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ProAgri BNZ 45
When patience pays off My memories of youth, growing up on the farm, include spending entire days climbing trees, hunting for earthworms to use as bait when fishing in the river, eating fruit fresh from the tree while still warm from the sun, catching crabs in the river[...]
ProAgri BNZ 43
Does farming make you happy? Considering the serious business of farming, the question, ‘does farming make you happy?’ may seem silly and perhaps superfluous. The past few weeks I have been to various agricultural shows, farmers' days and information sessions, and then comes a highlight of the year:[...]
ProAgri BNZ 38
Power cuts: Looming crises in agriculture Planting season is in full swing, and the concern of power cuts being implemented result in farmers planting less, owing to rising costs and disruption in planting and irrigation schedules. Just the other day, I was driving with a farmer on his farm,[...]
ProAgri BNZ 36
Rise with a spring Here we are. Spring. Seems like yesterday I was writing my letter justbefore winter started. We are moving towards a new season, one that brings hope and renewal. Spring is a muchanticipated season for all — longer days and warmer temperatures. Reawakening, planning and planting[...]
ProAgri BNZ 33
The year is certainly flying by with the speed of lightning. Snooze andyou will lose, is a lesson that many of us have learnt throughout our lives. In agriculture, before we know the winter has passed, and the spring arrives – bringing with it new growth and new life,[...]