A distinguished agricultural sciences academic will be Lincoln University’s next vice-chancellor.Professor Grant Edwards will step up as the next vice-chancellor on January 1.In announcing the new appointment, Lincoln University…
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Christchurch design engineer’s pasture growth system outsmarts ‘bored cows’
A Christchurch design engineer has outsmarted dairy cows to perfect a new way of measuring grass growth.Richard Barton has combined the latest advances in cube satellite imagery, remote sensors, micro electronics and a weather-proof…
Southern retailer says wool overtaking synthetic for carpet sales
The tide is turning for the sales of woollen carpet, a Southern retailer says.A national roadshow about a proposed merger between Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-operative made its final stops in the South last week.The…
New Zealand Rural Land Company buys six South Island dairy farms for $61.4 million
NZX-listed New Zealand Rural Land Company has bought six dairy farms in Maniototo for $61.4 million.NZRL announced to the market this afternoon that it had entered into a unconditional agreement to buy the properties, totalling…
The Country – Long weekend edition
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay counts down to the long weekend (for some). On with the show: Andrew Hoggard: The president of Federated Farmers has his say on the FTA, Jacinda’s traffic lights and earthquakes. Blake Holgate:…
Strong wool roadshow proposes two companies merge to tackle ‘plastic carpets’
Voting packs on a proposed merger of Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-operative have been posted to more than 2000 farmers this week. Otago Daily Times reporter Shawn McAvinue joins farmers at a stop of a nationwide roadshow…
‘A moment of stupidity’: Central Otago duck hunter who shot two women sentenced
A Central Otago man who shot two women in a “moment of stupidity” while duck shooting has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay reparation to the women.William John Gunn, 27, a shearer of Shingle Creek, appeared for…
Waikanae Estuary Care Group starts adopt-a-plot to get locals involved in conservation
The Waikanae Estuary Care Group has started “adopt-a-plot” to encourage residents living near the estuary to help care for plants in the area.After looking at various ways of getting water to the different areas to improve the survival…
Primary industries applaud UK-NZ free trade deal
Primary industry groups have welcomed the news of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.Officials believe the agreement will be worth $1 billion to New Zealand’s GDP, with tariffs removed from wine, honey,…
The Country – NZ and UK edition
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay spoke to Trade Minister Damien O’Connor about the free trade deal between the UK and New Zealand. Damien O’Connor: The Minister of Trade (and Agriculture) trumpets the newly announced free trade…