Time to value our vet professionals
Veterinary industry in the spotlight as a report highlights the urgent need to attract and retain staff.
WorkSafe sounds alarm on quad bike fatalities
Four roll-over death in past few weeks underline danger vehicles can pose.
Some positive news about wool
News at home and abroad is bound to lift spirits and the profile of the fibre, writes Craig Page.
Making sense of farm safety
The ATV death of a much-loved sheep dog triallist has once again raised the issue of farm fatalities, writes Craig Page.
An academic in Red Bands
The late Dr Warrren Parker is a worthy recipient of the Primary Industries New Zealand Champion Award.
Rural NZ on Budget: show us the money
Rural health funding, regional roading and biosecurity are some of the areas that need attention, writes Craig Page.
A&P Show cancellation: where to from here?
Experience abroad shows that rural fairs like the postponed New Zealand Agricultural Show have a keen and growing audience, writes Craig Page.
Putting the buzz back into beekeeping
The sometimes solitary pursuit of professional beekeeping is signalling that all is not well in the hive, writes Craig Page.
Ungrazed DOC land adds fuel to the fire
We need to have a conversation about the fuel load that results when conservation land is left ungrazed – and the risk it poses to productive farms, says Craig Page.
Wrong turn on parasite road
Industry experts are adamant there is still time to avoid a potential disaster, provided farmers are prepared to act now, writes Craig Page.