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OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
Restrictions on new dairy conversions and irrigation are coming as the Government grapples with improving waterways around the country.
State farmer Landcorp (Pāmu) returned a net loss of $11 million in the year to June 30, 2019.
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has told co-op employees that more work is needed to turn the business around.
Lamb prices have cracked the $8/kg mark for the second successive year and things could get even better.
Sheep and beef farmers are unhappy with the Government’s proposals to improve freshwater quality around the country.
The Government says it is taking action to stop the degradation of waterways and clean up rivers and lakes within a generation.
Local makers of high capacity tipping trailers have some way to go to keep up with Irish manufacturers.
Norwood has imported the biggest tractor yet seen in New Zealand -- a New Holland T9.670 scraper.
These old shipping containers out front of rural properties can be mighty well-travelled.
German engine manufacturer MAN has a new Stage V compliant unit destined to power self propelled foragers and combine harvesters worldwide.
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Four years ago, Sharon and Wayne George decided they would quit the corporate rat-race to travel New Zealand in their nine-metre motorhome.
A British contractor recently demonstrated the capabilities of precision machinery in modern farming.
New CLAAS Lexion 8000 and 7000 series combine harvesters have arrived in Australasia, reports Claas Harvest Centre.
Johne’s disease remains an issue for livestock farmers New Zealand-wide.
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