02:34pm Mon 17 Feb, 2014
The Primary ITO offers block courses for sheep and cattle farm staff, which are mainly held at Lake Taupo Christian Camp, Waitetoko, Turangi, and are available to... Read More
02:18pm Mon 17 Feb, 2014
Beef +Lamb NZ and AgResearch have a new free service called PestWebNZ which sends message alerts about weeds and pests that affect pastures and feed crops in farming... Read More
02:05pm Mon 17 Feb, 2014
Will it be the daring of the 'young guns” or the canniness of those with a little more age which wins the 2014 SunLive Principals' Challenge at Baypark on... Read More
02:00pm Mon 17 Feb, 2014
Tackling the challenges and delivering value is the theme for the 2014 New Zealand Institute of Forestry conference in the Hawke's Bay from July 6-9. Better known... Read More
03:01pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Kaimanawa horses are living history, testament to their own survival skills and the resilience of their forebears, believes Elder Jenks, chairman of Kaimanawa Heritage... Read More
02:57pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Building a structure to cover a stand-off area not only protects cows from the weather, but also separates stormwater from effluent, reducing environmental and financial... Read More
01:19pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Baby worms hatching, sustainable backyards and microbial health products for animals will be among the displays at the Biological Farming and Sustainability Conference... Read More
12:56pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Jordan Kirk was looking for a degree with a lot of variety and options for the future, and she's found it in studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours... Read More
12:37pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Looking for a mid-size car, at home in town or country? With a bit of funk? Something that has more space than the standard four-door, a bit more zizz than the usual... Read More
12:26pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Orchard values are up, the crops look stunning - and as the kiwifruit industry recovers from the severe impacts of the disease Psa-V, it's with renewed confidence... Read More
12:18pm Sun 16 Feb, 2014
With sustainability becoming an increasing focus for the rural community, tools such as Overseer provide free support to help farmers better manage their farm nutrients. 'Overseer... Read More
11:50am Sun 16 Feb, 2014
Owners of tractors, trucks, 4WD utes - anything with wheels and a motor - are encouraged to be a part of Mount Maunganui Rotary Club's first-ever auto show. Mark... Read More