Two wool companies, that handle around one-third of NZ’s strong wool clip between them, are looking to join together in an effort to rejuvenate the country’s struggling wool sector. Primary Wool Co-Operative (PWC) and Wools of New Zealand (WONZ) have … Continue reading →

OPINION: This old mutt had to have a giggle at the dig Feds recently made at the Green Party in the run up to this year’s election. President Andrew Hoggard issued a media release saying Feds “couldn’t agree more with the … Continue reading →

OPINION: Your old mate reckons if you ever needed proof of just how little influence Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has, just look at his inability to get a dispensation for much needed overseas machinery operators for agricultural contractors for this … Continue reading →

OPINION: The Hound was not surprised, but disappointed, to see that some lefty-liberal judge has ruled in favour of multi-national, tax dodging, professional fundraising organisation Greenpeace being reinstated as a charity. One would wonder just how this judge came to … Continue reading →

Nigel Malthus reports. Dr Sue Bidrose recently took up the role at AgResearch’s Lincoln head office after a varied career, including policy work for the Ministry of Social Development and 15 years in local government, the last seven as chief … Continue reading →

New Holland has entered the world of hybrid headers, launching a new machine that blends its conventional threshing drum and twin-rotor separation technologies. The CH (Crossover Harvesting) 7.70, claimed by NH to be fitting in between its CX and flagship … Continue reading →

A passion for golf has led to the downfall of one of the European Union’s most powerful figures and the man who is heading the FTA trade negotiations with NZ. The well-known former Irish politician and now EU Trade Commissioner, … Continue reading →

Imported and distributed by Giltrap Agrizone in Cambridge, Hi-Spec slurry tankers and manure spreaders are offered in several ranges to suit farmers and contractors. The premium SA-S and SA-R range single axle tankers offer capacities of 3600 to 9100 litres … Continue reading →

Machinery importer and distributor Power Farming has introduced a new weapon to its extensive cultivation arsenal in the shape of the Kverneland Turbo T. Offered in 6.5 and 8 metre working widths, both trailed machines carry five banks of tines … Continue reading →

With lambing and calving about to start, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers of the importance of providing ewes and cows with suitable, well-sheltered areas for lambing and calving. Will Halliday, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s senior advisor … Continue reading →