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The Honda XR150L ticks the right boxes for a farm bike – easy to ride, quiet, light and easy to service.
A New Zealand internet service provider claims its satellite network is not only taking internet access to all the places traditional broadband can’t reach – it’s now twice as fast.
Not sure if you are ok to drive? For the first time, Kiwi motorists can do a police grade breathalyser test via their Android smartphone.
The New Holland T6 Auto Command tractor has won the Boerentrekker of the Year Award 2014 in the Netherlands – ‘Best Farmer’s Tractor’ for the year.
Manawatu contractor Kerry Ploen’s new Lely Splendimo PC 330 mower is cutting cleaner than he has ever seen, says Lely NZ.
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Ross Barker was always keen on Case IH tractors, but needed the support of a local dealer before he bought his Maxxum 125 Silver two years ago.
With dry conditions and a disappointing venison schedule, it has been a tough start to the year for many non-velvet deer farmers.
Horizons Regional Council is urging farmers to keep an eye out for yellow bristle grass, an invasive summer weed that spreads rapidly through pasture causing a loss in production.
AgResearch scientist Dr Phil Rolston has been awarded the Chinese government's most prestigious science award for his contributions to agriculture in China.
Farmers in South Canterbury and North Otago will feel the financial crunch of the drought-like conditions shortly, with Westpac gearing up to assist its hardest hit customers in the regions.
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As dry conditions continue to prevail over the country, Federated Farmers are warning farmers and the rural community against mowing roadside vegetation.
Beef farmers across the country are putting their best entries forward for the thirteenth annual Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin Competition.
Rural Women New Zealand is concerned for the mental well being of farmers as they struggle with the current drought.
Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitikei is launching its own Farm Day program to educate the next generation and the urban community.
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