Rural

It’s the time of the year again…

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With the arrival of spring comes the excitement of lambs, calves, kids, and, for us, foals. While most mares foal without assistance, many owners...

Fed Farmers want clarity on visitor spending levy

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Federated Farmers has cautiously welcomed National’s campaign promise to reset International Levy spending but says the details will determine its support. Federated Farmers conservation spokesperson...

Calf Club dates – rural pets on parade

Helena O'Neill -
Rural pet wranglers are hard at work across Franklin and North Waikato, preparing for the upcoming ag day season. Otaua School pupil Leonard Stichbury, 11,...

Ready to Run catalogue ready to read

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The New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) Ready to Run catalogue is out now and already drawing attention. While breeze-up analysis and physical inspections will come closer...

Second chance for Enza

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Enza was found wandering the streets of Huntly with a badly damaged back leg; she was alone and in need of help. Waikato District Council’s...

What makes a winning calf?

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Ag Day judges are giving children, parents, teachers and caregivers inside tips on what makes a winning calf at a Calf Club training day...

Q&A with James Blair – Young Grower of the Year

Helena O'Neill -
AS Wilcox agronomist James Blair was crowned the national Young Grower of the Year in Cromwell on August 28. HELENA O’NEILL talks with the...

Ruff ‘cuts’

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Every dog has his day. Turns out, it’s the same day for them all, as Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club’s Jessica Finlay recently discovered. Held...

Good nick goods wanted for Calf Club

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With Calf Club season in full swing, Friends of Drury School (FODS) are asking locals to donate items for the school's book and toy...

Frankie’s hotspot

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Hotspots are patches of infected skin that can appear rapidly on a dog’s skin, often in warmer, humid weather, though they can occur at...
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