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Angus bull for dinner – almost!

... the bull in question will not be on the menu, but instead will have pride of place on the

Boost to quarantine inspector numbers

The recruitment of more biosecurity quarantine inspectors calls into question earlier staff and budget cuts, according to the Public Service

Policy changes could help boost biogas production

Livestock produces a lot of waste. One solution is to turn such agricultural waste into biogas to generate energy. It

Who says plants can’t talk

Australian researchers have found that there's a lot to be said for having a friendly neighbour... we in New Zealand

Some pesticides may need banned to protect bees

A ban of a broad variety of pesticides may be required to protect bees, humans and the environment.

Wool prices steady

... longer Fine Crossbred Shears were firm to 3.5 percent dearer with the shorter types 2 to 4 percent easier

Cows are messy eaters… 5% wastage!

Dairy cows in New Zealand are fed almost exclusively on a range of pasture grasses. If you watch a cow

Working Bee at the Gravel Pit

Weed control is an ongoing necessity at the Gravel Pit with gorse and broom popping up on a regular basis.

Waituna Landcare Group – AGM

To be held May 13 at the Mokotua Hall. Several speakers on sediment and nutrient loss etc..

Lest we forget the long drop

There may not be very many long drops left in Southland, but that doesn’t mean they should be forgotten. In