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Rabobank is to open a second branch in Northland, at Dargaville. It has had a branch at Whangarei for 10 years.
Federated Farmers has undergone a major transition during the past four-five years.
Throughout New Zealand, right now, various district councils are busy developing new rules to restrict all subdivision of our better quality rural land.
Would-be trustees must carefully weigh the risks versus rewards of accepting a role on a trust.
For several years Lincoln and Massey Universities, and private researchers and individuals, have promoted plantain, chicory, lucerne and red clover as an alternative to traditional rye grass and white clover.
An experiment at Massey University is investigating the best way to get Friesian bulls to grow faster during the summer. So far, it looks like grazing them on an herb mix is proving to be the winner.
With mating only weeks away for earlier lambing flocks, around the country vets are reminding breeders of the perennial risk of toxoplasmosis and campylobacter, and relaying tips to boost fertility in the face of the dry.
Agcarm – the industry association which represents crop protection, animal health and rural supplier businesses – has appointed Mark Ross as its new chief executive.
Some 150,000 Magnum tractors have rolled off the production line since its introduction way back in 1987.
Setup for the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) in March 25-27 is underway, and the organisers expect a rise in exhibitor and visitor numbers. The new site at Kirwee is seen as a big draw.
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The new L Series Balers from John Deere are designed to maximise performance, increase uptime, and lower the overall cost of operation.
During dry spells irrigating farmers come under the spotlight.
It is very important when you rear a pup to start as you mean to go on.
Farmers must act now if they are to cope with the effects of a predicted drought, Lincoln University experts say.
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