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Befriending calves works well
Calves that are stroked by people early in their life gain weight more quickly than animals that are not stroked.
Beware the droopy eyelid!
A new inherited disease that causes ptosis has been discovered in Finland.
X-rays help yields & pollution
Unexpected discovery in a pea and bean crop leads to new tools to help farmers.
Farmer well-being is important
While farmers’ well-being at work is not directly visible to the consumer, it forms an important part of responsible food production.
Employment rules need shake-up now
It’s not a job for the faint-hearted and you can see why contractors don’t want to have just anyone in control of such a set-up.
Slow release, sensed irrigation a huge breakthrough
The device has been complemented by a piece of software which takes into account the local context, such as plant properties and soil characteristics. This means, the system is also…
Conventional milk has more minerals
Milk from organic farms has a lower concentration of elements like zinc, iodine and selenium than milk produced by conventional farming methods.
Pork and Bee industry in court today
Having two primary industry sectors fighting the Ministry in court today shows that our biosecurity safeguards aren’t working
Wool price lifts on back of weaker NZ$
The weaker New Zealand dollar and poor weather has combined to push up local prices as exporters struggle to meet shipment commitments.