On Farm
Solar venture a no-brainer for Waikato farmers
Gerald PiddockMay 8, 2024
The numbers made a lot of sense when these northwestern Waikato beef finishers looked into a new kind of farming.
New sharemilkers urged to ‘take time’
Federated FarmersMay 3, 2024
Federated Farmers share tips for first-time sharemilkers heading out to farm.
Don’t stop believin’ in farm ownership
Farmers WeeklyMay 1, 2024
After decades of dreaming of farm ownership, an Atiamuri couple finally ticked the box in 2020 – and it's all that they hoped it would be.
Just add water: building a wetland from scratch
Hugh StringlemanMay 1, 2024
A lower Northland farmer has constructed a wetland as a demonstration for the Piroa Conservation Trust.
Vision empowers Ahuwhenua finalist
Gerald PiddockApr 29, 2024
Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi keep people and innovation at the heart of the strategy for their dairy farm.
It’s upside all the way for Southland robot milker
Gerhard UysApr 29, 2024
From cosier cows to a less stressful operation all round, switching to robotics has been an unalloyed good, says Bruce Dinnington.
Farmers asked to be on lookout for invasive weed
Gerald PiddockApr 26, 2024
The end of Noogoora burr could be in sight, with a little help from people on the ground.
Warning to prevent low feed cover disputes
Federated FarmersApr 26, 2024
Disputes arise every year between sharemilkers and farm owners, but decent planning and communication will usually prevent any problems, says Sam Ebbett.
Herbicide resistance rides in on imported seed
Annette ScottApr 26, 2024
Survey shows weeds immune to sprays are cropping up all over the country.
Seed quality could make or break future prospects
Dairy FarmerApr 24, 2024
Barenbrug’s online calculator takes the guesswork out of deciding on the right seed for your pasture.
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