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Plenty of advantages to pregnancy scanning

About 70% of farmers pregnancy scan their ewes which should occur between a minimum of 45 days after ram removal from the ewe flock and no later than 100 days after ram introduction.

Smarter cashflows a key to growth

The Government's aim to double the value of agriculture exports by 2025 makes sense given their huge contribution to the economy.

Farmers join forces to improve water

Part of the achievements of the Sustainable Water Accord include riparian guides for every region.

Joint work by industry and the Government has been vital to agriculture making progress on environmental issues.

Brexit bumps

The outcome of the British election is not likely to have any major impact on New Zealand’s negotiations for a free trade agreement, says trade expert Stephen Jacobi.

No complacency among the vines

Zespri's results are positive for everybody -- Gold, Green or organic growers and Zespri shareholders -- but you should never become complacent, says chairman Peter McBride.

Wool event should be a fixture – RWNZ

Organisers of Rural Women New Zealand WoolOn Creative Fashion event want to grow the revamped historic show and use it to promote wool’s many attributes, says committee member Anne Pullar.

Rural honours in abundance

This year's Queen’s Birthday Honours had 13 rural people making the list for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

New rules in danger of squeezing out valued workers

New rules on migrant workers will impact the dairy industry, says DairyNZ.

DairyNZ says proposed new rules on migrant workers will make it harder to employ and retain good staff.

More ag focus needed

The Government needs to ensure we get more agricultural trade with the European Union in any potential free trade agreement – but don’t expect completely free trade, says expert Stephen Jacobi.