Farming News

Grass growth key to farm improvement

It is all about grass. Forget the stock, or even yourself - Farmax Ltd general manager Gavin McEwen reckons the biggest asset a farmer has on their farm is the ability to grow grass.

Sainsbury cadets visit Alliance

Sainsbury cadets visit Alliance

Representatives from one of the UK's major supermarkets have gone behind the scenes at Alliance Group.

Top price for Gimmerburn bull

Top price for Gimmerburn bull

Maniototo stud cattle breeder Bev Helm was thrilled to achieve the top price at the South Island Shorthorn sale in Temuka.

Effluent experts share knowledge

A new InfraTrain training course for contractors and designers of dairy effluent ponds has places open for people wanting to get up to speed with new design standards.

Butchers ready for bacon battle

Judges in the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Competition will be putting the best offerings of Kiwi butchers and retailers to the test next month.

Fieldays showcase rural sector

We might be mostly townies these days, but we still value the rural sector.

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