THE KEY issue with in-lamb hoggets is making sure they continue to grow and ensure that the animal has sufficient feed to allow for the foetus to grow as well, says a leading researcher on the subject.

DOGS DON’T beat one-another with sticks. Pups learn respect early from growling, snapping and being towered over.

CATTLE FARMERS are being warned to be on the alert for anaemic and lethargic animals as a new strain of tick-borne disease Theileria sweeps south.

THE LEMKEN semi-mounted plough range is extended with the launch of the Diamant 11 and 12 series models. CB Norwood Distributors markets the brand in New Zealand.

KRONE Comprima bale users could soon be able to run netting and film through the same machines, as achieved during tests in New Zealand, says Krone New Zealand importer Tulloch Farm Machines. 

NORTHLAND FARMER and northern North Island director for Beef + Lamb New Zealand, James Parsons has been appointed chair-elect of the organisation.

The Dairy Women's Network has launched a recruitment campaign for a new chief executive.

EVERY MOVE to slow the reform of the Resource Management Act makes business more uncertain for commercial fruit and vegetable growers.

IRRIGATIONNZ SAYS initial reports suggest more than 800 irrigators across Canterbury are severely damaged and will need to be repaired or written off following Tuesday's big wind.

TAKING EARLY silage this spring may help avoid a costly long-term loss of pasture quality, say rural professionals, as pasture covers nationwide reach unseasonably high levels.