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World food prices dip - FAO
In December, world food prices dipped for a ninth consecutive month, according to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Trans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity
When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
New Aussie ag minister
Australian farmers hope that the new Labor Government will help ease chronic worker shortages crippling the agriculture sector.
FAO distributes seed potatoes to Ukrainian rural families
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has distributed seed potato kits to 17,740 Ukrainian households from across ten of the country’s oblasts (administrative division) so they can plant food in time for the next harvesting season.
Australian trucking industry has the blues
The Australian Trucking Association is flashing its headlights to warn of a worsening situation with supplies of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) throughout the country.
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New associate director for state farmer
State farmer Pamu has appointed Ash-Leigh Campbell as an associate director and observer on its board.Two LIC directors not seeking re-election
Two long-standing LIC farmer-elected directors are stepping down later this year.Farmer confidence lifts, but remains fragile
A change of government and the possibility of better markets prices has lifted farmer confidence, but it still remains fragile.Dairy sheep and goat turmoil
Dairy sheep and goat farmers are being told to reduce milk supply as processors face a slump in global demand…Autumn springs hope and concern
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Farmers fined for cattle abuse
A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals,…App trial yields promising results
An initial trial of an app, funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, has demonstrated significant results in reducing drench…Sheep drench resistance costly
Analysis by Dunedin-based Techion New Zealand shows the cost of undetected drench resistance in sheep has exploded to an estimated…Overseas competitors approve feed additive
Authorities in both the United Kingdom and Canada have now approved the use of methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer.Don't put off vaccinations
Amid reports of an increase in the number of parvovirus cases, the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is calling on…Machinery & Products
PM opens new Power Farming facility
Morrinsville based Power Farming Group has launched a flagship New Zealand facility in partnership with global construction manufacturer JCB Construction.Made in NZ: TRS Tyre & Wheel Ltd
Made in New Zealand looks at the wealth of design and manufacturing ability we have in New Zealand, creating productive…AGTEK and ARGO part ways
After 12 years of representing the Landini and McCormick brands in New Zealand, Bay of Plenty-based AGTEK and the brands’…JD introduces new S7 Series headers
John Deere says its S Series combines have been redesigned and optimised with innovative technologies to build on their proven…100 years of Farmall Tractors
Returning after an enforced break, the Wheat and Wheels Rally will take place on the Lauriston -Barhill Road, North-East of…Motoring
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Waikato cattle farmers fined $23,000
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Farmers oppose work visa changes
Farmers are crying foul over changes announced by the Government this week to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.