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Episode 55 – Lifting our game from woolshed to shop
The hot topic at the moment is New Zealand’s wool quality challenges to position both merino and strong wool with a positive future. Following our release of the annual Merino Review magazine, Sarah Perriam-Lampp discusses merino clip tenderness and improvements through farmer education, the rise of female wool classers and wool research’s renewed mission to return better value to farmers.
Chilean needle grass poses potential billion-dollar threat
The “sleeper weed” Chilean needle grass, if nothing was done to stop it, could spread through most of New Zealand and eventually cost the country over a billion dollars, according to newly published research.
NZ pastoral soils rich in carbon
An expert scientist warns against looking at overseas models when searching for soil solutions. Jo Cuttance writes.
Kiwi for Kiwis
A scheme to return kiwi to farms to the west of Wellington is on target. Sarah Horrocks reports.
Hearts of oak
East Coast farmer Peter Arthur loves his oaks, and he’s planted many over the years.
Ag emissions: How we got here
To keep the global average temperature well below 2deg C above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5deg C.
Five steps to controlling internal parasites
North Otago veterinarian Dave Roberston has developed a five-point plan to help farmers control parasites in sheep farm systems. Words Tony Leggett.
Tag cost fear in EID move
Joint state-federal funding would be made available via a rebate scheme to support the implementation of individual electronic identification (EID) across the NSW sheep and farmed-goat industry. The move is part of a national Australian plan.
Good design, happier life
Time spent working in sheep yards can range from satisfying to relationship straining. An ergonomically designed set of yards can not only save time, money and marriages, it will also bring the fun back to sheep work, James Hoban writes.
In search of the perfect sheep
The New Zealand sheep industry has had many discussions over the years about the perfect sheep and how that fits into the diverse range of farming conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but a group of farmers and a scientist are working on that idea. By Sarah Horrocks.
Minister’s trade priorities
The strength of our agricultural sector is a testament to farmers hard work and innovation; Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay is all too aware of his role to support and enhance collective efforts, particularly in expanding beef exports through strategic trade initiatives.
Not over the hill yet
The gear and technology may have changed through the years, but Peter Snowdon says the thrill of the hunt remains.
A bird in the hand
David Walston in the United Kingdom thinks he’s rich in lots of ways, mostly because he’s been lucky, but wasn’t last year when it came to selling his wheat.
NZ is going to the dogs
North Otago farmer Jane Smith is boiling-mad over many government proposals and worried about the damage reforms will do to NZ farms, farmers and the economy.
Spare a thought for Ukrainian farmers
The speed at which so many world events slip into the past, it is only the really big events that stand out and anchor themselves in our memories, Nick Loughnan writes.
Seven OIO decisions to convert hill country to forestry in February alone
Pasture to production forestry sales are back on the table for foreign investment in 2024 as the Overseas Investment Office clarifies its policy position on the benefit to NZ test, says Property Brokers General Manager - Rural, Conrad Wilkshire.
An integrated system
The pros and cons for integrating livestock and arable production were discussed in depth and from many angles at a recent industry field day, Sandra Taylor writes.
Managing tough times
Increasing productivity without adding costs is one of the most effective strategies for remaining profitable in tough financial times. Sandra Taylor writes.
Money better in the bank
Critics say the government would be better off selling its farming operation, Landcorp. By Terry Brosnahan and Glenys Christian.
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Woolsheds
An extract from a new book by Dr. Annette O'Sullivan, from Massey University School of Design and renowned New Zealand photographer Jane Ussher that records the impact of the 180-year-old wool industry from iconic historic shearing sheds of Aotearoa New Zealand. Words Annette O’Sullivan, Photos Jane Ussher.
Two new sub-clover varieties
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Lice infestation no longer at Awapiri
At their wits' end after years of failed pour-on treatments and plunge dipping, the innovation of MSD Animal Health’s Flexolt is being praised as a game-changer by Marlborough farmers, Eric and Sally Smith, as they use the first ever oral lice treatment for sheep. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
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