HOME

» Featured

Back the sector that backs NZ

OPINION: The biggest issue currently facing our industry is environmental policy, writes Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor.

New drenches aim to give cattle a ‘Turbo’ boost

New Zealand owned and operated company Alleva Animal Health is claiming a series of world-firsts with four new drench formulas that come together in a drench programme for cattle.

Plan for internal parasite management

As this season’s lamb crop hits the ground, farmers are being urged to make an internal parasite management plan for the coming season.

Van der Poel, Glass re-elected by farmers

Dairy farmers have returned Jim van der Poel and Colin Glass as DairyNZ directors for another three-year term.

BVD control in beef herds

BVD is a common but devastating viral infection of cattle.

Strategic planning a key focus for action group member

Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Group member Charlie Riddell says while there have been good lessons from the subject matter experts, he has learned just as much from other members of the group.

National

Lamb price down, but not weak

While lamb prices are starting the new season at around 16% below last year’s levels, they are not outright weak, according to the BNZ.

The little dairy co-op that can

Waikato milk processor Tatua posted record revenues of $381 million last financial year.

Miraka farmers understanding of lower payout

Miraka, the Māori-owned dairy company near Taupo, believes its farmer suppliers are relatively happy about a possible lower payout this season.

Quota split a major worry

New Zealand meat exporters want the EU and UK to get serious on reaching a deal on post-Brexit quotas.

World

Lifeline for field day organisers

Australia has introduced a support package for struggling field days organisations.

UN removes anti-meat tweet

The United Nations has removed a tweet following a global backlash from farmers.

Bunnings banning Oz timber “pandering to extremist groups”

Bunnings’ decision to no longer sell timber from an Australian state-owned forestry agency that breached conservation laws is being criticised.

New swine flu has ‘pandemic potential’

Scientists are calling for urgent action following the discovery of a new strain of swine flu.

UK farmers use trackers to recover stolen machinery

An increase in the use of trackers is enabling UK police to recover 100s of 1000s of pounds worth of…

Opinion

Back the sector that backs NZ

OPINION: The biggest issue currently facing our industry is environmental policy, writes Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor.

An ode to the ‘beloved’ sheep yards

When 14-year-old Lincoln High School student Rosa Macaulay was asked to write story about her favourite room, instead of choosing her bedroom…

How we react governs how we act

OPINION: From my quotes file, here is one that I have rather sadly seen lived out up close and personal,…

Agritech can give green shoots for post-Covid rescue

Agritech has a vital role to play in the COVID-19 recovery, according to LIC chief executive Wayne McNee.

Don’t game the system — Editorial

OPINION: Almost invariably every general election is described as the most important one ever. The fact is every election is…

Agribusiness

Meat quota rates remain vital

A jump in the value and volume of New Zealand’s sheepmeat exports to Europe and the UK shows why preserving…

Sheep milk demand soars

Sheep milk company Maui Milk is looking for new farmer suppliers as demand soars.

Concerns mount over US-China trade spat

New Zealand trade officials are watching the escalating trade war between the US and China with mounting concern and anxiety.

Plant-based milk bottles landing on shelves

Fonterra is taking another step towards its commitment to having all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Certification, co-op family enables $10-plus payout

Fonterra's record payout for organic milk reflects the value of being certified organic, according to Brendan Hoare, Buy Pure NZ…

Management

Strategic planning a key focus for action group member

Precision tech helps farmer get it right

Mid-Canterbury arable and dairy farmer Craige Mackenzie’s philosophy is right input, right quantity, right place, right time — which makes sense for his business and for the land, waterways and climate.

Sustainable approach helps boosts productivity

An East Coast farm is enjoying a dramatic increase in productivity, despite retiring 10% of the land – proving that farming sustainably doesn’t have to come at an economic cost.

Cool milk quickly

Milk cooling affects milk quality. The quicker the milk is cooled after milking, the better the quality when it is collected from the farm.

Cleanliness of the milking system is critical

The cleanliness of the milking system and the dairy is critical.

Farm Health

New drenches aim to give cattle a ‘Turbo’ boost

New Zealand owned and operated company Alleva Animal Health is claiming a series of world-firsts with four new drench formulas that come together in a drench programme for cattle.

Plan for internal parasite management

As this season’s lamb crop hits the ground, farmers are being urged to make an internal parasite management plan for the coming season.

BVD control in beef herds

BVD is a common but devastating viral infection of cattle.

Reproductive performance – failing to plan is planning to fail

It is no secret that the reproductive performance of any herd is very closely associated with the overall financial outcome of the farming enterprise.

Easy to identify cows on heat

The key to a successful mating period starts with accurately determining when a cow is on heat.

Machinery & Products

Claas cargo wagon

CLAAS has extended the versatility, productivity and user comfort of its CARGOS dual purpose transport wagons with the addition of new steering options, increased capacity and an ISOBUS terminal.

These tractors are pumping

CLAAS has announced it will introduce a new automatic tyre inflation system across its AXION and ARION series of tractors.

ATV has all the bells and whistles

CFMoto has launched the all-new CFORCE 625 EPS quad bike.

Great hay cut at speed

Contractors and farmers on the lookout to mow and condition at higher speeds, while producing better quality hay and forage, will welcome the launch of John Deere’s new R310R Mower Conditioner (MoCo).