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New Zealand to Australia

Cameron Douglas MS, centre, at the Somewhat Sommit in Melbourne.

Parochial buying has never been stronger in the Australian market, but New Zealand wine is deemed 'almost local' across the Tasman, says Catherine Wansink, Australia market consultant for New Zealand Winegrowers.

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Altogether Unique

Some of the speakers at the Wine Forum. Clockwise from top, New Zealand Story Chief Executive David Downs, founder of Wine Intelligence Lulie Halstead, Founder of Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division Rob McMillan, Creative Director Mike O’Sullivan, Many Minds.

Growing the reputation of New Zealand Wine.

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Changing of the guard at TAMA

Jaiden Drought has been elected the new president of the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA).

Deere NZ territory manager Jaiden Drought was elected new president of the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) at its August annual meeting.

Published in Machinery & Products

Handles all shapes and sizes

The Hustler BaleXpress bale feeder can cope with any bale sizes in either round or square format.

Designed as an alternative for those farmers who only feed round or large square bales, the Hustler BaleXpress bale feeder can cope with any bale sizes in either format.

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Farming along with the sun

Waipara sheep farmer Tom Kidner says converting some of his farm to an Agrivoltaic solar power station will give him a future-proofed alternative income stream. Photo: Supplied

A Waipara farmer planning to have 200ha of his property converted to an “Agri-voltaic” solar power plant says it represents a secure, 30-year diverse income stream for his business.

Published in Management

Sheep of the future?

Sheep with finer wool, greater tolerance for hot weather, top meat quality traits, as well as lower methane emissions is the goal behind the ‘Sheep of the Future’ programme.

Sheep with finer wool, greater tolerance for hot weather, top meat quality traits, and lower methane emissions.

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Sheep breeders should be wary of false progress

Hamish Bielski is asking if the rush to develop low methane traits in sheep could cause more damage than good.

South Otago sheep and beef farmer Hamish Bielski questions if the desire to develop and breed low methane emitting sheep may cause other important and valuable traits, that have been developed over many years of sheep breeding in NZ, to be lost. In the following article he explains the risks…

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Putting meat on the bone

The meat sector is asking any new government for some changes to policies due to the cumulative economic impact of poorly crafted rules on the industry.

NZ's red meat sector says it is committed to playing its part to address climate change, improving our waterways and protecting New Zealand's biodiversity. However, it wants a future Government to implement these policies in relation to the environment and climate change. Nathan Guy, Meat Industry Association, and Kate Acland, Beef+Lamb NZ explain.

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