A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
State farmer Landcorp says it has a strategy to lift its profitability and return to shareholders.
Environment Canterbury has apologised and withdrawn some evidence after being accused of blatant misrepresentation of photos presented to a hearing into the Hurunui District Plan review.
Agencies are keeping a close watch on dry conditions and farmer welfare in Hawke's Bay.
A recently introduced double bale feeder by McIntosh builds on the company's reputation for heavy duty products maintaining best practice design, engineering and production.
Bill Wilson smiles as he looks down on the Waikuku Stream: below him is a superb example of a restored lowland Canterbury stream.
Government funding for the ongoing plan to eradicate bovine tuberculosis has been approved by Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.
Meanwhile, your canine crusader has learned just possibly why MIE was so keen to secure more cash from Beef + Lamb NZ levy funds earlier this year.
Meantime, the Hound would never insinuate that Mr McCarthy is a racist or a xenophobe.
Your old mate was intrigued as to why McCarthy would be so upset about the Hound’s comment, which basically pertained to Messrs Shrimpton and Peters.
It seems the past chairman and current member of Meat Industry Excellence (MIE), John McCarthy, has taken umbrage at the Hound’s suggestion in the May 3 issue.
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The high volume of short second shears eased slightly at the latest NZ Wool Services International's auction compared to the last North Island auction on May 12, says chief executive John Dawson.
Every little bit helps, say North Canterbury farmers, as a series of wintry weather fronts have finally brought some rain into a parched region.
Craig Bowyer spends most of his days driving up and down paddocks on a quad.
Grassland specialist Kuhn has introduced a fully mounted, twin rotor hay or silage rake – a first for the company – in a range of raking widths from 5.40 to 14.70m.
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