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OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
The latest offerings from some of Europe's leading farm machinery manufacturers will be on show at the New Zealand National Fieldays.
For Southland sheep and beef farmer Cameron Kerr, Vredestein tyres are helping to overcome the daily challenges of operating in steep hill country.
New Holland has expanded its tractor offering with two new models, the T7.290 and T7.315.
Track systems have many advantages over conventional wheel and tyre systems, not least more grip and reduced ground compaction.
It's a long way from Whangamomona to Somerset, but distance has been no barrier for Taranaki shearer Darren Alexander.
Calving cows means late nights and early mornings, with statistics showing around 18% of heifers need help and 7% of calves die at birth.
A key message to all growers or farmers using fungicides is to use all available modes of action in different products and not rely on a single fungicide action group.
A farmer hit for two years by drought says farm management software from Farm IQ is helping him make timely decisions and get better results.
Ups and downs in income are a tough issue for businesses in the primary sector.
Fonterra farmer shareholders will vote this week on changes to the co-op's governance.
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Parliament can be as nasty – or not – as you want to make it, says first-time MP and dairy farmer Barbara Kuriger.
Silver Fern Farms' board has called on a group of minority shareholders to withdraw their call for a special meeting.
The Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) is to launch a series of computer courses to help farmers put technology to work.
Showcasing clear pathways to encourage young people into primary industry careers will be the focus of New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) at National Agricultural Fieldays.
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