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More production and more health problems

As we push for more production and more dollars our animals seem to be more likely to suffer from a

Product helps clear the air

... with production of the solution reaching 2 million litres this month since manufacturing began

Bike design could save lives

More than 800 people are injured on farms riding quad bikes on farms every year in New Zealand.

Cover crops can reduce nitrogen loss

Cover crops can reduce nitrate pollution without increasing the salinity or reducing yield, according to researchers.

Plantain ideal for lamb finishing

Once considered a weed, field trials reveal plantain is a high-protein alternative to pasture ideal for finishing lambs.  The herb

Funding boost against wilding trees

“We’re just coming into year six and it’s the most positive I’ve felt about achieving our goal,”

The dark side of quiet cows

Researchers have found that it's not just wild cattle that can have an issue.

Cobalt always worth remembering

...spraying cobalt on pastures works best when the pastures were growing rapidly. "If you are only spraying it on immediately

Complaint over conduct

An Invercargill farm accountant who faced High Court action over a land deal turned sour has also had a complaint

Silver Fern Farms posts $31m loss

...despite an operational loss, the company’s balance sheet was robust (44% equity ratio); and significant investments had been made in