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'Cheap seed comes with major risks'

Newly appointed Plant Breeders and Research Association chief executive Sarah Clark wants farmers to choose modern proprietary cultivars which are supported by years of investment, testing and development.

Choosing pasture seed at bargain prices may seem an attractive way for farmers to reduce autumn or spring re-sowing costs, but it comes with significant risks, says the NZ Plant Breeders and Research Association (PBRA).

Foliar feeding 'lifts N efficiency'

Tow and Fert Multi 4000 delivers liquid fertiliser to pasture.

Research findings published in Europe support the concept of foliar fertilisation or foliar feeding in improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) while maintaining pasture productivity.

Nedap aims to help farmers maximise herd’s potential

Nedap currently offers its Cow Collar and cloud software technology in NZ through its business partners.

Livestock management technology provider Nedap is on a mission – to put the power of precision farming on the side of New Zealand dairy farmers.

South Island Agricultural Field Days gets new admin building

SIAFD chair Andrew Stewart says the new building epitomises the steady development it has put into the Kirwee site.

A brand-spanking new administration building will greet visitors to this year's South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) at Kirwee.

High commodity prices, farmer optimism bode well for event

South Island Agricultural Field Days chairman for 2025, Andrew Stewart.

The 2025 South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) chairman, Rangiora farmer Andrew Stewart, is predicting a successful event on the back of good news coming out of the farming sector and with it a greater level of optimism among farmers.

Fruit deliveries crucial to classrooms

The Fruit in Schools programme supplies fresh fruit to over 126,000 students in NZ primary schools.

Now in its 20th year, the Fruit in Schools (FIS) programme is playing an increasingly vital role in supporting children facing hunger.

Sue's secret to boardoom success

A career she never planned - that's how Cantabrian Sue Suckling OBE describes her trajectory as a director.

Why treaty bill is still relevant

OPINION: Last month marked the beginning of the political year, beginning with Waitangi Day.

Hear the voice of farmers

OPINION: As a food-growing nation, few would argue that much of New Zealand's future economy lies in the growth of our food exports, and many would support the goal of doubling their value.