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Honey shortage looms

Help save global wool industry

The farmers' wool levy, tossed out in a growers' referendum almost five years ago, will be on the agenda again this year.

Industry paper provides options

Crickets go off the grass

Farmers whose pastures are severely affected by black field crickets will welcome the news that a new endophyte protects host grasses from the pest.

Is land pricing pushing cows indoors?

Mixed messages over water quality

Plan Change for water heralds positive outcome

A & P show struggles to attract entries

The prestige of winning a livestock ribbon at the A & P Show has lost its appeal as associations struggle to attract exhibitors.

The big blow - lessons learned

Ripe for new markets

How has the growing period been in regards to the size of fruit and yield? And what has affected this?

Trial periods can prove tricky for employers

Employing someone is a big commitment. Many responsibilities come with it and conversely an employer places a lot of reliance and faith in the employee.

Totara touted as mastitis remedy

Wairarapa dirty dairy costs $45k

Successes in rates battle

Early each year, Federated Farmers doubles its efforts to contain farm rates through submissions on district and regional council annual plans.

Contract rearing needs trust

The issue of contract dairy heifer rearing is always topical as some farmers don't fancy trusting someone else with their heifers.

Plan hatched to mend kiwi with crooked beak

On-the-job training vital for industry

About 3000 more people begin work in agriculture industry annually to replace those leaving.

Kiwis reluctant to join dairy workforce

The number of migrant dairy workers coming to New Zealand is on the rise.