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Richard Loe catches up with the editor of Dairy News Sudesh Kissun and talks about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of the publication.
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Farmers Advised to Look Beyond Palm Kernel Price When Buying Supplementary Feed
When buying supplementary feeds, farmers need to consider the entire package on offer – service, freight and all the components…Farmers reject ruminant methane strategy
According to a new farmer survey, many farmers are rejecting New Zealand’s current ruminant methane strategy.Otago Regional Council to launch winter flyovers
Otago Regional Council is set to begin its annual winter farm flyovers in the next three weeks.Calf rearers say goodbye to leaky teats, poor feeder fit
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Apples and Pears NZ to focus on boosting grower returns
The CEO of Apples and Pears NZ, Karen Morrish, says the strategic focus of her organisation is to improve grower returns.
NZ scientists make breakthrough in Facial Eczema research
A significant breakthrough in understanding facial eczema (FE) in livestock brings New Zealand closer to reducing the disease’s devastating impact on farmers, animals, and rural communities.
LIC Space folds for good
Farmer co-operative LIC has closed its satellite-backed pasture measurement platform – Space.
Editorial: Time for common sense
OPINION: The case of four Canterbury high country stations facing costly and complex consent hearing processes highlights the dilemma facing the farming sector as the country transitions into a replacement for the Resource Management Act (RMA).
2024–25 apple harvest exceeds expectations, says Apples and Pears NZ CEO
The 2024-25 season apple harvest has “well and truly exceeded expectations”, says Apples and Pears NZ chief executive Karen Morrish.
Fieldays 2025 unveils new sustainability initiatives with industry partners
Through collaborative efforts with exhibitors, visitors, and industry partners, Fieldays says it is reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility with new initiatives for 2025.
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Tax expert hails 20% deduction as golden opportunity for agribusiness investment
A tax advisory specialist is hailing a 20% tax deduction to spur business asset purchases as a golden opportunity for…
Sheep and beef farmers approve FMD readiness agreement with government
Sheep and beef farmers have voted to approve Beef + Lamb New Zealand signing an operational agreement between the agricultural…ASB and Lincoln University Report: Smarter Land Use Could Unlock Billions for NZ Farmers
A new report from ASB and Lincoln University shows how smarter, more diverse land use could unlock billions in value…Rural Women New Zealand welcomes $250K government funding to support rural communities
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it is delighted by the Government’s announcement that it would invest $250,000 in the…Wairoa Mayor: Road upgrades between Napier and Wairoa will boost safety and accessibility
The road between Napier and Wairoa is on the mend.Machinery & Products
Calf feeding boost
Advantage Plastics says it is revolutionising calf meal storage and handling, making farm life easier, safer, and more efficient this…
