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Thursday, 25 November 2021 09:55

Avoiding harm in the sun

With summer around the corner, farmers are being urged to take steps to lower their risk of skin cancer.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 01 March 2017 07:55

Smiles as drought’s grip loosens

Everyone was smiling recently at a discussion meeting hosted by Okaihau, Northland dairy farmer Roger Hutchings on his farm.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 February 2017 14:55

Northland looks set for a ‘doozy’ of a drought

Northland knows about summer dry and even drought, but this one could be a “bit of a doozy”, says Gareth Baynham, an AgFirst Northland farm consultant.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 February 2017 13:55

The wet, the dry and the ugly

A bizarre weather pattern is dividing the country right down the middle, with some areas facing serious drought and others swamped with too much rain.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 February 2017 12:25

Harvest goes up in smoke!

High summer in Canterbury is a busy time, with crops ripening for harvest.

Published in General News
Friday, 03 February 2017 14:56

Medium-scale drought declared

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has today officially classified the drought conditions in Northland as being a medium-scale adverse event.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 January 2017 11:55

Unrelenting wind adds to dry

Northland and some upper regions of Waikato are highest on the radar for concern about summer dry, says Andrew Reid, DairyNZ’s general manager, extension.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 December 2016 12:55

North Canterbury drought broken?

Some North Canterbury farmers are daring to hope the worst of the region’s record-breaking drought is over.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 09 March 2016 08:55

El Nino no-show helps Miraka suppliers

The no-show of El Nino has been a boon to farmers supplying Miraka, the Maori owned dairy company located near Taupo.

Published in General News
Thursday, 11 February 2016 13:25

Think ahead in dealing with cow’s heat stress

Heat stressed cows eat less with a consequent drop in milk production, says Jenny Weston, president of the dairy cattle branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association.

Published in Farm Health
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