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Here comes the rain
Weather - we get lots of variables, being stuck between two huge expanses of water. Story by Karen Trebilcock.
Bolus offers methane mitigation
Waikato-based company Ruminant BioTech’s aims to develop a commercially viable bolus to reduce ruminant animal methane emissions has received a $7.8 million injection from the government.
What lives in the river
A community project is using environmental DNA (eDNA) to identify native and exotic species in the Manawatū River. Elaine Fisher reports.
Paradise by the awa
After buying their own piece of paradise first farm Blair and Penelope Drysdale have thrown themselves into welcoming the community in to help restore the mauri (life force) of the awa running through the farm, the Manawatu River. By Jackie Harrigan. Photos by Brad Hanson.
Rising costs fail to hold smart producers back
Despite widespread fears, producers who were able to capitalise on the improved milk price were rewarded – because the costs increased less than the milk price. By Dianna Malcolm.
Success with consensus
Everyone involved needs to get around the table to achieve a consensus for a successful farm succession plan. By Elaine Fisher.
