New Zealand farmers can already subscribe to satellite-based services assessing their pasture levels; now scientists hope they can take satellite imaging to the next step and unlock information about its nutritional value.

Massey University and Masterton-based farm finance platform Farm Focus are running a pilot programme where second-year students complete a series of farming financial budgeting and cashflow forecasting assignments, based on real-life data.

OPINION: With the 2024 edition of National Fieldays behind us, it would be fair to say that although the mood was positive – a plus, given the negative sentiment across the rural sector – you must wonder if this showcase format’s days are numbered.

OPINION: The challenge of climate change means pursuing many avenues to help New Zealand’s farmers meet demands from within our own country and globally.

OPINION: Growers and orchardists will be breathing easy following last week’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ruling that there are no grounds to review the approval for the use of glyphosate.

OPINION: In 2021 a group of prominent academics got ’cancelled’ for daring to oppose changes to the school curriculum that put all mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), which can incorporate spiritual elements, on par with empirical science.

OPINION: On top of the rural banking inquiry, several as-yet-unnamed banks are facing a complaint to the Financial Markets Authority over their role in a government bond sale.

OPINION: Fed up with the appalling decision making over successive governents that has left us with third-world infrastructure? You're not alone.

OPINION: The Marsden Fund used to be reserved for top-tier research funding but now stands accused of burning public funds on PC identity politics crap.

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