Coast & Country

Zespri to commercialise red kiwifruit  

Kiwifruit consumers in some of Zespri's key markets will soon be able to enjoy Zespri Red Kiwifruit following a decision... read more

Tractors times thirteen – it’s not unlucky!

Ngahinapouri dairy farmer Peter Butler has been restoring tractors for the last 15 years. It's mainly a winter-time project... read more

Biosecurity measures strengthened for BMSB season

The number of countries posing a brown marmorated stink bug risk to New Zealand has been increased from 16 to 33, says Biosecurity... read more

No threat to farming from forestry

With farmers becoming more concerned – enough to march on Parliament in mid-November – about increasing afforestation... read more

A&P shows’ new contest hopes to rope more entries

With country shows experiencing a downturn of entries in their show classes, the Royal Agricultural (A&P) Society's Mid-Northern... read more

CPD subsidy for quad bikes still on offer

Posted at 13:33pm Wednesday 27 Nov

Nearly six months since launching a workplace subsidy to help pay for a Crush Protection Device for quad bikes...read more

Can wood fibre play big role in low carbon future?

Posted at 13:28pm Wednesday 27 Nov

Trees can play a lead role in New Zealand's transition to a low emissions economy, and this is reflected in a...read more

Vintage enthusiasts gather for show

Posted at 13:25pm Wednesday 27 Nov

A show celebrating New Zealand's pioneering past with displays of classic and not-so-classic trucks, vehicles,...read more

Working to stamp out Velvetleaf in the Waikato

Posted at 13:10pm Wednesday 27 Nov

Despite its rather pretty name, there is nothing desirable about the weed velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti, commonly...read more

Trial to prove synthetic nitrogen unnecessary

Posted at 13:01pm Wednesday 27 Nov

Just 21 days into a trial that is looking to prove synthetic nitrogen could be removed entirely from New Zealand's...read more

Scholar seeks international lessons to return home

Posted at 12:54pm Wednesday 27 Nov

The current climate of rapid change in our primary industries needs to be taken up as an opportunity to position...read more

BLOGS

Nitrogen research was a waste of money

Better soils with Brett Petersen Kiwi Fertiliser & Golden Bay Dolomite About eight years ago MAF, Fonterra and the fertiliser co-ops started... read more

It’s those blasted blow flies again!

Vet's vision with Phil Rennie Tauranga Vets Two quite different fly species produce most of the blowfly strike in New Zealand. Originally,... read more

What does ‘science-based’ actually mean?

Soil matters with Peter Burton Functional Fertiliser Ltd Change is inevitable, and we are entering an era of unprecedented change with currently-accepted... read more

Isn’t it satisfying when a plan comes together?

Beneath the surface with David Law Forward Farming It began 17 years ago with a passion, and a belief that more grass can be grown with less... read more

The life skill of eating healthy food

Hort Talk with Mike Chapman HorticultureNZ CEO We are facing a healthy food crisis in New Zealand – we don't eat enough healthy food.... read more

Sensible and practical solutions needed to address climate change

Todd Talks with Todd Muller National MP New Zealand is a country built on farming. Yes we are blessed with a benign climate, but the real... read more

Selenium the missing link?

Finance with Don Fraser Fraser Farm Finance We were fortunate to study at agricultural college under a veterinarian, who'd describe trace... read more

The countdown to Christmas is on!

Outlook with Bill Webb Bill Webb Feed Solutions The countdown till Christmas is on. Lamb prices are looking good, averaging $9 per kg, which... read more

HEADLINES

Social media key to driving growth

Avanza, New Zealand's most recognised supplier of premium avocados to Asia, is targeting younger, health-conscious...read more

12:58pm Fri 1 Nov

Disbudding pain can be managed

As October 1 marked a major change to dealing with pain management in livestock – now farmers, vets and...read more

11:51am Fri 1 Nov

A shed full of machines at Morrinsville

For Morrinsville vintage machinery restorer and collector Gavin Mellow, his interest is so much more than just...read more

11:42am Fri 1 Nov

Deadline looming for heritage farming awards

Farming families with a long heritage of farming their land have the end of this month to submit their application...read more

11:34am Fri 1 Nov

Waikato issues with koi carp

Koi carp are high on the list of animal pests at the Department of Conservation, and have become an increasing...read more

11:20am Fri 1 Nov

Vaccinating young calves for Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a serious threat to the health and livelihood of all people who either work with or simply come...read more

11:14am Fri 1 Nov

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