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Yoghurt and butter to join battle of the cheeses
The battle to find New Zealand's best cheese is set to be fierce with over 400 entries, three new cheese companies, a new cheese type, new international judges and the exciting addition of yoghurt and...
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ANZ extends assistance package for farmers
ANZ is extending its assistance package to farmers anywhere in New Zealand affected by extreme dry conditions. The bank says it will commit an initial $50 million to the assistance package, but will...
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Chard Farm Winery celebrates 25 years on the farm
Central Otago’s Chard Farm Winery is celebrating 25 years on the farm later this month with a VIP wine tasting, birthday party and a family-friendly locals’ Open Day. The celebrations will take place...
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Half-year performance better than expected for LIC
LIC has recorded a solid performance in the first half of the financial year. In the six months to 30 November 2014, the co-op achieved revenue of $159 million, 17.7% higher than the same period last...
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Drought declared in South Island
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has today officially declared the drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island as being a medium-scale adverse event. "This is recognition of the...
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The future of food: Lincoln to host global conference
In a first-of-its-kind for New Zealand, Lincoln University is hosting an international conference on food science and technology. The overarching theme of the conference is the future of food...
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Sheep milking untapped opportunity for farmers
Lincoln University farm management and agribusiness lecturer Guy Trafford is so convinced about the opportunities sheep milk presents he plans to manufacture his own ice cream from it. He says there...
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Minister welcomes review of PGP
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the findings of an independent report into the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) by the Office of the Auditor-General. "I'm pleased with the findings...
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Pleasant surprise in GDT jump
The Global Dairy Trade price jump of 9.4% last week was at the top end or bigger than predictions by economists and part of a continued upward swing.A price lift was expected on the back of Fonterra’s...
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Head office with a difference
THe head office of Carrickmore Nutrition is indistinguishable from the other houses in Pateke Way, Parapapaumu, on the Kapiti Coast. From the main office room, the view is over a small wetland and the...
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Staff-friendly workplace tops design criteria
Work areas for the milking routine must protect milk quality, be safe, easy to clean and efficient to work in, says DairyNZ. A people friendly environment will improve morale, work efficiency and staff...
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Cow houses designed to suit animals, not humans
A guide to cow house design “suits the needs of the dairy system and is an aid to farm profitability,” says its publisher, Aztech Building.Sales manager Simon Clare says the company’s designs suit...
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Food delights to spice up field days
Central Districts Field Days organisers say their event is shaping up the “tastiest yet” with new exhibitors and attractions.For foodies, the Taste of Central Districts will serve the region’s wines...
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Victoria farmer loves cows, blue tractors
Australian farmers Roger and Amanda Heath knew they would need to buy new machinery when they recently bought the family dairy farm from Roger’s parents Peter and Janice.Roger and Amanda, with their...
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Ploughman eyes podium
Waikato farmer John Guy began competitive ploughing “many moons ago” as a member of the Young Farmers Club. He has competed in several New Zealand finals, not yet making the winner’s podium. He...
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New field days site ideally placed to welcome new visitors
More exhibitors and visitors are expected at this year’s South Island Agricultural field days (SIAFD), March 25-27, on a new site in Kirwee. SIAFD bought the 40ha site after it outgrew its previous...
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Large drums rolled away for recycling
A rural recycling scheme will now include on-farm collection of large drums.The new Agrecovery service offers free collection of empty containers 61-1000L from 14 participating brand owners of...
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2014’s most beautiful car
The Jaguar XE has been named ‘Most Beautiful Car of 2014’ at Festival Automobile International in Paris.The Jaguar XE was first shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014 and will arrive in New...
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Popular small car gets facelift
Just released in New Zealand, the 2015 Kia Rio has newly styled alloy wheels and changes to the front and rear, says the maker. The Rio is the most popular Kia model worldwide.The revised front bumper...
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Sun shines on plastic recycler
Farm recycling company Plasback says its collection rates for used silage wrap are climbing steadily. Plasback manager Chris Hartshorne says the company is on track to collect 2000 tonnes in the year...
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