"Robust discussions" are expected when farmers gather early next year to discuss alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

The tractor of the Year 2022 Awards, held at the recent EIMA show in Bologna, handed out a brace of gongs for the Green Giant John Deere.

While the task of moving wrapped bales in New Zealand normally falls to trucks of flat bed trailers, in Europe, probably due to very strict secure load regulations, many trailer manufacturers are now offering more specialised trailers with hydraulically clamped side bars to keep load secure.

According to numbers published by ACC, more than 60 farm-related injuries are reported every day, leaving much room for improvement.

LIC says farmers around New Zealand are set to reap the rewards from a record number of genetically superior young bulls joining the ranks of its artificial breeding bull teams.

Two emissions pricing options for farmers, as alternatives to being included in the Government’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) have been released for discussion.

Alliance Group has announced an operating profit of $41.9 million before tax and distributions for the year ending 30 September 2021.

Ravensdown has unveiled new methane mitigating technology that it says virtually eliminates the methane emitted from effluent ponds - reducing it by up to 99%.

Gordonton dairy farmers Annabelle and Stephen Scherer are enjoying the pursuit of their passion for Holstein Friesians while building a business that continues a family legacy.

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride has paid tribute to dairy industry leader John Luxton, who passed away earlier this month.