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OPINION: Dust ups between rural media and PR types aren't unheard of but also aren't common, given part of the…
Lamb producers could learn from New Zealand tourism by targeting top-end Chinese markets, says Westpac economist Nathan Penny.
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is launching an international search for a new chief executive.
For the most part, 2013’s economic themes for the rural sector are looking generally positive.
A sea-faring mate of the Hound tells of an encounter with a marine weatherman in Russell, Bay of Islands, while boating there over the festive season.
Your old mate is well aware of the disdain many farmers hold for the shiny suits and paper shufflers who work in offices.
The first bit of good news to emerge in 2013 is that the Ministry for Primary Industry is going to live up to its new name and to start taking a leadership role in the primary sector. Federated Farmers – and others – will be pleased to see MPI’s aiming to be a Ministry FOR, not OF Primary Industry.
I have two big wishes for 2013; an end to the ‘farmer v. environmentalist’ bickering and the Trans Pacific Partnership.
Rabobank says it has a strong outlook for the New Zealand dairy sector, with its December survey showing confidence moving back into positive territory.
JOHN FELL has a large business in Kawerau with a huge work force, yet he’s never had any problems with ACC, Health and Safety, unions, strike action, or even wage negotiations.
WAIKATO FARMER Dave Muggeridge’s farming philosophy is simple: keep grass in good condition and monitor growth weekly.
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THINK ABOUT your farm as a series of land units and manage them accordingly.
THE FESTIVE season saw thirty-four lucky farmers land an extra and unexpected Christmas present courtesy of animal health firm Coopers and a range of other companies involved in its Bumper Season initiative.
EARLY SPORE counts point to a potentially severe facial eczema season with vets advising clients to heed the warning signs and protect stock.
Southland contractor Jason Hawker says you don’t know what you’re missing until you’ve tried a McHale baler.
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