MFE making a pig's ear of land use policy
The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has found itself in a stoush with NZPork over the controversial National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL).
Moving Day is a big day in the farming calendar and requires good planning and communication to ensure success.
Family and solidarity shone through at the 75 years of Ferdon sale in Otorohanga last month.
More bull breeders are using genetic tools according to the latest research.
Females are dominating the veterinary profession worldwide and many farmers are welcoming this change in the composition of the profession, says Britain's Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Professor Christine Middlemiss.
In New Zealand, every dairy farmer worth their salt knows just how important it is to look after the welfare of their animals. The health of the herd directly impacts profit margins, which, in turn, determines the viability and sustainability of the farm.
For Otago farmers Michelle and Rogan Borrie, a newly constructed feed pad on one of their three farms has been a game changer.
CNH has sold its agricultural plough business, including the production facility in Sweden, along with the Overum brand name.
Landpower recently opened its new agricultural retail hub in Yaldhurst, Christchurch.
John Deere has expanded its repair and replacement part offerings, with the Vapormatic brand officially added to its range of ‘Alternative Parts’ in New Zealand.
In a move that will make harvesting operations easier, particularly in odd-shaped paddocks, Kuhn has announced that GPS section control is now available on the FC 9330 RA mower conditioner, the GA 13231, and GA 15231 four-rotor rakes.
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Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.
Troubled milk processor Synlait’s co-founder John Penno has stepped down from the board.
Meat processor Alliance Group is asking farmer shareholders to inject more capital in order to remain a 100% co-operative.