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Pasture upgrade doubles stock capacity

Hills Creek Station is good stock country. Lambs do well and achieve high growth rates despite the cold winters and hot dry summers that befall the Maniototo. Hills Creek is one of a portfolio of seven...

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Maniototo farm impresses Peren Cup judges

Previous || Next When the judges of the Sir Geoffrey Peren Cup competition visited the Lindsay family's farm in the Maniototo, they were impressed with what they saw. Creekside Farms Ltd is farmed by...

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Long hours but the future looks good

The time on the clock is 12.45am. It's pitch black outside but Manawatu farmer Scott Linklater is ready to head out for a long day on the farm. Quietly, so as not to disturb his sleeping family, he...

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Livestock management practices now claimable under ERF (MLA - Meat &...

(Source: MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited) Grassfed cattle producers around Australia have been given an opportunity to sell the environmental benefits of changed herd management techniques...

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Outwintering Replacement Dairy Heifers (DairyCo)

(Source: DairyCo) Outwintering Replacement Dairy Heifers Published 13 March 15 'Measure to manage' is the key message from a recent DairyCo funded trial investigating the effect of forage type on the...

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Old meets new on China’s farms

Previous || Next The vast region of Inner Mongolia is an important agricultural producer in China. Agribusiness reporter Sally Rae pays a visit. The sight of an elegantly dressed woman, complete with...

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Make the most of lucerne (MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited)

(Source: MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited) 23 September 2016 Lucerne will underpin many livestock finishing systems this summer, but producers often miss out on maximising the benefits of...

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Key drivers of dairy profits

When Craig McWhinney of Yarragon looks for key farming elements that really drive the profit on his Gippsland dairy, there are some clearly defined standouts. Mr McWhinney has worked for almost 20...

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The battle to protect Alaska’s great wildlife sanctuary

As Barack Obama opens up the Arctic Ocean to oil drilling, how can this pristine wilderness withstand the human hunger for fossil fuels?...

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Every Episode of David Attenborough’s Life Series, Ranked

BBC / Anton_Ivanov / Rich Carey / Neirfy / Resul Muslu / Starcea Gheorghe Silviu / Georgia Evans / Tanawat Ariya / Shutterstock / Paul Spella / The Atlantic This Sunday, Sir David Attenborough,...

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Angela Hartnett, Jason Atherton, Nuno Mendes and others on their favourite...

Can’t be bothered with a big blowout meal this Christmas? Graze your way through the holidays with recipes for snacks and small bites from Korea, Georgia, Italy, Gujarat and more. Nine cooks pick their...

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A year of practiculture: Author Rohan Anderson's insights into spring lamb

The mornings have been rather crisp, the air is fresh and pure. Through the windows to the east, bright rays of sun sneak in a little earlier each day, waking me, taunting me to get up and do something...

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Management Notes for November 2016 (Department of Agriculture, Environment...

(Source: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Northern Ireland Government) Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...

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‘Dryland specialists — not victims’

Coping with dry conditions on Otago farms and the ongoing implications is about taking action, as agribusiness reporter Sally Rae reports. Soul-destroying. That is how Otago Rural Support Trust...

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Grassland derogations for livestock manure in nitrate vulnerable zones (The...

(Source: The Environment Agency) In an NVZ, you can apply up to 170kg per hectare of nitrogen in livestock manure (including manure deposited by livestock or by spreading) on your holding in each...

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My 50 favourite UK restaurants: critic Marina O'Loughlin's choice

The Guardian’s restaurant critic picks her 50 favourite restaurants in the UK, from a seaside pub in Kent that serves some of the best food on the planet to a Glasgow old-timer that’s a city...

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They Shoot Kangaroos, Don't They?

Australia is home to 24 million people and roughly 60 million kangaroos. The cuddly looking creatures are still a beloved national icon, but they're also the scourge of ranchers, frequent roadkill, a...

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Strategic grazing of lucerne to lift lamb numbers (MLA - Meat & Livestock...

(Source: MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited) 30 September 2016 Sheep producers could significantly increase lamb weaning percentages from autumn-joined ewes by having them graze lucerne...

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Christmas Eve in Phoenix - Special Dining on Dec. 24th

I hope all your shopping is done and that tomorrow you will be spending the day with family. You might be volunteering or simply enjoying a day off, if Christmas isn't a holiday that you celebrate....

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‘Two-way’ bet pays off

Jeff and Simone Smith who farm at Trawalla, 30km north north-west of Ballarat, were looking at having a 'two-way bet' last year when they sowed down a sheep paddock to Antas sub-clover. They run about...

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Management Notes for August 2016 (Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

(Source: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Northern Ireland Government) Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...

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Light stubble grazing doesn't reduce crop yields (GRDC - Grains Research and...

(Source: GRDC - Grains Research and Development Corporation) Light sheep grazing of crop residues over summer in no-till systems does not negatively impact on subsequent grain crop yields, soil health...

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Seedy paddock save for sheep producers (NSW Agriculture, Biosecurity and Mine...

(Source: NSW Agriculture, Biosecurity and Mine Safety Division) 13 Jul 2015 Sheep and lamb producers have been reminded that winter is the time to plan strategies to keep flocks free of grass seed...

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Early sowing delivers benefits in LRZ (GRDC - Grains Research and Development...

(Source: GRDC - Grains Research and Development Corporation) Farming in the low rainfall zone of north-western Victoria means Matt Curtis needs to make every drop of rain count. That is why for the...

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What to do when: Monthly checklist for enthusiastic gardeners

Our region’s gardening schedule stretches year round. No matter the month, there’s always something to do. Need suggestions? Here are many ideas, contributed by local UC Cooperative Extension master...

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Management Notes for October 2016 (Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

(Source: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Northern Ireland Government) Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...

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Focusing on lamb survival (MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited)

(Source: MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited) 19 August 2016 Sheep producers have successfully lifted lamb survival rates in the past decade and the industry is on target to achieve further...

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Texas Crop and Weather Report — Aug. 9 (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service)

(Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service) Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Samuel Zapata, 956-968-5581, samuel.zapata@ag.tamu.edu; Dr. Robert Hogan,...

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Israel sprays Gazan farmland close to border fence, destroying crops and...

(Source: B'Tselem - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories) In December 2015, Palestinian farmers in the Gaza Strip reported that Israeli military planes had...

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The Irish Foodie Bucket List: 30 dishes worth travelling for

Aoife Carrigy and Pól Ó Conghaile serve up 30 dishes worth travelling for. It's Ireland's foodie bucket list. Years ago, the notion of an 'Irish cuisine' or foodie scene would have had tourists choking...

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Make your weaners winners (MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited)

(Source: MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited) 16 September 2016 With many southern sheep producers coming into spring with plenty of feed after a wet winter, livestock consultant San Jolly...

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Top tips for lambing success (Massey University)

(Source: Massey University) Massey University's International Sheep Research Centre have conducted research for lambing success. Massey University's International Sheep Research Centre, with funding...

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Using nitrogen fertilisers in nitrate vulnerable zones (The Environment Agency)

(Source: The Environment Agency) You must follow this guidance if you use any manufactured fertilisers, manures or other materials that contain nitrogen on agricultural land in a nitrate vulnerable...

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Top Restaurants S-Z

SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR Restaurateur and chef D.K. Kodama is a powerhouse on the local dining scene, and here’s why: His venues consistently deliver well-executed, top-notch and...

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Rural Payments service: land use codes

When farmers apply for the Basic Payment Scheme using the Rural Payments service, they must use the codes on this page to declare what they use their land for. To search the lists on this page, click...

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BPS 2016 land use codes (RPA - Rural Payments Agency)

(Source: RPA - Rural Payments Agency) When farmers apply for the Basic Payment Scheme using the Rural Payments service, they must use the codes on this page to declare what they use their land for....

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The simple, satisfying roasts of Tuscany

Florence’s most iconic dish is, without a doubt, bistecca alla fiorentina: an enormous porterhouse steak, minimally seasoned with salt and pepper, grilled and served bloody rare. It’s a showstopper,...

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Spring & summer planted forage & fodder crops (Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd)

(Source: Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd) By Robert Winter Spring and summer present an opportunity to plant a forage crop for summer, autumn or winter feed. Depending on the environment, planting time, stock...

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State of the environment on farm (Federated Farmers of New Zealand)

(Source: Federated Farmers of New Zealand) State of the environment on farm 17/02/2015 4:06:00 p.m. Manawatu-Rangitikei provincial president, James Stewart's, address to the Horizons Regional Council...

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Management Notes for April 2017

Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). April is a suitable time to relieve soil compaction DAIRYING Prepared by: Christopher Breen...

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Management Notes for July 2016 (Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

(Source: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Northern Ireland Government) Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...

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30 Best Meals: Top N.J. places to dine for special occasions

Like the occasions and the celebrants themselves, each eatery is unique in its own way. Lesson on special occasions: This year, my bubbly teen daughter insisted on a little black dress to attend an...

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Pasture to Profit Conference 2014 (DairyCo)

(Source: DairyCo) Pasture to Profit Conference 2014 Published 12 December 14 This year's Pasture to Profit conference, organised by the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), looked at 'Making money...

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Management Notes for September 2016 (Department of Agriculture, Environment...

(Source: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Northern Ireland Government) Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...

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Milk Bar Chelsea

(Credit: Milk Bar) The latest outpost of the Milk Bar empire is now open in Chelsea. The new location of Christina Tosi's bakery features all the favorites, from Cereal Milk soft serve to birthday cake...

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Lakpini: NAPRI’s Research Facilities are Old and Obsolete

The Executive Director of the National Animal Production Research Institute, Prof. Clarence Lakpini highlights the strategic importance of the body to Nigeria’s food security and laments that the...

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Management Notes for May 2017

Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a college within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...

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