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Tau fly found in Auckland suburb

The tropical fly represents a biosecurity threat to some horticultural crops, but not the significant threat posed by Queensland fruit fly.

A single Tau fly has been found in surveillance traps in South Auckland and is under investigation by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Steak of Origin entries close next month

The Beef+Lamb competition is open to beef farmers, retailers, wholesalers and foodservice.

Entries for the Steak of Origin challenge close on February 19.

Waipa catchment abuzz with opportunity

An example of manuka plantings which could be undertaken to aid natural reversion to stabilise land.

Protect your land and take up a buzzing opportunity to earn extra cash.

Meat returns down despite dollar drop

Analysis by Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Economic Service shows total red meat (including beef, veal, lamb and mutton) export revenue reached a record high over the quarter.

Record revenue was made in the last quarter, despite the NZD depreciation and average per tonne values being down.

Waikato woman wins poultry award

Dahook Azzam, 2015 Poultry Trainee of the Year (right), receives her award from PIANZ Chairman, Adrian Revell.

Waikato's Dahook Azzam regards her job at an Inghams Enterprises meat chicken breeder farm as an ideal opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Drought in south enters second year

Widespread drought conditions in the South Island mean the medium-scale event classification will be extended until the end of June, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today.

Irrigating farmers coping well with El Nino

While drought conditions persist in many parts of the country, some irrigating farmers are coping well, says IrrigationNZ.

Rabbit rissoles for field day crowds

This year will again see another pest – the rabbit – turned into an appetising treat, rissoles with garlic and fennel.

Rabbit rissoles with garlic and fennel will be the wild food treat used to lure visitors to the Northland Regional Council's marquee at Kaipara's upcoming Northland Field Days.

High output, low maintenance still focus

Over the years, Case IH has developed a machine that has high output, low maintenance and is easy to operate.

Case IH started the trend towards rotor separation with the Axial Flow combine harvesters as far back as 1977.

Plan to head off FE

Farmers are being encouraged to consider the risk of facial eczema (FE) in the coming months as weather conditions point to a 'bad' season with dry conditions looming.