Displaying items by tag: 2015

The 2015 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year, James Davidson, is passionate about the dairy industry and has identified a career pathway within it. 

The 2015 New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year, James Foote (30), has a drive and thirst for knowledge.

“We are willing to keep learning, evolving and growing.” Those words from 2015 Sharemilkers/Farmers of the Year, Justin and Melissa Slattery, are perhaps a key to their success.

Federated Farmers North Canterbury say farmers affected by the drought are facing a tough year ahead and will be struggling with some tough decisions.

Four dairy farmers are among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

An Angus sirloin from the farm of Forbes and Angus Cameron in Ashhurst, Manawatu has picked up the Steak of Origin award for nation's most tender and tasty steak.

Horticulture New Zealand has increased the number of places it offers on its highly regarded industry Leadership Programme this year.

Alex Furniss has only ploughed at one New Zealand final – Gore in 1966. 

New Zealand’s 20 most succulent steaks have been named as finalists in the 2015 Beef and Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin Competition.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it is relaxing the fruit and vegetable movement controls for some households within Auckland’s fruit fly zone.