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Three fine, clear days led to healthy enquiries and sales at the 2015 Northland Field Days on February 26 and 28, say the organisers and exhibitors.
Farmers will see more Roundup products on rural store shelves as a result of a new agency deal, says PGG Wrightson subsidiary Agritrade.
Manitou Australia is launching its Gehl R series radial-lift skid loaders ‘down under’, and they are expected to be popular with farmers.
PGG Wrightson trade account holders can now pay for broadband via their PGG monthly trade account. This is one effect of a deal between PGG and internet service provider Wireless Nation.
Luck of the draw won’t come into it when the 32 competitors in this year’s New Zealand Ploughing Championships put steel to soil next month, says the host farmer.
A new class of tractor in the compact, standard market segment is now seen in four Fendt models in the 500 Vario series, the company says.
While much of the focus in the early weaning trials has been on twins, there are even bigger gains to be made for single lambs born on herb mixes.
For several years scientists at Massey University have promoted the idea of using herb pasture mixes such as chicory, plantain and red and white clover.
Eating beef in the Indian state of Maharashtra now gives diners something extra to chew on – arrest, jail and a fine.
A new magnesium-rich feed blend will help beef farmers defeat hypomagnesaemia (magnesium deficiency) and milk fever (calcium deficiency), says the supplier, BEC Feed Solutions.
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Summertime brings its own demands on hard-working King Country dogs that work the hills and valleys for their bosses, day in and day out.
Veterinarians working in agriculture have some major issues on product stewardship looming, says Mark Hosking, managing director of Franklin Vets.
Don't be tempted to give stock a “pick” at parched pastures as soon as they green-up after rain.
Wintering dairy cows may be a useful pasture development tool but once the bulk of the regrassing’s done, sheep and beef can at least match the returns, say award winning North Otago farmers Blair and Jane Smith.
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