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The first of seven finalists will be determined next weekend (starting February 9) as the Northern Region starts the 2013 Regional Finals for the ANZ Young Farmer Contest.
Waterways in some parts of the Waikato have now dropped to flows which trigger restrictions on water takes, and the threat of this happening in other parts of the region is increasing, the Waikato Regional Council says.
Rabobank has welcomed the red meat sector collaboration between industry and government to enhance the long-term profitability of New Zealand's beef and lamb industries.
Prices were generally lower for most categories when 19,700 bales went offer from this week's combined North and South Island auction which saw an 80% clearance, NZ Wool Services International Ltd's general manager, John Dawson reports.
Westland Milk Products customers are being assured food safety and human health has not been put at risk by the discovery of traces of DCD in some of its own samples this week.
Federated Farmers will consult members on proposed changes that could reshape the delivery of physical mail to over half a million New Zealanders in rural areas.
The Alliance Group is now supplying Pure South beef, venison and lamb to a restaurant in Singapore's iconic waterfront precinct.
The Red Meat sector will get $32 million in PGP funding for a collaborative programme to push for the adoption of best practice by sheep and beef farmers.
Water reforms and improved irrigation are top priorities for the MPI, according to its Director General, Wayne McNee.
There’s a big difference between farmers being experienced with quad bikes and being competent to use them across a wide range of tasks according to Ona de Rooy, general manage health and safety operations at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MIBE).
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UNFAVOURBALE WEATHER is piling further pressure on sheep farmers grappling with low lamb prices.
Back on the farm at Ruawai, Lockwood Smith decided he wanted to breed cattle – partly because the farm was no longer suitable for running sheep.
Hugh and Pru Lilburn, who farm Drysdale Station and Ferndale Properties – inland Hunterville, held their first on farm sale on January 9; yarding 7360 lambs from the two properties.
DANISH DAIRY cooperative Arla Foods is ditching expansion plans in Europe and increasing its focus on China, Russia and Africa/Middle East.
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