The North Island wool auction this week remained mostly firm except for the higher volume of shorter shears, which eased, compared to last week.

Federated Farmers North Canterbury say farmers affected by the drought are facing a tough year ahead and will be struggling with some tough decisions.

An Angus sirloin from the farm of Forbes and Angus Cameron in Ashhurst, Manawatu has picked up the Steak of Origin award for nation's most tender and tasty steak.

Horticulture New Zealand has increased the number of places it offers on its highly regarded industry Leadership Programme this year.

Applications are now open for the Woolworths Agriculture Business Scholarship Programme, available to young Kiwis working in the primary industries sector.

New Zealand strong wool, renowned for its use in carpets, is set to become world famous for a new use – on people's feet.

A weaker New Zealand dollar, limited wool volumes and renewed client interest, combined to lift local prices across the board says NZWSI general manager, John Dawson.

Fairbrother Industries has introduced a new rock spike attachment for the Kinghitter series of postdrivers. 

Farmers wanting to shift solid or liquid manures should note Toplink Machinery’s UK-made Powerspread.

NZ Tractors at the recent South Island Agricultural Field Days exhibited the Sumo Mixidisc from the UK. 

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