November 22, 2024
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…
November 22, 2024
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…
November 22, 2024
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,…
November 22, 2024
Investing off-farm seeking advice
Words Angus Marks & Andrew Austin, Wealth Management, Jarden Wealth.
November 22, 2024
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…
November 21, 2024
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…
November 20, 2024
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…
November 20, 2024
On the lookout for Listeria
Listeria can present in a number of different ways and one common source of listeria infection in sheep is from feeding silage that hasn’t been well preserved.…