All articles
Bloat and Twisted Gut in working dogs
Words Rachael Fouhy, veterinarian, Tararua Veterinary Services.
Helping your dogs thrive in older age
Words Rachael Fouhy, veterinarian, Tararua Veterinary Services.
All in the genes?
A Massey University project looking at the DNA and behaviour of working dogs in New Zealand hopes to shed light on the origins of the heading dog and Huntaway breeds, and identify predisposition to genetic conditions, helping inform breeding decisions for farmers. Words Rebecca Greaves, Photos Pam Stephen Photography.
Predator Free 2050 – fantasy or reality?
Predator Free 2050 is an ambitious goal for New Zealand to achieve in just 25 years. As part of the Lincoln University Excellence Series, Professor James Ross shared his insights on predator free by 2050 – is it merely a fantasy or could this become our reality? Words Rebecca Greaves.
Capturing deforestation data
The deadline for the European Union deforestation law has been delayed by 12 months, but New Zealand will still need to prove that a number of commodities, including beef, have not been produced on land deforested after 2020. One Kiwi company may have a tech solution to help us map our progress. Words Rebecca Greaves.
Investing off-farm seeking advice
Words Angus Marks & Andrew Austin, Wealth Management, Jarden Wealth.
Cereals just the start of winning formula
A sustainable rotation of crops and livestock helps an award-winning arable farmer to maintain his soils and profitability. Words Heather Chalmers, Photos Peter Hewson.
Episode 48 – How to stand out as a great farming employer
Recruiting and keeping great employees is always relevant in the success of farm businesses, and is the focus of the special report in Country-Wide Summer. In this episode find out more about fair remuneration and what employees are looking for when it comes to work contracts from Federated Farmers Employment Spokesperson Richard McIntyre, and how you can attract good employees through your recruitment process from Rural Directions Manager Gretchen Parkes.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Award Winners 2024
The winners in the 2024 Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards were announced at a gala dinner at Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton on 10 October.
During the evening, which celebrated the depth of the talent within this country’s red meat industry, the winners of the eight Award categories and B+LNZ Regional Leadership Award were announced.