A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
Thirty-seven people were killed at work in the last financial year; ten were in the agricultural industry.
State farmer Landcorp is reviewing its full-year profit forecast in the face of a lower milk payout and dry weather.
Australian beef farmers are bracing for a market contraction.
Australian sheep farmers are set to benefit from strong global demand for lamb thanks to tighter supplies from New Zealand.
Wool Services International (WSI) is helping NZ Merino and Landcorp with plans to develop branded products linked back to the farm, says WSI Purelana manager Malcolm Ching.
South Island dairy farmers aim to raise $2 million within three months to launch a research farm.
The lower dollar is one of the main influences behind the present buoyant wool market but there are other positive indicators, says NZ Wool Services International’s Purelana manager Malcolm Ching.
European dairy co-op Arla Foods is boosting its dairy presence in Australia in a joint venture with Australia’s largest cheese importer, F. Mayer Imports.
Soil Scientists need to engage more with society and educate people about the importance of soil.
New Zealand exporters need to play with a straight bat to maintain trust and reputation in key markets, says Jacqueline Rowarth, professor of agribusiness, Massey University.
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Housing cows can either lift profitability or improve the environmental footprint but not both, according to a new study.
An overwhelming response to a sheep welfare survey of farmers, scientists and consumers shows animal wellbeing is of utmost importance to the Australian sheep industry, says Australia’s Sheep CRC.
Stung $250,000 – that has been the true cost, at least, to each Hawkes Bay farmer of a storm that devastated the region in 2011.
Dry conditions are also beginning to bite Fonterra’s North Island milk collection, which last month was 110 million kgMS – 1% lower than January last season.
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