Young Māori to the fore
Three young Māori farmers will compete in late May for the title of Young Māori Farmer of the year.
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Opposition slam ‘small’ biosecurity allocation in budget
The Government has allocated “an extraordinarily small sum” to strengthen Biosecurity, National’s spokesperson for Agriculture Nathan Guy says.
NAIT improvements begin today
Work will start immediately to improve New Zealand’s animal tracing system, says Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor.
Rural News Group ‘here to stay’
Independently-owned Rural News Group says its newspapers will continue to serve the primary sector.
Poor management aiding drench resistance
Livestock monocultures and inappropriate drenching practices are helping raise internal parasite resistance to triple combination drenches, says AgResearch.
National
Too stoned to work!
Substance abuse problems, timekeeping and the attitude of young people entering workforce must be addressed for the future of the…
Bank teams up with young farmers
Heartland Bank is teaming up with NZ Young Farmers in a bid to support young people at the forefront of…
Tractor driver worked almost 200 hours in two weeks before fatal crash
WorkSafe is warning employers that fatigue from long hours of work must not compromise worker safety.
Farming Expo back in Stratford
The second BDO Farming Expo will be held in Taranaki on May 17.
Fair partnership for M. bovis response
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the previous Government took a hands-off approach to biosecurity.
World
Fodder crisis hits Irish dairy farmers
A fodder crisis is forcing Irish dairy farmers to buy feed from other farmers around the country.
Europeans in a pickle over glyphosphate
A move in the EU over licensing the use of glyphosate is bothering the farming industry.
Get Brexit right – UK dairy farmers
Brexit presents “the biggest seismic change” to the dairy industry in the UK, says Tomas Pietrangeli, UK managing director of Arla Foods.
EU hardline blamed for Brexit
An Irish politician is blaming the inflexibility and hardline tactics of the European Union (EU) on the UK voting to leave the bloc.
Are EU and UK doing the dirty of NZ?
The New Zealand meat industry could be hit by fallout from the tense and divisive Brexit negotiations.
Opinion
Positive signs on water quality garner negativity
National river quality trends give cause for optimism, according to Land and Water Aotearoa (LAWA).
Be honest — Editorial
At times it is hard not to believe the meme that ‘Minister of Everything’ David Parker really does hate farmers…
Feds never was anti-NAIT
Some assertions made in the Rural News editorial, ‘Get with the programme’ on April 3, 2018 were unfair, wildly untrue…
Irrigation not an environmental irritation
OPINION: Irrigation can reduce soil erosion.
Tougher penalties needed for stock theft
OPINION: Parliament's show of support for tougher deterrents against livestock theft is welcome news.
Agribusiness
NZ formula makers sweet with NZ
The Ministry for Primary Industries and the New Zealand Government over time have done an excellent job of building the…
Aussie live exports under microscope
Australians’ outrage at scenes of dead and dying sheep on ships to the Middle East is forcing exporters to shape…
Alliance gives international chefs a taste of NZ
Alliance Group recently hosted overseas chefs and writers in an effort to differentiate its products and position itself as a…
What US/China trade tension means for NZ ag
New Zealand agriculture may soon feel the waves from intensifying trade conflict between the US and China.
Alternative proteins a potential bottom line booster
Guy Wrigley, Federated Farmers arable industry chairman, said the prospect of plant-based protein foods should not be cause for alarm.
Management
No s**t Sherlock
If every farm in New Zealand used the new ClearTech system for harvesting clean water from dairy effluent, NZ would save 42 billion litres of freshwater each year.
Young Māori to the fore
Three young Māori farmers will compete in late May for the title of Young Māori Farmer of the year.
The risks and opportunities of hill country surveyed
Farmers in Canterbury and Manawatu have shared stories on their hill country development experiences to give regulators and other farmers a better understanding of managing risks and opportunities on this type of land.
Age not wearing this farmer
Moyra Bramley was born in 1933, the year Sir Apirana Ngata and Lord Bledisloe inaugurated the Ahuwhenua Trophy to recognise excellence in Maori farming — now Ms Bramley has at least a 50/50 chance of winning that trophy.
Family farm wins Auckland award
The Dill family of Kaipara Flats, north of Auckland, has won the 2018 Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Farm Health
Poor management aiding drench resistance
Livestock monocultures and inappropriate drenching practices are helping raise internal parasite resistance to triple combination drenches, says AgResearch.
Calm ewes equals more lambs
A calm temperament in ewes improves ovulation rate and successful pregnancies, according to a study published by The University of…
Good autumn may lead to increased worm burden
Good Autumn growth sets the scene for maximum growth rates in beef cattle post-weaning, but beware worms in pasture, warns…
Managing fodder beet health problems
Farm veterinarians are struggling with the emerging animal health effects of long-term fodder beet use on dairy farms, says DairyNZ…
Solving the genetic jigsaw
Researchers at Livestock Improvement Corp (LIC) are working with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to piece together a genetic…
Machinery & Products
Don’t rely on ‘she’ll be right’
Race and rally drivers’, do it, airplane passengers do it, even the Fonterra tanker drivers do it — so why…
Lexus teams up with Farmlands
Lexus and Farmlands, the country’s largest rural supplies co-operative, have a new partnership.
NH pimps its BigBaler series
On the heels of the BigBaler 1270 and 1290 Plus release in 2016, New Holland Agriculture has launched a full…
Valtra goes Barbie pink
Valtra's Unlimited Design Studio is known for taking tractor customisation to the next level, with upgrades to paint, leather interior,…
Far North farmer favours Fendts
Northland farmer Ivan Stanisich has a herd of 215 milking cows, a 40ha avocado orchard and in his spare time…
Motoring
Holden Calais-V not too shabby
The question often asked about the new Commodore is, “will Aussies accept a German car as a replacement for Commodores…
No more talking turkey for Toyota
Toyota is changing the way it sells new vehicles, notably by moving away from commission-paid sales staff and haggling over…
Navara a better load bearer
Nissan has enhanced the Navara’s performance under heavy loads by redeveloping the rear suspension and testing it in Australia, the…
Hilux toughens up its act
While the Toyota Hilux is the ‘go to’ for anyone looking for a no-nonsense ute, it’s probably been losing some…
Small SUV with huge potential
Following the meteoric rise in the SUV market over the last decade, Korean manufacturer Hyundai has launched a small SUV.
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Silence is golden
The Hound notes that former ag minister Nathan Guy is settling into the role of opposition MP and having a…
Easy answer
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Unacceptable attitude at Fonterra
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Boss woman has earned her stripes
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