Beet crops driving changes With winter approaching here in New Zealand, assessing feed supplies is the order of the day on many farms,...
Burning issue in New Zealand The reasons why judicious burning is better for farm, economy and environment, are rarely heard.
Farm-saved seed holds back NZ variety progress This month I’ve been suffering from déjà vu. The main cause is farm-saved seed (FSS) royalties.
Farm visit: precision technology drives profitability on... Farm visit! This farmer believes the adoption of precision farming is at tipping point in NZ.
NZ stock farmers need to up crop biosecurity measures Loss of contracts due to poor paddock hygiene is costly. However, the “clean machine” message isn't always easy...
GM grass is a risk to NZ farming's competitive advantage AgResearch has developed a GM grass that promises a leap in productivity that makes even Norman Borlaug’s...
NZ election could see farmers face fewer green restrictions It’s election year here in New Zealand, both nationally and agriculturally, which could have a large impact on...
Weather headaches and a new wheat yield record The recent harvest saw a new world record for wheat yield set by Eric and Maxine Watson. Their 11ha field of...
Sophistication will give farming economic and... Greater use of sophisticated farming systems is needed to solve the environmental water pollution issues.