Farmers dispute tech-heavy climate plans
Industry challenges national emission plan’s reliance on technology to curb ag-generated GHG.
Business is blooming in South Auckland
Flower-growing operation thrives on innovation and diversification.
‘Export demand strong despite global challenges’
RaboResearch general manager Stefan Vogel says shipping rates have increased three- or fourfold.
High social cost of land use change flagged in new research
Country can meet freshwater goals if drystock makes way for pines, but this would come at an unacceptable cost, researchers say.
Māori agribusiness programme launched
Waikato University’s three-year programme will include topics that explore agribusiness in a Māori context and world view.
‘Tech-shy Kiwi farmers slow to adopt disease-fighting tools’
In an age of triple drench resistance, technology holds the key to combating animal diseases, says Techion founder.
Nestlé cautions NZ dairy farmers to improve efficiency
Chief dairy buyer says NZ is not moving fast enough to meet the company’s needs.
Leading change through example and collaboration
The leadership journey of DairyNZ’s first female chair, Tracy Brown, combines skills learnt in community governance with training and opportunities.
It’s a matter of trust with Neil Bateup
The outgoing chair of the Rural Support Trust has been guiding the community organisation since its inception.
Worm-ridden calves warrant closer study
Hunt is on for behaviour changes that would suggest which animals to drench and when.