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Changing the face of the Mackenzie

The five agencies with statutory responsibility for managing land and water in the Mackenzie Basin have welcomed a report outlining ways for them to better coordinate their work.

Swede stuff-up fans out

The visual differences between yellow- and white-fleshed swede varieties alerted PGG Wrightson Seeds to a mix-up in swede seed affecting many farmers. SUPPLIED/PGG WRIGHTSON

PGG Wrightson is blaming human error for a mix-up resulting in farmers, mostly in the South Island, planting a livestock swede of a variety older than they ordered.

Rural med school pledge at risk

Short-sightedness and political game-playing by the new Government have prompted the withholding of $4.5 million pledged to help set up a Waikato rural medical school.

Milk supply battle heats up in Mooloo land

The battle for Waikato milk supply is hotting up with Synlait’s entry into the region.

The battle for milk supply in Waikato is heating up with Canterbury processor Synlait entering the region.

While 95% of agricultural emissions will not come under the Emissions Trading Scheme, farmers will have an option to opt in and gain the financial benefit, says Minister for the Environment David Parker.

Good story needs telling

Dairy Holdings chief executive Colin Glass.

The dairy industry is full of passionate people -- farmers who take ownership of their problems and want to be recognised for their good work, says Dairy Holdings chief executive Colin Glass.

Fourth bulk carrier ordered to leave New Zealand

The Ministry for Primary Industries has directed a fourth bulk carrier from Japan to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of brown marmorated stink bug aboard the vessel.

Rural-urban divide narrowing — report

A new survey shows many Kiwis – both urban and rural – hold a similar and positive view of the primary sector.

Fast, accurate spraying every time

Amazone has unveiled three innovations in its latest range of sprayers to achieve application accuracy across the entire working boom width.

German farm machinery manufacturer Amazone has unveiled three innovations said to achieve unprecedented application accuracy across the entire working width of the boom.