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Warm spring on the cards

September-November 2016 temperatures have a 50% chance of being above average in the north of the South Island and very likely (60-70% chance) to be above average in the remaining regions of the country, says NIWA.

Cow theft not an isolated case

The 500 cows seemed to have ‘just vanished’. Neighbour Jill Quigley says.

While police are investigating the theft of 500 cows from an Ashburton farm, another nearby farmer says it is the third known theft of cows this year in a 50km radius of that farm.

Ruataniwha setback?

A controversial land swap deal which would have advanced the Ruataniwha dam scheme may now not go ahead.

Lincoln on the brink?

Lincoln University vice-chancellor Robin Pollard.

Lincoln University could sell or lease some of its farms and shed more staff as it struggles to correct a funding shortfall.

Call to review GMO decision-making welcomed

Federated Farmers’ president Dr William Rolleston.

Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith’s voice of reason is the common sense approach New Zealand needs when it comes to genetically modified organisms, says Federated Farmers’ president Dr William Rolleston.

‘Accessible’ look at Brexit

Prof Joseph’s seminar, Brexit: a view from afar, canvasses the legal implications of the vote.

In a “light” and “accessible” legal seminar, University of Canterbury Professor of Law Philip Joseph will explore the giant leap into the unknown that the vote for Brexit has triggered.

How will you manage your farm’s footprint?

With the impending release of the ‘Healthy River’s Plan for Change’, Owl Farm’s next Farm Focus Day on Wednesday, September 14 will include a session on changing environmental legalisation.

Irrigation could make ‘massive difference’ in North

More than 90,000ha of land could potentially be irrigated in Northland.

Drought has cost Northland dearly in recent years, but a new study shows more than 90,000ha of it could potentially be irrigated offering greater protection from dry weather and contributing millions to the local economy.

Kiwifruit spray season starts

Growers are usually compliant with spray rules but in some areas, a little extra care is appropriate.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are encouraging open dialogue between kiwifruit growers and their neighbours as the kiwifruit spray season starts this month.