https://www.stuff.co.nz Top Stories from Stuff.co.nz. New Zealand, world, sport, business & entertainment news on Stuff.co.nz. en-nz Stuff Limited. 30 https://static2.stuff.co.nz/images/logo.gif https://www.stuff.co.nz https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/301024536/farming-made-easier.html A Taranaki farmer uses a mixer wagon to feed his herd and says that it makes a big impact on his farming system and provides a lot of benefits. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:24:22 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301024536 STEVE MACMILLAN https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/301009964/new-crop-growing-trials-across-taranaki-gain-momentum.html Medicinal plants and gin botanicals are growing in Taranaki trials designed to help the dairy-dominant region diversify and become more resilient. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:22:51 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301009964 CATHERINE GROENESTEIN https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/133563900/everythings-going-bloody-good-southern-field-days-set-for-strong-return.html After being cancelled because of Covid, everything is on track for a successful Southern Field Days next month, organisers say. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:12:03 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133563900 RACHAEL KELLY https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/133556238/startup-seeks-investment-to-make-milk-without-cows.html Innovators using yeast to make milk just like the real thing have a plan to build their first factory. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133556238 OLIVIA WANNAN https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/133538272/how-milkmaking-machines-could-eat-away-at-dairy-farming.html On Daisy Lab’s benchtop, a quietly humming machine the size of a coffee-maker produces milk that supposedly tastes just like cows’. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133538272 OLIVIA WANNAN https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/southland-top-stories/133549020/shearers-heading-to-war-for-world-record-attempt.html The Riverton-based crew will head inland to chase history in the Hokonui Hills above Gore, in their world shearing record attempt on Sunday. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:54:58 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133549020 Stuff https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/301024611/growing-young-minds.html Secondary school students across the country will be able to boost their agri learning through a new board game. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 02:29:03 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301024611 SONITA CHANDAR https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/133537148/lime-rock-storage-solution-targets-greenhouse-gas-reduction.html A new lime rock storage facility in South Canterbury aims to reduce a quarry site's annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60%. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:39:51 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133537148 DOUG SAIL https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/301025106/coalition-policy-announcements-a-good-start.html Ag leaders from various sectors say they are happy with the new Government and the coalition agreement policy announcements in agriculture. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:30:22 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301025106 SONITA CHANDAR https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/301022023/supporting-the-wellbeing-of-rural-communities.html Fonterra is giving back to rural communities through its Hapori programme, which supports community initiatives that benefit everyone. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:10:40 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301022023 STEVE MACMILLAN https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/301024663/sensing--urine-output-in-cows.html AgResearch scientists are thinking outside the box when it comes to measuring Nitrogen in cow’s urine. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:07:23 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301024663 RURAL REPORTER https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/advice/301020236/advice-navigating-extreme-weather-this-summer.html Employsure’s Employment Advice Manager, Hayden McKernan gives us his tips to plan ahead for adverse weather. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:54:17 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301020236 HAYDEN MCKERNAN https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/133528724/the-taranaki-farmers-introducing-the-taste-of-feijoas-to-the-world.html When Matt Low and Melissa Burleigh-Low were looking to upsize their home, Melissa wanted a bigger vegetable garden. What she ended up with was a 500-tree strong feijoa orchard. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133528724 STEPHANIE OCKHUYSEN https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/133533873/transport-yard-fire-pretty-daunting-for-firefighters-as-they-battled-to-move-trucks.html If a volunteer firefighter and his fiancee hadn't seen black smoke in the dark, a transport company would have been looking at 'complete devastation', a manager said. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133533873 SOUTHLAND REPORTER https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/301035293/largerthanlife-cow-brings-cheer-to-passersby-in-south-taranaki.html A huge cow on a quad bike is bringing smiles to passers-by in a roadside paddock in South Taranaki. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/301035293 CATHERINE GROENESTEIN https://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/133481739/yealands-the-elephant-in-the-room-at-power-agms.html The wine company's no-show as its owners went through the year that was didn't sit well with some. Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:43:02 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133481739 PENNY WARDLE https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/133480027/picking-cherries-is-like-milking-mice-sun-shines-for-cherry-growers.html All of Marlborough's cherries stay in New Zealand, and while that might be less profitable than exporting, “it’s still pretty good money”, says orchard owner. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133480027 PENNY WARDLE https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/133498758/national-lamb-day-to-be-relaunched.html AgProud chairman Jon Pemberton and a group of like-minded farmers are on a mission to relaunch National Lamb Day on February 15, 2024. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133498758 DIANE BISHOP https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/133463687/avoid-facial-eczema-with-zinccheck.html ADVERTISEMENT Farm Source's exclusive milk test product Zinc Check offers farmers a cost effective way of monitoring animals during summer months when facial eczema is on the rise. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133463687 ADVERTISEMENT BY FARMSOURCE https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/133353611/from-filing-stories-to-helping-farmers-taranaki-woman-ditches-journalism-and-finds-passion-in-primary-sector.html Jessie Waite got involved with Young Farmers for a free trip to Black Forest Station but ended up finding her calling in the primary sector. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:50:52 GMT www.stuff.co.nz/133353611 STEPHANIE OCKHUYSEN