THE WINE industry is on track to become a $2 billion export business by the end of 2020, says New Zealand Winegrowers chairman Steve Green.

NO DOUBT you’ve seen the kicking Aussie and American wool got recently when an old video flashed around the world.  

RECENT MONTHS have seen many articles (eg Rural News, August 19) on the need to solve the methane emissions problem of livestock. There have even been calls to cease consumption of ruminant protein altogether. 

RESTRICT SUPPLEMENTS, don’t worry too much about protein, and keep stock on it were just a few of many fodder beet utilisation tips shared with the field day crowd on Warren and Andrea Leslie’s farm near Cave.

A JOINT New Zealand-French study showing varroa makes bees much more susceptible to other problems confirms what beekeepers have learnt from experience, say industry leaders.

REPOROA DAIRY farmers Robin and Annette Broderson have only ever owned Massey Ferguson tractors, finding no reason to look at other brands, says distributor Agco.

TRACTOR MAKER New Holland says its newest offering, the T4.105 F/N/V, has new safety and ergonomic features.

FIVE NOMINATIONS have been received for the farmer-elected director position on the DairyNZ board.

MEAT, FORESTRY and dairy all contributed to seasonally adjusted export volumes falling 5.3% in the June quarter, while import volumes rose 3.6%, Statistics New Zealand says.

A Hawkes Bay Chardonnay has been awarded Champion Wine of Show at this year's Romeo Bragato Wine Awards.