Light at the end of the tunnel for sheep and beef
For a good proportion of sheep and beef farmers, the light at the end of the tunnel has, for some time, been the headlight of a train heading towards them.
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Tue 21 May 2013
Sun 19 May 2013
Big bucks back misinformation
Write a regular column on sustainability and it's natural to discuss climate-change facts and issues from time to time.
Sat 18 May 2013
Big push for tiny horses
Judy Stott is a legendary figure on the local miniature-horse events calendar, and has amassed more than 200 ribbons and championship awards.
Farm well set up for winter
Warm moist April weather has resulted in welcome high-pasture growth rates and covers on the Stratford Demonstration farm, but cold May weather will now slow this...
Fri 17 May 2013
Slow and steady wins farm race
A simple but effective stocking policy has earned Paparoa farmers Janine and Ken Hames recognition in this year's Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Our uncertain future
Last year Rick Powdrell received $127 a head for his lambs. The current return has nose-dived to $85.
Farmers should be prepared
Nitrogen-based fertiliser is being placed on paddocks throughout the Bay but Federated Farmers warns some farmers may be over-estimating pasture recovery after the...
The status quo leads to peasantry
About 1000 South Island meat farmers met in Gore last month to discuss the real problems the industry is facing around farming profitabily and sustainabily.
Thu 16 May 2013
Alpaca appeal just grows and grows
Diane and Daryl Lehmann are turning her infatuation with alpacas, an animal many still see as a pet or more suited to lifestyle farmers, into a viable business.
Wed 15 May 2013
Getting perspective matters
A lesson gained from the Federated Farmers Dairy Council's meeting at the Treaty Grounds in Waitangi was the role of perspective.
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