co.nz

Pouarua Farms is the largest, single dairy platform in the Hauraki region and it can also lay claim to be one of the best Maori dairy farms in the country.