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Agchemical operators need to have certification

RURAL CONTRACTORS New Zealand (RCNZ) says it endorses recent warnings by Waikato Regional Council (WRC) that agrichemical contractors operating without certification are breaching regulations.

Building sheepmeat demand globally

BEEF + LAMB New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia and Mexico for sheepmeat cooperation.

Agri One gets new head

Mark Williamson, AgriOne's new chief executive officer

Lincoln University and Massey University have appointed Mark Williamson as chief executive officer of their joint venture, Agri One.

From garage to exports in 25 years

CF Moto quads roll off the production line.

WE ALL know China makes some crap. But we also know China makes quality items – Apple i-Phones, supertankers, Red Bands and Swandris, to name a few. The trick is knowing which is which.

Promising feed efficiency findings

Dr Tricia Johnson’s studied ewes’ feed efficiency.

FOR ALL the talk about feed efficiency in the sheep industry it’s actually a trait with little science to support it when it comes to grazing animals, a review of the international literature by AgResearch has found.

Tailing trial work continues

TWO SEASONS into an investigation of the impact of tailing or docking lambs has prompted further analysis to see if longer tails could increase processing revenue by generating extra product for rendering or sale, says Alliance Group.

Sheep industry looking to emulate dairy’s size and success with genetics

THE SHEEP industry’s newest genetics body is revamping the sector’s selection systems to emulate the scale and power of those used in the dairy industry.

Sorghum-sudan grass summer-safe option

Pioneer says its Bettagraze can help bridge summer feed deficits.

FACED WITH a dry seedbed in late spring, what are you going to sow?

Changes at women’s dairy network

DWN chair Michelle Wilson (right) hands over to Justine Kidd (left).

MICHELLE WILSON handed over the reins of the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) board to former Dairy Woman of the Year and BEL Group head Justine Kidd at the annual meeting last month.

Chocolate milk takes supermarkets by storm

Lewis Road chocolate milk is the ‘in’ product in many supermarkets.

FOR MOST of us the supermarket aisle is a hunting ground for bargains but for entrepreneur Peter Cullinane it has spawned winning ideas.

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Wool company calls for supply commitment

WOOLS OF NZ is on track for a maiden profit this year, says chief executive Ross Townshend.

Agriculture offers many career options

AGRICULTURE OFFERS many more career opportunities than just farming. That’s the message from 2014 Young Farmer of the Year, David Kidd, the guest speaker at the recent Massey Agricultural Awards dinner.