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Improved animal evaluation to allow better breeding decisions
More accurate genetic evaluations, drawing on ten years of New Zealand and international research, will be available to dairy farmers…New milk vat monitoring systems for Fonterra farmers
Fonterra is beginning to install new milk vat monitoring systems over the next couple of years.End of an era for Taranaki stud
A Taranaki farmer’s 40-year commitment to breeding Holstein Friesians is set to come to an emotional end.FX4 rejoins Ranger line-up
The latest addition to the long running Ford Ranger line-up, is the return of the FX4.National
$57,000 fine for lengthy effluent management breach
A Waikato farmer has been fined $57,375 for the unlawful discharge of effluent to a local stream from a storage…
Dairy prices drop again
Global dairy prices have recorded their second big drop in two weeks.Developing leaders for the future
Last week, 21 developing dairy industry leaders started Fonterra’s year-long Governance Development Programme.Public-driven policy
Public attitudes are very strong on environmental issues such as clean water and that is driving policy according to the…Coronavirus could dent dairy prices
Pricing for New Zealand dairy could soon be hit by coronavirus.World
‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’
Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support groups.
UK liquid milk consumption halves
Milk consumption in the United Kingdom has dropped by just under 50% since 1974.
Oz farmers need support
Australian dairy farmers need support to stay farming as bush fire destruction comes on top of drought woes, says an industry spokesman.
Tip Top’s owner pays $6b for US ice cream business
The new owner of Tip Top Ice Cream, Froneri is paying over $6 billion for Nestle’s US ice cream business.
Chinese giant makes Aussie move
Chinese dairy giant Mengniu has become one of Australia’s major dairy processors with a brace of recent purchases.
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Co-op doing its bit for sustainability
OPINION: Sustainability is at the heart of Fonterra's new strategy.
Let’s hope coronavirus dies soon — Editorial
All eyes are on China as the country grapples with the deadly coronavirus.Changing the way we farm
OPINION: From weeding and spraying crops to taking care of cattle, digital technology is making its mark on agriculture.Soil properties critical when applying effluent
Soil properties should be weighed up when applying effluent, explains Bala Tikkisetty, sustainable agriculture advisor (technical) at Waikato Regional Council.Let’s be fair to farmers — Editorial
Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa has made no new friends in the dairy sector with its farcical display…Agribusiness
Quality of animal feed vital
For everyone involved in food production today, traceability and transparency are ever present considerations.
New regional leader award
A new Regional Leader of the Year Award has been established by Dairy Women’s Network.Just like diamonds, farmers are forever
What better way to show love to farmers than by giving away a two-carat diamond valued at $12,000?Former Nelson dairy farm hopping into a new life
A 175ha dairy farm in Kohatu, Tapawera, 52km west of Nelson, sold in October 2018 for conversion to a hop…Joining commodity producers online
The time is right for new initiatives in providing greater business-to-business engagement through the use of a digital marketplace, says…Management
New milk vat monitoring systems for Fonterra farmers
Fonterra is beginning to install new milk vat monitoring systems over the next couple of years.
End of an era for Taranaki stud
A Taranaki farmer’s 40-year commitment to breeding Holstein Friesians is set to come to an emotional end.DWN trustee to step down
A board position with the Dairy Women’s Network has opened up as Waikato dairy farmer Tracy Brown steps down from…Learnings from the mid-West
After travelling around the USA's mid-West, Pioneer forage specialist Ian Williams has five pieces of advice for NZ dairy farmers.Turnips can help bridge a summer feed gap
Turnips are a brassica root crop commonly used as a fast-maturing single-graze crop to bridge a summer feed gap and…Farm Health
‘Cows can help reverse global warming’
Cows and pasture are not the villains in climate change, but could instead be our saviours, says Hawke’s Bay farmer,…
Improved animal evaluation to allow better breeding decisions
More accurate genetic evaluations, drawing on ten years of New Zealand and international research, will be available to dairy farmers…Keep close eye on animals as dry weather sets in
With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ is asking farmers to plan for managing stock through challenging conditions.Good weather, negative blood test results bring joy to farm
The sun is out again for Southland bull beef farmers Ben Walling and Sarah Flintoft, who started the year in…Hot cows affect reproduction
Heat stress has a big effect on reproduction, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.Machinery & Products
Sulky fertiliser spreaders offer mobile app
For the past decade, European fertiliser spreader manufacturer Sulky has been offering Fertitest, a service designed to assist with the…
Monosem brings precision to Southland
A Monosem Monoshox NG Plus M pneumatic planter, with double discs and individual seeding units, has proved to be the…Amaselect turns the corner
AMAZONE has raised the bar in the area of partial width spraying technology.Machine gives a cleaner pick up
Belt mergers are known for their clean forage pick up and handling, the KUHN Merge Maxx 950 is no exception.Tractor helps contractor up his game
Motueka contractor James Lea’s says his new McCormick X6 430 VT drive tractor not only has the traction to go…Motoring
Holden on the road for summer
In a move to demonstrate the capability of its vehicles, Holden recently put the talk to one side and ‘walked…
Colorado gets enhanced content
The Holden Colorado Z71 will be seen with new features when the 2020 model arrives at dealerships in November.New entry level model for Hilux
Toyota New Zealand has broadened its Hilux range with a new entry level two-wheel drive, the WorkMate, aimed at buyers…Hilux ups the ante on safety
Toyota has raised the safety benchmark at grassroots level by introducing its Toyota Safety Sense Package on its hugely popular…Tourer – a practical family car
The new Holden Tourer may be just the ticket for Kiwi families wanting to go on adventures.» The RNG Weather Report
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Revolving doors
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