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2020 harvest yields up
Final harvest data for wheat, barley and oats (milling/malting and feed) in 2020 show yields were up 17% overall across…Ravensdown has a strong year
Ravensdown has recorded a strong profit for the 2019-20 financial year.New animal welfare regulations approved
A host of new animal welfare regulations have been approved by the Government following delays due to COVID-19.UN removes anti-meat tweet
The United Nations has removed a tweet following a global backlash from farmers.National
New president of Agcarm
The industry association for animal health and crop protection companies has appointed a new president.
A ticking time bomb
Our dairy industry risks being exposed to a ‘ticking time bomb’ of unethical players unlawfully passing off New Zealand-made and…Nervous wait for winter
The unknown of what winter will bring is very much on the mind of the Hawkes Bay Rural Support Trust…Ag contractor training gearing up
Agricultural contractors are warning about a severe shortage of skilled machinery operators for the upcoming harvest season.Be careful, Potatoes NZ!
Moves by the NZ potato industry to have anti-dumping tariffs imposed on European imports could play into the hands of…World
UN removes anti-meat tweet
The United Nations has removed a tweet following a global backlash from farmers.
Bunnings banning Oz timber “pandering to extremist groups”
Bunnings’ decision to no longer sell timber from an Australian state-owned forestry agency that breached conservation laws is being criticised.
New swine flu has ‘pandemic potential’
Scientists are calling for urgent action following the discovery of a new strain of swine flu.
UK farmers use trackers to recover stolen machinery
An increase in the use of trackers is enabling UK police to recover 100s of 1000s of pounds worth of stolen machinery.
Pig of a situation in the US
US pig farmers could soon be culling on-site due to a COVID-19 induced backup at meatpacking plants.
Opinion
Consider your vote carefully
Farmers’ Chaplain, Colin Miller on what to look out for when voting this year.
What’s different? — Editorial
OPINION: Long-time wool industry observers have greeted the latest report aimed at resurrecting the ailing fortunes of the country’s struggling…The great goat meat price mystery
Garrick Batten on why there aren't more goats on pastoral farms.A farmer perspective in the boardroom
Deputy chair of Ravensdown, Stuart Wright on why farmers should throw their hat in the ring and join board rooms.Is diversity our downfall?
OPINION: For as long as MMP has existed, we in the provinces have played along to our detriment.Agribusiness
An actual plan or more woolly thinking?
Despite claims by Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor that a new report will be the plan “to revitalise New Zealand’s strong…
Action groups carry on-line
Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Group facilitator John Stantiall was unsure, at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, how…Animal tracing improves
The latest NAIT data shows farmers are increasing their engagement with the system and becoming more compliant.Times will get better for deer sector
While the deer industry faces several challenges in the short term, there will be a strong rebound in New Zealand…Lockdown won’t stop learning at Massey
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, staff at Massey University are busy preparing for the next semester – which will involve a…Management
Give that man a Guinness – another world wheat record!
Going to liquid fertiliser is the big innovation that allowed Mid-Canterbury arable farmer Eric Watson to break his own Guinness World Record for wheat yield.
Feed the most critical factor
Maintaining ewes in good body condition and the provision of shelter are two important management factors in maximising this year’s lamb crop.
Free phone feed service
Farmers in many regions are experiencing feed shortages and are being encouraged to plan for their stock needs and seek help if required.
Not hard being green – farmers
Fish, eels and a 1.5km farm walk were the highlights of a field day held on a King Country sheep and beef farm this month.
Cows need to produce their liveweight in milk solids
The job description for cows in Lyn and Deborah Baggott’s herd is simple – the cows need to produce their liveweight in milk solids.
Farm Health
Limited feed puts ewes at risk
Severe feed shortages in parts of the country mean many ewes are on a nutritional knife-edge heading into lambing and…
Nitrate poisoning risks post drought
Cases of nitrate poisoning are being reported in the Hawke’s Bay region after recent rain.New research on FE tolerance testing
A pilot study investigating the potential of a facial eczema (FE) tolerance test is being launched this month.Questions over the need for pre-lamb drenching
AgResearch scientist Dr Dave Leathwick believes there’s a strong case for thinking twice about the practice that is routinely carried…Monthly dog dosing will close measles gap
Requiring that all dogs on sheep farms be treated every four weeks for sheep measles is a significant step in…Machinery & Products
Hydrogen excavator a first
While most motive industries are focused on hybrid or EV power plants, JCB has developed the construction industry’s first hydrogen-powered…
New faces and challenges for association
With Covid-19 effectively cancelling the annual meeting of the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA), this year’s event was conducted by…Jack’s unique solution
Jason Jack was left with severe spinal injuries after a wakeboarding accident when he was 29, but that hasn’t stopped…Latest tech keeps wheels turning
The latest tech is being utilised on Canterbury-based Turley Farms.HP and digital tech combo
The latest New Holland T8 GENESIS is said to capitalise on the productive combinations of Stage V horsepower and digital…Motoring
Gladiator set to commence battle
The new Jeep Gladiator is due to arrive on the NZ market in August.
‘Czech’ out Skoda’s latest SUV
Skoda has released the newest member of its SUV family – the Skoda Kamiq – to enter the rapidly growing…Electric ute a breath of fresh air
Based on the Toyota Landcruiser 70, the all-electirc ZED 70 is engineered for harsh climates.Roomy RAM offers V8 power
Having arrived in New Zealand in 2019, the journey for the RAM 1500 continues in 2020 with the introduction of…The last of the Sports Cats
The launch of the Series 2 HSV SportsCat was an endorsement of the risky decision to take the performance brand…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Spell check
Your old mutt was not surprised to see the NZ Dairy Industry Awards hastily remove the title of this year’s…
About time!
Your canine crusader has been a long-time critic of NZ governments – of all stripes – who, for the past…
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