Confusion and outright anger reign across rural New Zealand as farmers and communities try to get to the bottom of the Labour Government’s proposal to effectively make a large number of sheep and beef farmers unprofitable in its quest to get them to pay for their agricultural emissions.

Irish manufacturer Agri-Spread International has launched a new range of rear discharge manure spreaders to complement its existing range of vertical beater machines offered from six to 18 tonnes.

While New Zealand dairy production is centred around ‘milk from grass’, over the last decade or so, many operators have found that mixer wagons can play an important part in maintaining, or indeed increasing production, particularly in periods of limited grass growth or drought.

About 500 Groundswell supporters gathered at Auckland’s Domain today demanding the Government remove the proposed tax on agricultural emissions.

Waikato's Lyncrest Holstein Friesians has made itself a new home in Southland, with fourth generation dairy farmer Dylan Lynch and fiancée Natasha Maybee standing capably at the helm.

ACT Party primary industries spokesperson Mark Cameron says farmers are right to be angry over the Government’s emissions pricing plan.

It is hoped a government reviewIt is hoped a government reviewof the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will halt rogue contractors. But how do its workers currently view the scheme? Brendon Burns visited Poutasi village in Samoa to find out.

Decline in soil physical properties takes considerable expense and many years to correct, and can increase the risk of soil erosion by water or wind.

New Zealand became a more colourful place the moment Jane Skilton arrived in June 2000.

Belinda Jackson is a woman of prodigious energy levels, with a big commitment to community and a fine spirit of fun.