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OPINION: Your old mate's ear has been chewed off recently by farmers voicing their displeasure with the National Party, particularly…
SICK AND tired of bad press about farming? Then why not enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards?
AUSTRALIA’S WOOL growers have spent A$7 million in five years fighting a national wild dog plague that threatened to put them out of business.
The chairperson of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) says while animals will continue to be needed for research, testing and teaching, she expects the number to gradually decline.
A SURVEY prompted by lack of data on calf deaths in the New Zealand dairy industry has found there’s a huge range in mortality.
I CONFESS to persevering longer than most people with dogs that have issues, and I admit it is more enjoyable working with a dog that shows ability from day one. Perhaps I should be more ruthless? When do you draw the line with a problem dog?
TWO GOLDONI Quasar 90 tractors (85hp) are helping ease the load of Psa management on a Hawkes Bay orchard, says the tractor supplier.
THE WORLD ploughing championships for 2014 recently concluded with mixed results for the two New Zealand competitors.
A HERBICIDE made by Zelam, now into its third year of use, kills weeds in beet crops.
BOOK NOW for exhibit space at the 2015 Northland Field Days, says event coordinator Meagan Edmonds.
A NEW quad from US manufacturer Polaris represents a “complete redesign” of the preceding model.
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HAVING PROBLEMS keeping your product / feed dry on your farm?
RURAL CONTRACTORS New Zealand is questioning the high cost of machinery and parts charged contractors and farmers.
FARMER BRUCE McLennan says he uses his BvL Topstar silage block cutter on his grass silage and maize silage stacks to reduce wastage.
HOOK TOGETHER five or six Milk Bar feed trailers and tow them through any gateway – no collisions!
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