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Kiwi rotary systems star in Chinese mega dairies
Another New Zealand company has had success exporting dairy technology to China.Family farm comes full circle with Jersey genetics
Four generations have farmed on John Totty’s 465-hectare property at Staveley, mid-Canterbury with Jersey cows featuring prominently throughout the years.Growing a family legacy
What started with planting some acacia trees 25 years ago has become a multi-generational passion for the Hunt family in…Moves to improve winter grazing requirements
DairyNZ says it supports recommendations to the Government from an advisory group looking to improve winter grazing rules for farmers…National
Expat workers ready for NZ
Dairy industry recruitment company Rural People Limited is seeing a huge increase in overseas interest to fill New Zealand farming…
'Upside potential' for milk payout
RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins says resilient Chinese demand is helping dairy prices remain high.Work with WorkSafe or face the music
WorkSafe is reminding business owners that they must work with their inspectors or run the risk of enforcement action.LIC inks hi-tech cow collar deal
LIC has formed a distribution partnership with Israeli-based Afimilk to market its hi-tech cow collars in New Zealand.Another solid rise in dairy prices
Dairy farmers in New Zealand have woken up to some good news.World
Oz farmers eye Indian milk market ties
The Australian dairy industry is exploring long-term strategic partnerships with the world’s biggest producer of milk – India.
Fully recycled bottles for European co-op
One of the world’s largest dairy cooperatives is moving to 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles from next month.
Lifeline for field day organisers
Australia has introduced a support package for struggling field days organisations.
UK-NZ free trade talks on
Dairy processors say the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the UK is a positive development.
Coles buys direct from Oz farmers
Imagine New Zealand supermarket chains buying raw milk directly from farmers — that's what's happening across the ditch.
Opinion
Fonterra's core advantage
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman Simon Couper explores Fonterra's core advantage.
Editorial: Dairy's star billing
OPINION: The statistics speak for themselves; the dairy industry remains the country’s star performer.Getting the best return on capital
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chair and Waipu farmer Simon Couper explores the international strategies of New Zealand dairy firms.Walking the talk - Editorial
OPINION: Last week Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern committed the Government and public sector to going carbon-neutral by 2025, as she…Strategies at play
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman and Waipu farmer Simon Couper looks at the strategies of Fonterra's competitors to see how…Agribusiness
Dairy awards attract 366 entries
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards has received 366 entries for its 2021 competition.
Co-ops have a bright future - Shadbolt
Agribusiness expert Professor Nicola Shadbolt says that New Zealand cooperatives have a bright future ahead of them.China's largest rotary parlour
China's domestic milk production has received a boost with the installation of the country’s largest milking rotary parlour.Ex-farmer lends a helping hand
Ex-farmer Daniel Payton is now using his knowledge and practical experience to help farmers make changes to their system, while…Game changer in milking shed
GEA says its new iCR+ cluster removers are a game changer inside the milking shed.Management
Feeding cows to convert more grass into milk
New Zealand dairy is unique when it comes to nutrition.
Myth-busting with Jersey herd
Ross and Kristy Conder are not milking your typical Southland herd. The successful farming couple 50:50 sharemilk 840 predominantly Jersey…Cows with lower carbon footprint, higher milk yield
A breeding programme, delivering cows that milk better and are better for the environment, is progressing well.Environment plans driving change
A survey of farmers in Aparima, Southland, shows farms achieve better environmental results when they have Farm Environment Plans.Milking cows behind the barbed wire
A recent field day at the Waikeria Prison Farm near Te Awamutu offered farmers the chance to see what goes…Farm Health
Cow production improved by genetic research and tech
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) say continued investment in gene discovery and genetic analysis technology is allowing their farmer shareholders to…
Kudos for landmark fertility research
Ground-breaking collaborative research into improving dairy fertility genetics has been recognised in the annual Kudos Awards.Lowering empty rate with quality feed
On many farms the level of mating success achieved is very much based on the quality of the feed.Liver function key to yield and health
Prior to the 1600’s the liver was considered to be the most important organ in the body, much more so…TB fight goes on
The total number of TB-infected herds in Hawke’s Bay has risen to 20, following the recent reclassification of a new…Machinery & Products
Cultivation means Kverneland
Twenty years ago, a land agent told Bill Davey, “you’ll never buy a better bit of land than this!” Back…
All-electric Loadall breaks cover
JCB has released its first 100% electrical Loadall telehandler, the 525-60E, with similar cycle times and no loss of performance…Kubota ROPS tractors here
Kubota New Zealand product specialist Shaun Monteith says Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) tractors make up 30% of all tractors in…Agco collects swag of gongs
Agco has picked up eight AE50 Awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.Flowtast glide bar delivers clean forage, protects soil
First seen as an option in its linkage mounted rotary swathers, Pottinger has now released the Flowtast glide bar as…Motoring
Forester gets a little spark
Given that we already know already the Subaru Forester is a great SUV – after all it won the 2018…
Mako goes after Raptor
With Ford holding the reins of the ute market since about 2014, it was always going to be a case…X marks the spot
While many car manufacturers set out to cater for all sectors of the market, it’s fair to say that Subaru…Tiny Jimny hits the right note
Strong demand for the instantly recognised Suzuki Jimny in New Zealand has continued to accelerate with the 1000th retail order…FX4 rejoins Ranger line-up
The latest addition to the long running Ford Ranger line-up, is the return of the FX4.» The RNG Weather Report
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Fresh for 60 days
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