Our staff reporters give a preview of Vintage 2017 across the country. This was the state of play at the time of writing in early March.

A biosecurity risk to the New Zealand wine industry is very much a case of when.

Alan Collinson aged 36 is a winemaker for Carrington Winery Jade LP, which trades as Karikari Estate.

Landini tractor supplier AgTek says the Italian company’s new 4 Series has expanded with three mid-power models: the 4-060 (64hp), 4-070 (69hp) and 4-080 (76hp). 

Restricted pasture growth and milk production occurs in many parts of New Zealand as a result of dry summers and irrigation restrictions, according to DairyNZ.

NEW ZEALAND farmers face constant pressure to minimise their impact on the environment and to reuse, recycle and take responsibility for their farming ‘footprint’. This is an area of farm management increasingly in the compliance spotlight.  

Delegat’s new winery northwest of Hastings is designed to establish the company’s presence and public face in Hawke’s Bay and to be a showcase for the processes involved in growing and making wine.  

“I truly believe that 2013 is the vintage that will firmly put Hawke’s Bay on the international map and am confident that these wines can go up against Bordeaux wines worth much more and come out looking very good,” says Nick Picone, senior Auckland winemaker for Villa Maria.

BEEF COWS are out, dairy grazers in and ewe condition a priority on the first FarmIQ demonstration farm to hold a field day this autumn.

By Jeanette Maxwell, Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre chairperson. WITH ALL THAT is going on in the red meat industry right now it is important to reflect upon how we got here and what we as farmers want for our industry. Amidst all this uncertainty and panic, rash decisions can be made. My point being, this is not a time to jump on life rafts, this is a time to assess your values before looking for a solution.