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Soil fungus could help reduce emissions
A naturally occurring soil fungus is shaping as a new hero to improve nitrogen use on farm.A solid herd to build on
You'd be hard pressed to pick dairy farmer Hayley Hoogendyk as someone who grew up in the sunny beach town…Rabobank on the hunt for graduates
Applications for the 2023 intake of the Rabobank New Zealand Graduate Programme are now open.NZYF's new chair spells out her 12-month plan
The new chair of New Zealand Young Farmers Jessie Waite says her key focus over the 12-month tenure will be…National
Genetics focus boosts herd
A strong focus on genetics and DNA has paid dividends for Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw with four of her…
A greener investment?
Westpac NZ is trialling sustainability linked loans for agribusiness.Fonterra closing Brightwater plant
Fonterra is closing its Brightwater site in Nelson in April next year, with 30 staff set to lose their jobs.Fonterra revamps management team
Fonterra has completed a revamp of its executive management team with the appointment of Emma Parsons in the new role…Synlait unveils new leadership model
Canterbury milk processor Synlait says it is continuing on its road to recovery, announcing a refreshed strategy and a revamped…World
Dutch farmers face 'a major uncertainty'
European dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina has put on hold a cash payment to farmer members due to uncertainty over the Dutch Government's nitrogen proposals.
Oz farmers study N usage
Australian dairy farmers are backing a new five-year research project looking into reducing the reliance on nitrogen fertilisers used in pasture production.
Yili opens 'Dairy Silicon Valley'
Chinese dairy giant Yili has launched a multi-billion dollar industrial park in Hohhot, China.
Dutch companies launch pilot
Three major Dutch agribusinesses are joining forces to reduce nitrogen emissions at dairy farms.
Sri Lanka unrest limits Fonterra operations
Fonterra is operating at a limited capacity in Sri Lanka as that country grapples with unrest and serious economic challenges.
Opinion
Solution sitting along the river's edge?
OPINION: Farmers are facing many more risks than ever before. Rapidly rising costs for one, but the biggest long-term risk,…
Editorial: Slow down!
OPINION: The latest Federated Farmers survey of farmer confidence paints a worrying picture.We can all do our bit
OPINION: An estimated 40% of food produced globally each year is wasted - totalling 2.5 billion tonnes.Editorial: Be daring, ask tough questions
OPINION: In less than three months New Zealanders will vote in the local government election.Ag holding strong!
OPINION: New Zealand is a trading station. We are respected by the world and the best at what we do.Agribusiness
Milk-E hits the tanker tracks in Waikato
A humble yet essential part of the supply chain; no one who travels the highways of New Zealand could have…
Fonterra's $35m windfall
Fonterra has finalised the sale of majority shares in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.Planning underway for 2023 awards
Planning for the 2023 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) is underway with national sponsors continuing to back the programme.Elite HF cow scoops awards
Holstein Friesian cows from Waikato and Canterbury were well-represented at the 2022 Holstein Friesian NZ-Semex on-farm competition prizegiving last week.Gongs for Fonterra's top sites
When it comes to processing milk, three Fonterra manufacturing sites stood out last season.Management
Elite genetics captured early
The next generation of high-BW Holstein Friesian heifers earmarked to breed genetically-elite calves has been announced.
Getting better with training
This calving season will be a little different for dairy farmer Jo Forsyth thanks to a recent MINDA LIVE training…Farmers prioritise AB tech safety, upgrade facilities
With new standards for AB facilities on the horizon, farmers across the country are jumping on board to improve their…Focus on wintering well
Farmer Ewen Mathieson is working hard to protect their stock and the environment by wintering well during the coldest months…New workforce plan for sector
The dairy sector has launched a new workforce plan setting out how it will attract, retain and grow the farm…Farm Health
Achieving BCS targets
Body condition scoring (BCS) is the assessment of the amount of fat covering the bones of a dairy cow, regardless…
Benefits to synchronised mating
A recent study has confirmed numerous benefits for dairy farmers to synchronising mating of heifers.Sexed semen: why it's finally time
For the longest time, sexed semen was talked about, but not really implemented in mainstream dairy farms. This is rapidly…Superior genetics deliver benefits
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider using genetically superior beef bulls across their herds this spring to help create…Herd testing can help boost production
Some dairy farmers could be missing out on up to 160 kgMS of production because they are not herd testing.Machinery & Products
New tractors set for 2023 debut
Ag machinery maker John Deere has released details of the new 5M models set to hit the New Zealand market…
A baler like no other
While baler-wrapper combinations have become the backbone of baled silage production, one machine stands out from the rest in the…Folding front mower cutter-bar
First previewed at Agritechnica 2019, Krone has release further details of its folding front mower cutter-bar.Small bales in demand
While round or large square bales have the dominant shares in the rural landscape, small square bales still play an…Amazone's one-pass operation
Ag machinery maker Amazone has paired up its Precea precision air seeder and Combi-Disc 3000 compact disc harrow to deliver…Motoring
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 –…Stable recipe, safety brings D-Max up to date
While the New Year break is touted as a time to “recharge the batteries” the reality at a rural property…» The RNG Weather Report
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