A JOINT New Zealand-French study showing varroa makes bees much more susceptible to other problems confirms what beekeepers have learnt from experience, say industry leaders.

REPOROA DAIRY farmers Robin and Annette Broderson have only ever owned Massey Ferguson tractors, finding no reason to look at other brands, says distributor Agco.

TRACTOR MAKER New Holland says its newest offering, the T4.105 F/N/V, has new safety and ergonomic features.

FIVE NOMINATIONS have been received for the farmer-elected director position on the DairyNZ board.

MEAT, FORESTRY and dairy all contributed to seasonally adjusted export volumes falling 5.3% in the June quarter, while import volumes rose 3.6%, Statistics New Zealand says.

A Hawkes Bay Chardonnay has been awarded Champion Wine of Show at this year's Romeo Bragato Wine Awards.

Synlait Milk has received MPI approval of its risk management programme at its dry blending and consumer packaging plant.

STATE FARMER Landcorp will be planting an additional 93ha of mānuka honey trees.

FONTERRA FARMERS are welcoming the co-op's infant formula joint venture in China.

NEW ZEALAND'S second largest dairy cooperative Westland Milk Products has revised its payout prediction for the 2014-15 season to $5.40 - $5.80/kgMS.