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TB plan out for discussion

Proposed changes to the TBfree programme will have a big impact on pest control work.

The future of TB control in New Zealand is in the hands of farmers and other key stakeholders, with the TB Plan proposal now open for consultation.

Subdivision and round length prove successful for drystock farmers

Subdivision and longer round length has transformed George and Peggy Morrison’s Northland drystock farm into a highly profitable operation. The farm was the subject of a recent Beef + Lamb NZ field day.

Set up the young to succeed

Setting popele up to be successful – that’s the challenge Massey University faces according to its new pro vice-chancellor, science, Professor Ray Geor.

Ewe output key to selection policy

Mangarata Farm is looking at gains from producing more quality finishing lambs.

At Mangarata Farm in Wairarapa they are selecting for ewes that will ‘bounce back’ after lambing and conceive twins each year.

Antibiotic resistance plans need attention

Agcarm wants the Government to speed up the process of introducing management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in New Zealand, says Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross.

Gong for Oamaru vet

NZVA’s inaugural sheep and beef vet of the year Oamaru’s Dave Robinson.

Oamaru vet Dave Robinson has been recognised for his huge contribution to the sheep and beef sector, receiving the inaugural award Vet of the Year – Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian.

TB control plan under fire

Anti-1080 campaigners claim possums are scapegoats for TB outbreaks nationwide.

The anti-1080 lobby Farmers Against Ten Eighty (FATE) is claiming possums are scapegoats for TB outbreaks nationwide.

A JCB but not as we know it

It's no surprise to see JCB bring new products to the market, but the recent release of the 1CX-T combines their know-how of back-hoe loaders with the go-anywhere ability of rubber tracks.

Goat feeders meet growing need

A new range of goat feeding equipment will soon hit the shelves.

A recently introduced premium range of goat feeding equipment from Stallion Plastics should hit the shelves in time for this year’s kid rearing season.

Hi-tech displays awe visitors

They say innovation is changing the way we do business and this was professionally demonstrated by the Tulloch site at National Fieldays.

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A howling success from South Korea

There's no doubt South Korea knows a thing or two about producing great products at extremely competitive prices and the Samsung, Kia and Hyundai are recognised in most households.

We came, we saw, we ate

The National Fieldays generated enquiries and orders for exhibitors despite the downturn in dairying.

Well it's all over for another year. The tents and flagpoles have been taken down, the bark and mulch have been swept up and flogged off to the local garden centres: that was Fieldays 2015.