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JD expands its header range
John Deere is expanding its range of headers with the introduction of the new X-Series.Monthly dog dosing will close measles gap
Requiring that all dogs on sheep farms be treated every four weeks for sheep measles is a significant step in…Mojo Motorcycles committed to Oz quad market with CFMOTO
While big players Honda, Yamaha and Polaris are getting ready to pull the pin on the Australian quad bike market, CFMOTO…ETS changes a ‘slap in the face’
Farming groups have described the newly passed emissions trading reform legislation as a ‘slap in the face’ that will not…General News
Animal tracing improves
The latest NAIT data shows farmers are increasing their engagement with the system and becoming more compliant.
Queries linger around water plan
DairyNZ says it is still working through the details of the Government’s Essential Freshwater package announced late last month.Local heavy metal expo hits the right note
On what should have been the second and third days of the cancelled National Fieldays, a group of Morrinsville businesses…Taranaki welcomes revised water reforms
The Taranaki Regional Council is welcoming the Government’s revised stance on freshwater regulation.Corporate farmer sees value in Overseer
After 13 years of use, a New Zealand corporate farmer has a lot of praise for Overseer.Tractors and Machinery
Spreading muck without much fuss
Pichon's TCI range (Tanker with Chassis Integrated) has been the trademark of the brand for more than forty-five years.
Handles humps and hollows with ease
Turley Farms has found success with a trailed Horsch Leeb GS sprayer.
New JD distributors
From July 1, John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment will be available from AGrowQuip in the North Island and Drummond & Etheridge (D&E) in the South Island.
CLAAS releases half-track tractors
First seen as concepts at Agritechnica two years ago, CLAAS has now released the world’s first half-tracked tractors with full suspension.
Compact Koreans cut to the chase
Korean tractor brand TYM Tractors have been available in New Zealand for more than a decade, building a reputation for quality as a quiet achiever.
Dairy Equipment
Iconic business changes hands
Numedic, manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of dairy and agricultural products, has changed ownership after 25 years.
Effluent treatment system yields a wide range of positive impacts
For South Canterbury dairy farmers Neil and Margaret Campbell, installing a ClearTech effluent treatment system has yielded a wide range…Yardmaster making life easier by causing a stir
Yardmaster's extensive range of effluent stirrers offer a solution for build-up issues in dairy effluent ponds or tanks.Vehicles and Motorbikes
Mats for tough utes
Wildcat's new floor mats are designed to better fit New Zealand utes.
Polaris rugged Ranger trio offers a variety of choices
On-farm transport was revolutionised with the arrival of quads, but really came of age with the side-by-side.Farm bikes bred in NZ
The story of how Suzuki's Trojan became one of the most reliable and durable two-wheel farm bikes on the market begins…Suzuki brings field days to the farm
The farming sector is very important to Suzuki, says the company.Animal Health
The global AMR battle
One of the greatest threats of our time, potentially on a scale larger than Covid-19, is antimicrobial resistance, or AMR.
Focus on cow condition pays off
A focus on cow condition helped Jessica Willis almost halve the not-in-calf rate on a dairy farm she managed for four years.
Pitfalls of dropping feed, not herd size
Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services, on why farmers shouldn't reduce feed without also destocking.
Tag animals before they get on trucks
From next week it will become an offence to transport untagged animals.
Treat milk area like a kitchen
Strict hygiene standards on dairy farms will be an important part of long-term export market protection, say award-winning Waikato farmers Adrian and Pauline Ball.
Farm Services
Helping comply with safety
With on-farm safety being a real challenge, especially for employers, the Smart HS approach might offer some answers.Farm Products
Data-driven irrigation
A web-based technology is now available to help farmers better manage their water resources and improve decision-making around irrigation.
Manage herds without fences
A smartphone application claims to allow cows to be managed without fences and by the touch of a button.NZ made and proud of it
Fuel Storage Systems are a proud New Zealand based manufacturer.‘Plug and spray’ operation
ISOBUS gives Hardi Navigator trailed sprayers automatic compatibility with the tractor and its on-board systems.Sheep handler speedy, versatile
Hecton Products has been in the sheep handling business for more than 40 years now and its Sheep Handler and…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Former Fonterra CEO dies
Former Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings passed away in the Netherlands over the weekend.
'Time to hand over the baton'
Waikato farmer Jim van der Poel’s foray into dairy industry governance began 25 years ago with a bang.
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