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Expect a court summons for bobby calf abuse – MPI

With new regulations on bobby calves in force from August 1, MPI is encouraging people to report breaches.

Young Canterbury bee man buzzing

NZ Honey owner James Malcolm with a typical beehive frame in winter storage at the company base at Loburn, North Canterbury. Bottom left: James Malcolm inspects a queen-breeding hive at a site near the company base at Loburn, North Canterbury.

North Canterbury beekeeper James Malcolm is going from strength to strength in a fast-changing industry facing the challenges of increasing corporatisation, new technology, parasites and even hive thefts.

Mining rich gold from data

Landcorp is ramping up its use of technology in its strategy to improve overall performance. It's even issuing smartphones to all its staff to maximise the collection of data.

The biggest yet

A record 153 people turned out at this year’s RCNZ annual conference in Paihia.

Rural contractors from around the country descended on the Bay of Islands in late June for this year's RCNZ annual conference.

Why weather forecasters make economists look good

The first six months of 2016 were the warmest start to a year on record in New Zealand.

Macleod leaves Shanghai

Andy Macleod, the chief executive of the Chinese-owned Pengxin New Zealand Farm Group, resigned earlier this month.

All-rounder takes out young farmer title

Compere Mark Leishman congratulates the 2016 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, Athol New, at the Grand Final Awards ceremony in Timaru on July 9.

A strong all-round showing has won a dairy manager from Rakaia the title of FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

Ballance gears up to support farmers working within limits

Ballance Agri-Nutrients has formed a specialist Farm Sustainability Services team as it gears up to meet the growing need for nutrient budgeting services and farm environmental plans as farmers adjust to working within environmental limits.

Cherished kiwi breeding champ retires at Tanekaha

Much loved Two Toes being released completely free of his monitoring and tracking device into the Tanekaha predator controlled area.

Much loved kiwi breeding stud "Two Toes" has been released for the last time at the Tanekaha Community Pest Control Area in Northland.

Dam good decision — Editorial

This month's decision by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council confirming its intention to invest in the Ruataniwha water storage scheme is a good one.

This month's decision by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) confirming its intention to invest in the Ruataniwha water storage scheme is a good one.