27 November 2020
The on-farm sale scene is not only reserved for sheep, as they also grow in popularity for South Island cattle breeders and farmers. Recent sales have been well-supported as buyers appreciate being able to purchase high volumes of good quality stock in ‘clean’ lines.
27 November 2020
Another week of on-farm sheep sales covered a much broader area of the South Island, spreading from Marlborough down to South Canterbury.
27 November 2020
Nearly 7500 tahr were culled in four months as part of the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) animal control plan for the South Island’s Southern Alps.
27 November 2020
Declining demand from foodservice for high-value beef and lamb cuts may not have the impact on farm gate returns many have feared.
26 November 2020
An initiative aimed at helping to improve mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand rural communities is hoping to ride a growing wave of support and get more farmers on board.
26 November 2020
Irrigation New Zealand as an organisation is well-positioned with key influencers and decision-makers but there are still challenges ahead for the industry, its leaders say.
26 November 2020
As farm freshwater plans are set to become part of industry requirements following the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms, Massey University has created short courses to meet what will be a growing demand for training in the area.
26 November 2020
During lockdown flower growers faced a grim future with the three weekly flower auctions halted and many outlets unable to open for sales. But a move online to virtual auctioning was a sector lifeline. Richard Rennie reports.
25 November 2020
New Zealand researchers have moved a step closer to commercial seaweed farming with the commissioning of an extensive growing facility in Tauranga on University of Waikato’s aquaculture site.
25 November 2020
The New Zealand Rural Land Company (NZRLC) believes it can generate a minimum 4.5% annual return on capital by being a landlord to the agricultural sector.
