Public articles
Potential for native shrubs
Benefits of native species on hill country farms, highlighting their effectiveness in Cyclone Gabrielle were demonstrated at a field day at Massey’s Riverside farm, just north of Masterton,. Rebecca Greaves reports
Farming under pressure
Balancing the books while costs spiral and prices plunge is going to put lots of farmers under pressure.
Finding forever homes
When working dogs get too old to work the hills, or just don’t want to, they need a new home. Rebecca Greaves reports.
In pursuit of excellence
Dave Buick doesn’t do participation. His attention to every little detail is evident from the high-performing farm to his rise to the very top of shearing sports in New Zealand, and his remarkable recovery from a horrific onfarm accident that almost killed him.
Rebecca Greaves reports.
Checking intra-muscular fat on the chain
Meat companies are testing equipment that can gauge intramuscular fat in carcases immediately after slaughter. Tony Leggett reports.
Top agribusiness talents shine as Zanda McDonald Award shortlist unveiled
The Zanda McDonald Award, has revealed their shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and New Zealand for the 2024 award.
Lamb sale in the rain at Tautane Station
Country-Wide Deputy Editor Rebecca Greaves reports on the first ever on-farm lamb sale at the iconic coastal Tautane Station at Herbertville.
Lincoln University opens new building
Opening of a major new building is a sign of recovery for Lincoln University, Anne Lee writes.
Applications open for 2024 Zanda McDonald Award
In its 10th year, applications now open for the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award, open to Australian and New Zealand residents aged 21-35 working in the agriculture sector.
Schools reject synthetic carpet
Rural schools putting their foot down when it comes to synthetic carpets and backing their communities by choosing wool carpet will have a helping hand from carpet manufacturer, Bremworth.