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Fonterra results — $11b into rural economies
Fonterra says 2019-20 proved to be a year of two halves.Fonterra back in the black
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says 2019/20 was a good year for the co-op, with profit up, debt down and…Strategy to reduce heifer mastitis
First calvers are more prone to mastitis than older cows. According to DairyNZ, farmers must choose a strategy that best…National
Co-op rolling out new vat monitoring system
Fonterra is continuing a roll out of its new milk vat monitoring systems.
Dairy prices rise
Global dairy prices have risen for the first time in two months.$5m Govt boost for Taranaki planting
More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with almost a million native plants next winter.Global movers and shakers
Dairy companies around the world are facing a dilemma – whether to expand or divest assets, says Rabobank’s Mary Ledman.Live cattle exports in limbo
The fate of 28,000 cows in quarantine in New Zealand and supposedly destined for China in the coming weeks hangs…World
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.
NZ butter booming in the US
Boutique dairy, Lewis Road Creamery, says sales of its premium butter in the US have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dairy’s corona hangover
The outbreak of COVID-19 is weighing on global market sentiment and the 2020 outlook.
Opinion
DairyNZ's election wishlist
DairyNZ has released its ten policy priorities for the 2020 election and its The View from the Cow Shed report…
What’s going on in southland? — Editorial
OPINION: It is hard to fathom exactly what’s going to happen in Southland in light of the impact of the…The putting right that counts — Editorial
OPINION: It could be argued that consultation was a meaningless exercise when the Government asked for submissions last year on…The view from the cow shed
DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel's foreword from the industry group's 2020 election report.Disconnect and science
OPINION: New Zealanders have become disconnected from reality and what makes good Government policy.Agribusiness
Know your farm’s green footprint
It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and…
Court rules on RPR test case
Both sides claimed a victory of sorts in a recent High Court case that tested the criteria for labelling phosphate…Virtual biosecurity refresher training
Cutting edge technology designed to simulate biosecurity threats has emerged from the collaboration of two Hamilton companies.Milking cluster milks runner-up award
DeLaval has come away with the runner up prize in this year’s Fieldays Online innovation competition with a new milking cluster…Carbon zero milk
Fonterra has joined forces with a supermarket chain to deliver what it claims is NZ’s first carbon zero milk.Management
Vat-Man comes to the rescue
A vat of milk, calving in full swing, and suddenly there is no power – a far from an ideal…
Drenching cows during milking now common
The drenching process can be fitted into the normal milking routine with ease if done properly, and without any substantial…LIC bulls take top awards
It may have not been three in a row, but one Manawatu farm has achieved a hat-trick of sorts after…Virtual fences signal shift in cow management
Halter claims to remove the need for fences, gates and even the farm dog.Putting effluent to good use
The increased focus on utilisation of natural fertiliser is pushing technical development by manufacturers to deliver a wide range of…Farm Health
Plantain in animal’s diet offers potential benefits
New Zealand farmers can now assess the potential impact and investment of plantain using OverseerFM.
BVD and pregnancy – critical to keep your herd safe
BVD is a common but devastating viral infection of cattle in New Zealand, explains Dr Amanda Kilby.Southland cleared of M. bovis
Southland has reached a landmark zero cases of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis but the Government says this isn’t the…Fine for failing to register cattle
A Waikato farmer has been fined $3,900 for not registering 152 cattle under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT)…Rare Accolade for 18-yr old cow
An 18-year-old dairy cow in North Canterbury has achieved a rare accolade.Machinery & Products
World's fastest dry matter analyser
Ag-tech company Consumer Physics is introducing SCiO Cup – said to be the world’s fastest, portable, lab-grade forage dry matter…
Mowers get a makeover
Well known throughout New Zealand over the past 18 years, Pottinger has redesigned its rear-mounted Novadisc mowers to incorporate a…Hardy spotlight
High quality, reliable lighting is essential for anyone involved in agriculture or the great outdoors.Simmm twin water blasters
Italian made Simmm Power Cleaner 100/11 and Power Gun 100/11 single-phase (230 volt) electric water blasters are proving popular in…OPD argument raging on
A stoush is brewing with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) heavily criticising Farmsafe Australia’s recent Safer Farm Report.Motoring
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.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.» Latest Print Issues Online
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Cows and earthquakes
OPINION: It has long been suggested that animals have senses that humans don’t, and often behave differently than usual shortly…
Battle is on
OPINION: One of Australia’s biggest dairy businesses is back on the market after the Federal Government knocked back a bid…
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Farming on a senseless slippery slope
A recent decision to extend 5.8 million hectares of land designated as 'low slope' to 9.6 million hectares is causing trouble…
Payout under pressure — banks
Falling dairy prices in recent months are putting this season’s forecast milk payout under strain.
Hort exports top $6.2 billion
Horticulture exports hit a record breaking $6.2 billion in the year ending June 2019 – up $720 million over the…