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Is engine re-mapping worth the risk?

Those considering a re-map of tractor’s ECU would be prudent to ask many questions first – especially if it will affect the manufacturer’s warranty.

The start of the harvest season brings thoughts such as ‘there aren’t enough hours in the day’ and for farmers and contractors alike the dream of more engine power.

Pigs are really flying in Canterbury

Darfield farmer James Davidson hopes Pablo Escoboar will help his Selwyn Swine Breeders Syndicate topple the Bhuja Boar Breeders at this year’s Canterbury A&P Show.

Friendly rivalry between groups of young farmers – with as much eye on witty animal names and snappy dressing as the quality of the livestock – has transformed the pig section of the Canterbury A&P Show.

Genetic way to cut nitrogen

Canterbury dairy farmer John Tanner is working to reduce nitrogen output on his farm.

Canterbury dairy farmer John Tanner has been working hard to improve sustainability on his Leeston farm, Dunlac Dairies Ltd, reports CRV Ambreed.

Let’s get the facts, not fiction, on M.bovis

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wishes to set the record straight regarding the article titled ‘Imported semen fingered for M.bovis outbreak’ in Rural News October 24.

Northland farm project looking for target farmers and mentors

Extension 350 chairman Ken Hames, centre holding paper, shows farmers what a ‘cluster’ may look like.

Farmers keen to play a key part in the new Northland Extension 350 programme should raise their hands now.

Safely managing hazardous substances

Hazardous substances are part of everyday farming.

Fuels and chemicals are widely used on farms to help improve productivity, but there can be a cost to the health of you and your workers.

Protecting an environment includes the economy

The role of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in New Zealand is to keep the environment and people safe, whilst enhancing lifestyle – which means considering the economy as well.

Tickled Pink

The Hound's editor was contacted by a Hawkes Bay sheep farmer about an item in the Oct 24 column on American singer Pink’s illogical and ignorant anti-wool stance.

Gassed

This old mutt hears that his good mate and former chairman of failed meat industry ginger group, MIE, John McCarthy was used by Winston Peters as his ‘agriculture advisor’ during the Dutch auction held between Labour and National last month.