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…
New amendments in the Industry Code of Practice have been made in relation to the maximum allowable weight of bales of greasy wool.
Northland landowners keen to secure heavily subsidised poplars and willows to help control erosion and protect water quality should get in quick.
Entries have opened for Beef+Lamb New Zealand's annual NZ Sheep Industry Awards.
Taranaki's latest freshwater report shows ecological health for the region's waterways are showing some of the best results ever in the past 19 years.
If you're an environmental enthusiast on your farm then the Southland Community Environment Awards are your opportunity to shine.
Federated Farmers and other arable industry groups are working with MPI following the detection of blackgrass seeds.
Organics Aoteaora New Zealand (OANZ) says the Green Party's misrepresentation of the 2016 New Zealand Organic Market Report is not acceptable.
Grassland machinery specialist Pottinger has recently announced the availability of disc mowers fitted with the new TriDrive gear optimisation technology.
A new integrated system that offers remote control, as well as monitoring and reporting of pivot irrigation is now available.
Paul Hunter's grows maize and grass silage for sale to local dairy outfits and in winter provides grazing for beef and dairy stock.
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Five hundred years is a long time, but for Ngai Tahu Farming it’s just the beginning – they are working to a 500 year business plan for the iwi.
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The Hound notes that Fonterra’s head of people, culture and safety, Maury Leyland, left the co-op at the end of the month, citing personal reasons.
Your old mate notes that the first group of prisoners from Rimutaka Prison’s new farm skills course graduated early last month.
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