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OPINION: Demand for red meat is booming, while it seems the heyday of plant-based protein is well past its 'best…
Some Waikato farmers are jumping on harvesters to help rural contractors overcome driver shortages.
A proposal by the Timaru District Council (TDC) to extend setbacks in rural areas is raising eyebrows.
A Manawatu farmer has copped a $35,000 fine for ill treatment of sheep.
Business accelerator Sprout is back for 2021 and is looking for cutting edge start-ups in the agtech and foodtech sectors to register for mentorship and the opportunity for investment.
With a 12-year history of recruiting specialised operators from overseas to service the agricultural contracting industry, Hanzon Jobs typically brings in around 200 people to New Zealand each year from the UK and Ireland.
Walling Contracting’s Ben Walling describes his Krone Big M 450 self-propelled mower as a “brilliant machine”.
At a time of depressed wool prices, more and more sheep farmers are looking at reducing costs – such as shearing and parasite control.
There's been a spike in recent weeks of people appearing before the courts on charges of mistreating farm animals.
Potato farmers are relieved that the Government is investigating the dumping of surplus European frozen fries into New Zealand
Covid-related uncertainty continues to affect global dairy markets but strong demand from China is helping New Zealand farmers.
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New Zealand's agricultural equipment sector remains in a positive mood, according to the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA), which represents the sector in manufacturing, retailing and distribution.
With safety at the forefront of all farm activity, there is no better time than now to assess the safety in your shearing shed.
John Deere has released new software updates to its Operations Centre and MyOperations App.
A Kubota RTV-X1140, the highest horsepower RTV in its class, has been tried and tested by Taranaki farmer Kevin (Smiley) Barrett – who also happens to be the father of three well-known All Blacks.
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