Simple tricks, new technology help Northland dairy farmers reduce water use
19 Apr, 2021 02:00 AM
6 minutes to read
The Alexanders milk around 350 mainly Holstein Friesian cows. Photo / Supplied
The Country
In a region increasingly prone to drought, being able to reduce the amount of water used in your dairy shed by 50 per cent is a massive win.
For Hukerenui Holstein Friesian breeders Kevin and Michele Alexander that win came down to measuring good data, a commitment to finding a better way to manage water on their farm and using better tools and methods, including a hose nozzle that uses significantly less water than a normal hose.
Stocks fall as investors shed overbought names
Business
April 13, 2021
After gaining over two percent last week, stocks corrected on Monday as investors dumped overbought scrips to square their positions ahead of corporate results announcements, dealers said.
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 Shares Index shed 0.46 percent or 208.43 points to close at 44,978.05 points. Volumes reduced to 503.52 million from 688.03 million in the last trading session.
Ahsan Mehanti at Arif Habib Corp said stocks closed bearish amid pressure in overbought scrips on concerns over economic uncertainty and reports of over Rs6.0 trillion tax collection target for FY22, which was likely to impact corporate earnings.
12yo league player ordered off field because she s a girl: NZ Rugby League says rule applies
12 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
5 minutes to read
Mackenzie Anderson-Tito was prevented from playing league on Sunday because she is a girl.
NZ Herald
A 12-year-old league player left the field in tears after being told she couldn t play in the team she d been a part of for seven years because she was a girl.
McKenzie Anderson-Tito was playing in a tournament with the Ngongotahā U13 in Rotorua on Sunday when an organiser told her girls aged 12 and over were not allowed to play in mixed teams so she had to get off the field.