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Will silver turn to gold for state farmer?
Tucked away in a remote part of the central North Island, staff at a Pāmu (Landcorp) farm are working hard…Boost for methane vaccine research
The Government and the agriculture sector are pumping $13.5 million into research of a methane vaccine.Industry-wide approach helps farmers succeed
New Zealand farmers may be faced with increasing business challenges, but at least one sector has their back when it…National
Milk research wins global dairy award
A food scientist from the Riddet Institute has wowed judges at an international dairy industry award, confirming the Palmerston North…
Co-op opens its doors to Wuhan
Fonterra has opened its sixth application centre in China to meet growing demand for foodservice offerings.Toll proposal a cause for concern
Farmers in the Tararua District are meeting to decide whether to throw their weight behind a move to oppose the…Maize grain shortage looming?
If there is a maize grain shortage next season, farmers will have to look for an alternative and that may…Future looks competitive - McBride
Fonterra chair Peter McBride warns that the future looks increasingly competitive - both in New Zealand and internationally.World
Arla targets $25b in total revenue
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods is forecasting a total revenue of nearly $25 billion this year.
Japan hungry for high value Fonterra dairy ingredients
Fonterra was part of a recent New Zealand business delegation to Japan, a market that is one of the co-operative's top export destinations for high-quality, innovative dairy ingredients.
Co-op eyes Japanese market
Japanese consumers pay a premium for food that contains ingredients that support health.
Boosting dairy soil health
The Victorian state government in Australia and its dairy sector have jointly launched a new innovative research programme to improve soil health.
Oz supermarket giant obtains green light to buy milk plants
Australian supermarket giant Coles has been given the green light by the competition watchdog to buy two milk processing plants.
Opinion
Carry on with clever feed planning
In many parts of the country, dairy farmers have enjoyed favourable growing conditions throughout winter and spring, leading to reduced…
NZ dairy industry needs FTAs quickly
OPINION: New Zealand's dairy exports have been the backbone of the country's economy for several decades, and exports remain buoyant…Gene tech - just the latest ag revolution
OPINION: DairyNZ believes that it's time to join the latest agricultural revolution.Editorial: Celebrating dairy
OPINION: While dairy farmers were busy milking cows last Wednesday morning, 150 leaders and stakeholders of the industry gathered at…Conserving the most flexible feed
Well-made, high-quality grass silage is one of the most valuable feeds available to farmers.Agribusiness
DWN welcomes new trustees to board
The Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) will welcome two new trustees to its board at the organisation’s annual meeting later this…
Time to cast the net past China
A 2022 Nuffield scholar, Lucie Douma, was brought up on a Southland dairy farm and as a hobby likes the…New board resurrects show
The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this…RST chair to step down
National Rural Support Trust chair Neil Bateup is stepping down next month, after seven years in the role.New brand identity for feed company
Recognising how nutrition can limit or optimise the productivity of livestock is crucial to the future of the dairy industry,…Management
SMASH launches survey on farm ownership
Smaller Milk and Supply Herds (SMASH) needs your help.
Mocktails and menopause
For those rural women who feel menopause might be getting the best of them, a series of events is heading…Switching gears - from milking cows to a breeding consultant
A former dairy farmer with a passion for breeding good cows has switched gears after farming in her own right.Farmers back wetland project set to benefit community
Eileen and Shane Walker, the driving forces behind a Kapiti Coast wetland project that's in its fifth year, have a…Data helps make water usage calls
Things are getting busy again in the water sector across both the agriculture and metro areas.Farm Health
Using sexed semen on elite cows
As demand for sexed semen soars, CRV is encouraging dairy farmers to take full advantage of it by using it…
Udder health survey aims to create value
FIL has launched a new online survey to gain valuable insights into the challenges dairy farmers face in meeting their…Mineral bioavailability matters
The health and productivity of dairy cow means the difference between a successful or struggling dairy operation, and these can…First polled bull to make prestigious ranking list
CRV has produced the first homozygous polled bull to make New Zealand’s prestigious Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list, demonstrating…BVD losses mounting
Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.Machinery & Products
Quick, accurate access to data
Agri-tech company Precision Farming is linking with John Deere’s Operations Centre guidance technology to automate nutrient and spray record-keeping and…
Maintaining raceways the easy way
Farm races or laneways are central to moving animals, people and machinery around the farm.Tractor makers’ messy divorce plays out in Indian courtroom
Divorces can be messy events, particularly when the warring parties are arguing about current or potential assets.Mastatest for rapid mastitis results
With mastitis being a drain on production, resources and animal health any tools that help dairy farmers to quickly detect…Tedder designed for heavier crops
Recently launched and likely to be an indent-only machine for New Zealand, Kverneland’s new 15.6 metre tedder is aimed at…Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Seaweed wonder
OPINION: Research across the ditch has found that seaweed doesn’t just make a tasty wrap for sushi rolls.
Sour grapes
OPINION: As a country we should be celebrating Fonterra’s solid annual results announced last week.
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