Local vegetable growers are in full “clean up, tidy up” mode, says Pukekohe Vegetable Growers’ Association (PVGA) president, Kirit Makan.

The cost of Cyclone Gabrielle will run into the billions of dollars over the coming years

Dairy farmers are fuming over a remit that wants Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) to prioritise advocacy work for the sheep and beef sector.

German manufacturer Krone has developed two new versions of its 4m EasyCut F400 mower.

While Chinese motor vehicle brands are becoming more commonplace on the roads of New Zealand, the same couldn’t be said about Chinese quad bike and side by sides on farms, as many have struggled to beat the stranglehold of the big Japanese brands.

Over 50,000 metric tonnes of pork was imported into New Zealand last year, most of which came from countries that allow pig farming practices that are illegal in New Zealand, claims NZPork.

While ATVs have lost some of their market share to side by sides or UTV’s, they remain the vehicle of choice for those with difficult terrain on tight tracks.

Barry Flynn milks a 620-strong Friesian herd on 195ha in Methven, New Zealand.

OPINION: A farmer rides a quad bike to the back paddock, followed by a dog, happy to be out.

OPINION: Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of calves’ welfare and contentment, particularly during the weaning stage.