THE HARD work of TB vector control is starting to pay dividends across the Central North Island.

KUHN PZ mowers have been around for 45 years, and the maker should know a bit about manufacturing them.

When a farm mows about 1600ha per annum they need a machine that will go the distance. So when the owners of Jedburgh Station in Eastern Southland were buying a new mower the logical choice was a set of SIP Silvercut Double Mowers.

A new variant of the popular 8-seater Kia Carnival people mover has been introduced to New Zealand to complement the existing super-luxury Limited, boasting a $6000 saving.

Actor and winemaker Sam Neill will open Pinot Noir NZ 2013 in Wellington next year, chairman of the board behind the event, Alastair Maling MW, announced as he opened registrations.

The finalists of the 2012 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards (aka The Glammies) have been announced.

A total of 2450 cattle and deer herds across the central North Island have had their bovine tuberculosis (TB) movement control restrictions or testing requirements reduced.

More than 500 farmers have again attended this year's Effluent Expo, held at Mystery Creek yesterday, maintaining the very solid interest shown at last year's inaugural expo.

It seems to me that we've moved beyond a time when anyone seriously argues with the vital importance of high-speed broadband for economic growth and better outcomes.

Once a day milking is more productive, and can be more profitable than twice a day systems says Hukerenui dairy farmer Chris Lethbridge.