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Next generation dual command tractor. Recently showcased in France and set for a wider release at the upcoming EIMA Show in Bologna, the latest New Holland T5 Dual Command tractor range offers five models from 80-117hp, all powered by FPT F36 3.6-litre four-cylinder engines.
National - Rural News Group
Food charity to hold online auction. Meat the Need, New Zealand’s dedicated charity delivering locally sourced protein meals to food-insecure communities, is launching an online National Charity Auction.
General News
Working together, leading change. A group of Canterbury farmers who work together exploring the various uses of liquid injection systems on their seed drills was the worthy winner of the Working Together Award at the recent 2024 Arable Awards, says the group’s FAR Facilitator.
Better animal genetic gain system - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
1 day ago · Campbell Parker, DairyNZ. A governance group has been formed, following extensive sector consultation, to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is said to be forming a 'road map' for improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system. The IWG was charged with evaluating the dairy sector's genetic ...
Taranaki piggery goes solar
1 day ago · Installing 400 solar panels at their Taranaki piggery and cropping operation will have significant environmental, financial and animal welfare benefits for the Stanley family. The panels with 200kw capacity have been installed in a paddock at the farm at Oaonui, near Opunake. Karl Stanley, who runs the long-established farm with family members ...
Organic dairying - a natural fit for Māori
3 days ago · He believes there's a natural fit for Māori becoming involved in organic farming. "Organic farming has a lot of values similar to Māoritanga. Understanding that everything - whether it be a plant, water, animal - has a mauri and that each thing can have an impact on things around it. We at Broadlands act as kaitiaki or guardians to farm in a ...
Govt unveils climate strategy - Rural News Group
Jul 10, 2024 · Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the strategy is built on five core pillars, all underscoring the Government's commitment to delivering its climate change goals. The pillars are: Nature-based solutions address climate change. “Households, businesses, and our economy are already feeling the effects of climate change,” Watts says.
Fonterra forecast touches $10/kgMS - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
3 days ago · Fonterra now believes the milk price could hit double digits for the first time, with the top of its forecast range touching $10. The co-op board met on Sunday evening and raised the midpoint of the 2024-25 season forecast farmgate milk price from $9/kgMS to $9.50/kgMS. The co-operative also announced a narrowing of the forecast range from $8. ...
Rural NZ 'playing its part' - McClay - Rural News Group
Aug 19, 2024 · Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the hard-working men and women of rural New Zealand are playing their part to help rebuild the economy. McClay says that interest rates and on-farm inflation have turned a corner, meaning farmers can continue to innovate and boost productivity while working to meet environmental obligations. “With 80% of ...
Irrigation awards finalists named - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Sep 7, 2024 · Four New Zealand farmers have been selected as finalists in this year’s Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Shane and Lynnette McManaway, Logan Nation and Nico Butler – Ongaha (Wairarapa) Aidan Bichan, Vern Brasell, and Neville Fisher - Kaiwaiwai Dairies (Featherston) Ben and Shannon Johnson ...