Permanent electric fence power and wireless water level monitoring will be prominent on the Gallagher site at the Northland Field Days.

Indian farm machinery maker Mahindra will show its expanded tractor range, including new offerings at both ends of the power spectrum, says national sales manager Russell Burling.

THE 2015 Northland Field Days will do much for young Northlanders, says committee president Lew Duggan.

A Marlborough vet is urging farmers to treat their dogs as they would any good worker during the mustering season, reports animal remedy firm Zoetis New Zealand.

Research intended to reduce ‘wastage’ in commercial ewe flocks has begun at Massey University. The trial involves two commercial ewe flocks – at least 12,000 animals.

The large grass fire near Christchurch early this month highlights the need to prune or fell trees likely to touch overhead lines in high winds, says Orion chief executive Rob Jamieson.

Inland Revenue says it’s monitoring the drought and looking at the financial situation of farmers, with a view to seeing how they can best help them through the dry.

A new year and a slight hangover from 2014. This year starts off with a legacy of grunt work by the primary industries and stakeholders; the results I hope will begin to be realised this year.

State farmer Landcorp is reviewing its full-year profit forecast in the face of a lower milk payout and dry weather.

Soil Scientists need to engage more with society and educate people about the importance of soil.