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Lagoon emergency opening could have been avoided

As with any issue there needs to be balance and the Waituna Lagoon is no exception, according to Waituna Catchment

Waituna Lagoon – closed but not forgotten

By Jo Crack Waituna Lagoon has now quietly closed to the sea, ironically at Easter when those who claim to

20 years on, lamb price still low

We’ve been here before. Just happened to find an interesting site on the web that saved old websites from away

Lagoon lament: Waituna woes continue

The community in Waituna, many of whom have farmed there for decades, had been calling for common sense concerning the

Challenging year for Farmlands

Farmlands has released its 2023 Annual Report. It emphasises the rural supplies co-op’s focus on backing its core farmers and

A toxo disaster – despite vaccination

When you go to the trouble of vaccinating your two-tooths against toxoplasmosis you expect these animals will be protected. Trudi

NZ Yarn & Hemp P/ship formed

Hemp New Zealand has acquired a 15% interest in NZ Yarn in an effort to develop new blends and exciting

Parasite resistant genes will boost profits

Breeding for parasite resistant genetics will strengthen flocks and save time and money on-farm, according to a group of leading sheep

Best practice to be recognised by Fonterra

Fonterra farmers were told today of the Co-op’s plans to provide them with more meaningful recognition and rewards in season

Polio-type disease often undiagnosed

Both calves and lambs can suffer from polioencephalomalacia and easily go undiagnosed and die as a result. The disease effects