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Sheep poo FE research
B+LNZ is appealing for samples of sheep poo is to help understand how widespread facial eczema (FE) is in NZ and help fill gaps in the understanding of its prevalence and whether a warming climate is affecting its distribution.
Time to bask
Chris Biddles marks some important anniversaries, and – unlike many – relishes the rain.
Leading the way with best practice
NZ Merino’s brand ZQ has aligned to the Responsible Wool Standard, with one of the requirements being that all sheep receive pain relief for tailing, castration and shearing wounds.
Core strength protects spring seedlings
Even though winter has been wet in many areas, slugs are adept at moving to higher ground when they need to.
A better use for broken posts
Repost works alongside vineyards nationwide to turn their broken posts into a second life cycle on farm fence lines.
Dealing with stress
Stress is a natural human emotion. Rural counsellor Kathryn Wright says while we can’t eliminate it from our lives, we can change how you think about it.
Outlook mixed across the Tasman
Australian crop production is expected to be hit with rainfall deficiencies starting to emerge across several agricultural regions.
Give me a break
Covid put the kibosh on her trip two years ago, but in July this year Alison Robertson finally got away.
Milk price reduces options
Impacts of cuts to forecasted milk payments to the nation’s 12,000 dairy farms are expected to ripple across the wider economy, including the arable sector. By Victoria Rutherford.
Making it fair for everyone
The Firearms Registry is a major change, with all licence holders now required to register each firearm after an ‘activating circumstance’ such as a licence renewal or a change of address.