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Remember when, 2008: Scottish farmers also looking at lamb marketing
This series of articles looks back at the previous attempt to fix the problems facing the meat industry. In 2008, the Meat Industry Action Group managed to get meat companies talking and get farmers active. Despite this nothing came of their efforts. This series may just act as a reminder of what we as farmers […]
Kiwi dairy workers hard to come by
Over the last few years the demand for experienced and reliable dairy farm workers has grown rapidly, as the industry continues to expand.
Nutrient rich grass must be better!
Arden Anderson will be visiting NZ early next year and will be promoting biological farming.
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.
The dark side of quiet cows
Researchers have found that it’s not just wild cattle that can have an issue.
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 2012 to underpin future growth…
Sheep farmers to pay the price – eventually
The long-suffering sheep farmers of the south might have received a reasonable price for their lambs for the past couple of years but it seems likely that it was at the expense of their co-operative…
Alliance Group announces huge loss
Sheep and beef farmers, particularly those in the south, will have a good reason to gasp when they read of the huge loss reported by Alliance Group today.