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FAR’s five year strategy following challenging arable seasons
CEO of FAR Dr Scott Champion has launched their new five-year strategy, with a focus on the sector’s role being recognised.
Organics Aotearoa’s five election requests
OANZ Board member Scott Lawson says it's not very often you hear farmers in industry ask for regulation, but they've been asking for the last 20 years.
Are composting barns becoming gold standard?
Environment Canterbury is backing composting barns, recognising their role in cutting nitrate loss and soil damage.
Week in weather: Settled North Island compared to South
Tony Trewinnard from Blue Skies Weather says the North Island will stay relatively settled over the next fortnight while the South Island wears a cold southwesterly and mountain snow.
Are we overambitious and under resourced for FTA goals?
Executive director of Dairy Companies Association of NZ Kimberly Crewther says NZ can chase several trade deals at once despite a limited pool of negotiators.
Feeder calf values climbing as dairy beef demand reshapes market
Feeder calf values have jumped significantly this season, with several forces keeping prices firm.
New yard-ready app delivering instant body condition scoring data
New Zealand-made app Stock Score has been developed by Central Otago veterinarian, farmer and agri-entrepreneur Becks Smith.
Sweet spot of pest control versus profit for new hunting app
Newly launched platform ‘Huntable’ matches hunters with farmers, letting landowners set their own price for hunters.
Will drones become supply lifelines for cut off communities?
A Malborough resident cut off by a washed-out bridge had groceries flown in by drone after seeing a video of the same aircraft lifting deer.
Emergency sports panel: Fox and Spain win
Veteran sports broadcaster Brendan Telfer says Ryan Fox's British Open victory is one of the great finishing performances in major championship golf.










