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August Real Farmer
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New Lincoln University research initiative seeks better use of land
A new Lincoln University initiative is looking to come up with new creative, innovative, integrative and adaptive agricultural systems.
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Lincoln Univeristy
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Research
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New study sheds light on reducing nutrient losses on irrigated farms
There’s no doubt that farmers have a lot of challenges ahead of them – particularly in keeping up with new environmental requirements and developments in technology. And it seems that almost every week some new research emerges which makes us rethink some of our farming practices.
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Irrigation
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Regional fuel tax should be put on hold
On 1 July 2018 the first regional fuel tax (RFT) allowed under law came into force in Auckland – and confusion reigned. The law was passed only a matter of days before on 26 June 2018, and how it would work in practice for growers and farmers in the area—and beyond once other regions adopt the tax—was unknown.
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Regional Fuel Tax
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Horticulture
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Not in-calf rates are still high
New Zealand’s not-in-calf rates are still sitting around 17% and the question is, can anything be done to improve the situation?
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Bell Booth
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Not in calf rates
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Triple drench resistance an emerging issue
Livestock monocultures and inappropriate drenching practices are contributing to the emergence of internal parasite resistance to triple combination drenches.
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Beef + Lamb
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Against the grain
A penchant for trying new crops coupled with a need to find a viable alternative to growing traditional vegetable seeds, is the driving force behind Methven cropping farmers’ Andrew Currie and Gaewynne Hood’s foray into commercially producing the new-age grain, quinoa.
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Quinoa
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Instore Days a real treat for farming folk
Mid Canterbury farming folk have been treated to a fantastic display of all things agricultural at this year’s Ruralco Instore Days.
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August Real Farmer
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Instore Days
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Kiwi Farmer on top of the world
Mike Read has set himself a very impressive mountaineering challenge and Everest is already ticked off the list
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Everest
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Mike Read
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Velvet success for Rupert family
The success of a velvet producing deer farm is all down to great deer genetics and a family working together.
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August Real Farmer 2018
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Deer Farm
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