On Farm
Getting more bang for your fertiliser buck
Federated Farmers help farmers stretch their fertiliser budget through the Fertiliser Quality Council.
Solar venture a no-brainer for Waikato farmers
The numbers made a lot of sense when these northwestern Waikato beef finishers looked into a new kind of farming.
A vege stall with roots deep in the land
Wilson’s Vege Stall in Southland is stocked with produce grown by the owners, and despite having to navigate bureaucracy and the supermarket duopoly, it’s going stronger than ever.
Timaru to Tokyo: growing carrots for juice in Japan
The Tayler brothers, who farm around 1000ha, also grow process potatoes for Bluebird Foods and McCain.
Vision empowers Ahuwhenua finalist
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
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
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
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
Survey shows weeds immune to sprays are cropping up all over the country.
Seed quality could make or break future prospects
Barenbrug’s online calculator takes the guesswork out of deciding on the right seed for your pasture.
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