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Industry and govt at odds over CPDs

ATV accidents and deaths have led government officials to favour CPDs.

The farm quad industry and its regulators are at odds over the fitting of rollover devices on these machines.

Study reveals big ewe wastage

The six year trial showed ewe losses varying from 3.5 to 24.8% per annum.

Massey veterinarian Kate Griffiths recently outlined the results of a six year trial looking at the ability of a ewe to survive as a productive animal until she is culled for age.

Minimising winter grazing damage

West Otago sheep and beef farmer Simon O’Meara.

While winter feed crops are crucial in Simon O’Meara’s farm system, the West Otago sheep and beef farmer is making changes to cut their damage to the environment.

Connecting grass and the city

OPINON: New Zealand's large agricultural sector should not be seen as a hindrance to the development of a more modern and innovative economy.

Less mud throwing — Editorial

A Fish and Game-released photo of cows in deep mud.

It looks like the next attack on farming will take the form of a campaign against winter grazing and the negative impact this can have on livestock and water quality.

Poor loser?

A mate of the Hound reckons former Fonterra director Ashley Waugh must have taken to heart his failure last year to get re-elected to the dairy co-op’s board.

Poor babies

Your old mate is constantly surprised at what snowflakes we have bred in the so-called ‘millennial’ and ‘generation Z’ types.

Cashing in

Your canine crusader finds it hard to have any fondness for the banks in this country.

Why?

Your old mate notes that a recent report out of Oxford University, no less, shows the carbon footprint of New Zealand’s milk production is pretty damn good.