Farming

Why better beats more

St John Craner Most people always want things fast and cheap. Who doesn’t? Problem is, what’s cheap and fast usually isn’t any good — like fast food, also known as junk food. It will plug a gap for a while but then you have to do it all over...

Gisborne Herald

03 Dec 2023

Farming

First No Bull Weekend hits the spot

by Laura Cannon, Pivot Design, Feilding Any time women come together with a collective intention, it’s a powerful thing,” said actress Phylicia Rashad. The AngusNZ 100% No Bull Weekend, hosted by Turihaua Angus Stud was no exception. The...

Gisborne Herald

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Tackling rising drench resistance in livestock

Andrew Cribb Drench resistance poses a growing challenge for vets and farmers, especially the alarming surge in triple drench resistance cases in recent years. This issue not only inflates costs due to the need for novel drenches, but also impacts...

Gisborne Herald

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Hopes high for resumption of live cattle exports

Liz Smith from the back road, Māhia, caught up with Wayne Doran for the Wairoa Star last month. Now living at Mahanga, he talks about his long passion for farming and livestock, and hopes that the new Government will soon lift a ban on live animal...

Gisborne Herald

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Heavitree Fruit Farm rebuilding after fire and floods

A devastating fire and the February floods have tested the Newman family over the past couple of years but with their new H1 packhouse up and running and the prices looking good for their citrus, they are hoping for happier, less stressful days...

Kim Parkinson

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Good season for Hauiti Berries

Tolaga Bay blueberry growing operation Hauiti Berries is on track to meet harvest targets this year, with good-quality fruit and a full picking team. It is coming to the end of harvest, which started in August and runs through until the end of...

Kim Parkinson

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Speaking up for wool: ‘It’s a wonderful fibre’

by Sam Halstead Toby Williams is the fifth generation of his family to farm sheep on their land near Gisborne, and he is passionate about wool and about supporting initiatives to lift returns for strong wool. “It’s a wonderful fibre,” Mr...

Gisborne Herald

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Watch out for rural crime

Fuel has become a highly sought after commodity for thieves operating in rural areas. Livestock for food is another target. The average rate of rural crime in Tairāwhiti remains steady but it does experience peaks and troughs and right now, police...

Murray Robertson

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Room for optimism after difficult year

by Hunaara Waerehu President Gisborne-Wairoa Federated Farmers Tairāwhiti farmers have faced significant challenges in the past 12 months, including but not limited to the impacts from both Cyclone Hale and Cyclone Gabrielle, and more challenges to...

Gisborne Herald

03 Dec 2023

Farming

Log export prices firm as sales to China pick up

by Monique Steele Prices for log exports are slowly improving, but a forestry consultant says the sector must find new international markets to reduce its reliance on China. Export prices have firmed this month, with sales to New Zealand’s largest...

RNZ

25 Nov 2023

Farming

Telehealth option for rural folk

A new telehealth service for rural areas hopes to improve access to primary healthcare for nearly 900,000 New Zealanders. Ka Ora Telecare was co-commissioned by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority. It...

Gisborne Herald

25 Nov 2023

Farming

Chance to check out farm forestry winner

The Husqvarna North Island Farm Forester of the Year winner Rangitoto Station at Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay will be showcased in a Field Day next Thursday. The themes for the day will be climate resilience, the protection and enhancement of...

Gisborne Herald

25 Nov 2023

Farming

Waitangi only vendor at sale

Waitangi Terrace Station at Kanakanaia sent down 2343 store black face lambs to the Matawhero saleyards yesterday, the sole vendor of store lambs for the weekly sale. The lambs had been well prepared and drafted, but sold on a slightly weaker...

Trevor Brown

25 Nov 2023