Farming innovation of the technology kind will be at the gates of East Coast farmers next April.

Since being awarded the Case IH franchise in 2009, Giltrap Agri-Zone has won an increasing share of the tractor market in the Waikato region. 

There are many ways to acquire the new machinery you need to have working your land and herds. 

As we approach National Fieldays, the foggy season has arrived in Waikato, but it’s not all gloom and doom.

Prices have been up at weaner fairs around the country, reflecting the buoyancy of the beef market and the need for many hill country farmers to reduce stock numbers ahead of winter, comments PGG Wrightson.

Cropping farmers are being urged to consider the true cost of winter grazing to their businesses.

In February the management team at Lincoln University were wringing their hands as the season appeared to be turning to custard, but at the latest field day the tone was much more upbeat.

To call it a perfect storm trivialises the difficulties primary producers are facing in the balance between environment, welfare (human and animal) and economics. 

Farmers are anxious about what the health and safety reform will bring and the new challenges that lie on the horizon. 

Entries are now open for the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Competition and top butchers are encouraging their peers to enter.