B+LNZ has ‘farmers’ backs’ over new rules
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says it has "farmers’ backs" and will not stop advocating for them over the controversial freshwater rules.
Farming
Grain production passes 1million tonnes
Grain production passes 1million tonnes
Total grain production for the 2019-20 season was well up over one million tonnes, despite contracts for malting barley, used in kegged beer, being down on sales last year.
Petition seeks rewrite of controversial regulations
Petition seeks rewrite of controversial regulations
A petition has been launched this week seeking a rewrite of the controversial new freshwater rules.
‘Magnificent’ ram sets sale record
‘Magnificent’ ram sets sale record
A record was set at the Canterbury A&P Association elite ram and ewe fair on Friday.
Getting off the land and into the waves
Getting off the land and into the waves
North Otago and South Canterbury farmers are being encouraged to get off their farms and into the waves this summer.
Beef, lamb prices expected to fall
Beef, lamb prices expected to fall
Reduced global demand for higher-value beef and lamb cuts in the year ahead will reduce New Zealand farm-gate prices for beef and sheepmeat from the record highs experienced over recent seasons, a...
Up to 60 overseas shearers to be granted border exemptions
Up to 60 overseas shearers to be granted border exemptions
Up to 60 overseas shearers will be allowed to enter the country between January and March to help fill a gap in the local workforce.
Low flow warning for La Niña summer
Low flow warning for La Niña summer
For central and western parts of the lower South Island, a La Niña summer means drier conditions and a higher risk of drought.
Farming funding unlocked as La Niña looms over summer
Farming funding unlocked as La Niña looms over summer
The government has unlocked funding to support farmers ahead of an upcoming La Nina season.
Most waters worth a look, despite the forecast for rain
Most waters worth a look, despite the forecast for rain
There is some rain forecast for the weekend and early next week, but hopefully not enough to spoil the chances of catching a fish.
NZ Rural Land Company to list publicly
NZ Rural Land Company to list publicly
The New Zealand Rural Land Company has launched an initial public offering, seeking to raise between $75 million and $150 million to buy rural land to then lease to farmers.
Spreading the word
Spreading the word
A Lawrence couple wants to prove there is more to honey than as a spread. Rebecca Fox talks to Dana and Megan Young about keeping it small.
Beekeepers club marks 40 years
Beekeepers club marks 40 years
Members of the Dunedin Beekeepers Club were abuzz with excitement to celebrate a special anniversary.
Convinced wool’s worth investing in
Convinced wool’s worth investing in
Bruce Abbott acknowledges he has got a lot out of the wool industry and, conversely, he always felt he should put something back.
‘Tremendous support’ for newly established Strong Wool Action Group
‘Tremendous support’ for newly established Strong Wool Action Group
The newly formed Strong Wool Action Group is getting "tremendous" support, executive officer Andy Caughey says.
Family lavender farm flourishing
Family lavender farm flourishing
When there’s a will there’s a way.
Beehives helping garden bloom
Beehives helping garden bloom
A new apiary has been set up at Folster Gardens, where the benefit of resident bees is evident in the floral blooms.
Farrow crate use ‘saves piglet lives’
Farrow crate use ‘saves piglet lives’
Former New Zealand Pork chairman Ian Carter is saddened by a High Court ruling that the use of farrowing crates is unlawful, saying they save "millions" of piglets globally every year.
‘M.bovis’ cases isolated cluster, officials say
‘M.bovis’ cases isolated cluster, officials say
Ashburton district has a growing number of confirmed Mycoplasma bovis cases but officials say it is not widespread — just an isolated cluster connected by animal movements.
Positive response to charity hospital wool bale drive
Positive response to charity hospital wool bale drive
Organisers of the Bales4Blair drive to encourage farmers to donate bales of wool to the Southland Charity Hospital building campaign have been delighted with the response.