The newly released Allflex RapIDMatic Evo tagger and RapID Evo tags were tested last docking at Te Tumu Station, east of Dannevirke.

Tagging thousands of new-born lambs at docking takes precision and tag technology that handles the volume at a good pace.

Yaldhurst Wools owner Ross McGuckin and his son Edward with the Heiniger-supplied TPW woolpress.

As the maker of the TPW Woolpress celebrates its 50th anniversary, one Christchurch company is singing the praises of the machine, which has been a centrepiece of its operation for most of that time.

Winners of the Rural News 2025 Cadet Challenge: Hannah Newman, Sophie Storrar and Chloe Williams with their spoils.

The recent East Coast Farming Expo, held over two days at Wairoa, offered an insight into the current state of agriculture on the east of the North Island, at a time when the locals are remembering the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle.

CP Lime Solutions has announced their new range of Vitalise mineral supplements for sheep.

Ensuring livestock receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is essential for optimal health and productivity, as they play crucial roles in various physiological processes, including growth, reproduction, and disease resistance.

Choosing pasture seed at bargain prices may seem an attractive way for farmers to reduce autumn or spring re-sowing costs, but it comes with significant risks, says the NZ Plant Breeders and Research Association (PBRA).

Any farmer that harvests or buys crops risks inviting one of the world's most invasive pest plants onto their property - to their detriment.

North Canterbury dairy farmer and recently-elected deputy chair of DairyNZ, Cameron Henderson, is enjoying a huge reduction in irrigation water use after converting a pivot irrigator to drag perforated drip tubes across the ground instead of elevated sprinkler heads.

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