‘Nanobubble’ trial trims irrigation water usage. North Canterbury dairy farmer and recently-elected deputy chair of DairyNZ, Cameron Henderson, is enjoying a huge reduction in irrigation water use after converting a pivot irrigator to drag perforated drip tubes across the ground instead of elevated sprinkler heads.

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Hauraki Coromandel farmer Keith Trembath was recently awarded the title of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of his contributions to public service, agriculture, and education.

Nov 21, 2023 · Long-time Farmlands shareholder and retail supplier, Banks Peninsula sheep and beef farmer Roger Beattie, believes the rural supplies company is lessening choice and increasing prices that farmer shareholders pay it for goods, due to the co-op's current business model.

Irrigation scheme delivers on water quality, environment. The Amuri Basin Future Farming (ABFF) Project in North Canterbury is making considerable strides in improving irrigation efficiency, riparian management, and environmental innovation.

Nov 1, 2024 · NZ genetic engine version 6 launched. The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.

Dec 31, 2024 · For the primary sector, 2024 would go down as one of the toughest years on record. Peter Burke reports. While the year started with a new farmer-friendly coalition Government in office, the rural sector - and indeed the whole country - was overwhelmed by high interest rates, rising inflation and ...

Jul 22, 2024 · Proposed cuts to rural post deliveries to hit communities. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says proposed changes to rural deliveries mean NZ Post is putting commercial viability ahead of the needs of rural communities.

Jan 30, 2024 · Last year's fourth quarter Rabobank Rural Confidence survey found New Zealand farmer confidence rebounding strongly off the back of improved dairy farmer sentiment, with farmers across all sectors more optimistic about the prospects for the agri economy.

Sep 12, 2024 · NZ genetic engine version 6 launched. The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.