Arable advocacy?
OPINION: Spare a thought for the arable farmer, squeezed on one side by soft global prices and on the other…
Your old mate hears there’s a bit of concern about the state of rural publishing in this country.
Farmer confidence has fallen sharply over recent months.
A new $2 million Seminis Onion Breeding Station in Pukekohe is “a terrific asset to have in that district in particular,” says Onions NZ chief executive Michael Ahern.
For the 2018 season, the newly launched FR920 is the most powerful self-propelled forage harvester from New Holland.
An airless tyre from Michelin might suit agriculture but until now has been available only in North America for industrial applications.
Farmers keen to save their bodies are taking note of a recent offering from Polaris, test driven by Rural News.
Agriculture is in a sweet spot, says ASB rural economist Nathan Penny.
Two key trade agreements could dictate beef sales in 2018, claims Rabobank.
A $25 million upgrade and expansion of Danone’s Auckland blending and processing plant in late February has doubled its production capacity for finished products.
Rural trader PGG Wrightson (PGW) last week had good news for shareholders in its half-year results.
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Maize crops across Taranaki were flattened when ex-cyclone Gita hit the region last month.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is taking new measures to reduce the risk of brown marmorated stink bugs entering NZ via vehicles and machinery imported from Japan.
Two high profile candidates have put their hands up for Silver Fern Farms board elections this year.
While the Toyota Hilux is the ‘go to’ for anyone looking for a no-nonsense ute, it’s probably been losing some ground to Ford and Holden.
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