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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…
Martyn Dunne retired last week as the director-general of the Ministry for Primary Industries after five years in the role and 50 years in the public service.
Maui Milk chairman Paul McGilvary says the company needs more sheep milk to meet market demand and achieve processing efficiency.
LIC chief executive Wayne McNee says the co-op remains well placed in the face of mergers of global dairy genetics and herd improvement companies.
Canterbury's big Central Plains Water scheme is now fully operational, following the formal opening of stage two by former All Black captain Richie McCaw.
The Environmental Protection Authority is to investigate products containing synthetic pyrethroids as part of its revamped reassessments announced in mid-October.
Fonterra's shareholders council has delivered a scathing report on the co-op’s performance last year.
Pāmu Farms’ acting chairman is urging greater use of technology to reduce the drudgery of some farm tasks.
More labourers from the Pacific Islands are coming to work on New Zealand orchards.
Meat co-op Alliance Group has distributed $1.73 million to shareholders in loyalty payments.
Smart farmers won't just look to technlogy to save time and energy — they'll also look to it to imporve onfarm safety.
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Most heavy-duty post drivers require a heavy-duty or substantial tractor to carry the implements on the three-point linkage.
Increasing daily bale output was a priority for Davidson Contracting and the key reason for the firm’s upgrading its NH BR 6090 baler to a New Holland RB125C combi at the start of last season.
Much like the price of petrol, the power outputs of self-propelled forage harvesters continue to rise.
Already well-known in the northern hemisphere for its manure, lime and fertiliser spreaders, Agri-Spread ought to be a great fit for the New Zealand agricultural sector.
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