New Feds board member, William Beetham wants the organisation recognised for its significant contributions to NZ farming and society as a whole.
Garrick Batten on why there should be more farmed goats.
While it is well known that nitrate leeching is a major problem with cattle – both dairy and beef – what about with sheep grazing?
As well as the family reorganisation, Tim Ritchie and his cousin later invited well-known Wairarapa farmer and Romney breeder Derek Daniell to take a shareholding in White Rock.
One of New Zealand’s most historic sheep stations – White Rock – has a new lease of life thanks to family members who wanted to preserve the property for future generations.
Goats can add simple and low-cost production benefits to bottom-line profitability for sheep and beef operations, explains Garrick Batten.
Former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy is heading back to his dairy farm in the Horowhenua with plans to invest more than $2 million in a new innovative dairy shed.
Feed company GrainCorp claims its new blending facility in Timaru will give South Island farmers more choice and flexibility when choosing feed product for animals.
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.
Maintaining ewes in good body condition and the provision of shelter are two important management factors in maximising this year’s lamb crop.
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