A new programme, designed to get vets working proactively with farmers to raise productivity, should pay big dividends for the sheep and beef sector, says Beef +... Read More

Creating a glass mosaic flower on a rock was a whimsy to lighten and brighten her own garden, but Jan Shoemark quickly discovered it had wider appeal. 'Because my... Read More

Action could soon be taken against some farmers who disregard their obligations under the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme, NAIT operations manager... Read More

Hamish Stout was astounded to be called at about midnight recently by police to say someone had stolen the front gate to his Kaimai farm. 'They'd loaded the 12 foot... Read More

Lice infestation is of major economic importance - costing tens of millions of dollars annually. Infested sheep become restless, with scratching and rubbing, resulting... Read More

In the cold of winter, when feed is short, it's tempting to throw on a bit of nitrogen to make the grass grow. However, unless conditions are suitable for grass... Read More

Feed and condition should be farmers' focus for their cows at this time of year as, unlike the weather, this is what they have control over and because if they have... Read More

Wetlands are unique features of the New Zealand landscape. These can include lakes, ponds, lagoons, bogs, salt marshes and estuaries. Landowners with significant... Read More

Eating and sleeping well are important, but not always easy, during calving but planning ahead can help farmers get through one of the busiest times on the farm,... Read More

The third Annual Red Meat Sector Conference is at The Langham Auckland on Monday, July 8. It is jointly hosted by the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand Inc... Read More

The countdown is on for pesky possums with Lake Rerewhakaaitu School's annual ‘Possum Punishment'. The popular PTA fundraiser for the country school begins... Read More

High on an ancient pa site, overlooked by a carving of his ancestor Toikairakau, William Stewart blows a carved Pukaea (wooden trumpet) in welcome. There's a flax... Read More