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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…Glow worms to cows
Thomas Lundman's work focus has gone from tracking tiny critters in pitch black caves to looking after considerably larger animals…Dairy price fall not unexpected
Dairy prices tumbled in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, but analysts aren’t surprised.National
All about a level playing field — co-op
Fonterra says a revamped Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) creates “a more level playing field”.
Miraka unhappy with rushed DIRA changes
Miraka chief executive, Richard Wyeth says the company was disappointed at the way the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act Bill (DIRA)…Cheesed off by cheap imports
NZ cheesemakers are banking on anti-dumping legislation to bolster their battle against cheaper imported cheeses.DIRA changes get the green light
Parliament has removed the open entry and exit provisions of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill (DIRA).Major gains from previous GDT auction retained
Dairy farmers can breathe a sigh of relief this morning.World
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.
Oz warning on Covid-19 scams
People reeling from the effects of Covid-19 have one more thing to worry about.
Opinion
No place for Tom, Dick or Harry! – Editorial
OPINION: Migrants are a critical and valued part of dairying in New Zealand, filling skills shortages on farms when there…
Know your farm’s emissions profile
OPINION: As the world deals with the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, it’s important to remember climate change hasn’t gone…Let’s go dairying! — Editorial
OPINION: GoDairy is another example of the NZ agri sector spearheading the country’s journey through Covid-19.N cap rules – an unbalanced approach
OPINION: The Essential Freshwater policy’s new nitrogen cap has a barb in the tail for dairy farmers and particularly those in Canterbury.Rural NZ at risk from carbon investors — Editorial
OPINION: NZ’s rural communities risk being decimated as carbon investors buy up farmland and ever-encroaching pine forests take over more…Agribusiness
Carbon zero milk
Fonterra has joined forces with a supermarket chain to deliver what it claims is NZ’s first carbon zero milk.
Hopes high after co-op’s hemp trial
Fonterra is trying its hand on growing hemp and results are encouraging.Manage herds without fences
A smartphone application claims to allow cows to be managed without fences and by the touch of a button.Farmers can now measure emissions
A software providing greenhouse gas emissions measurement and scenario planning programme for the whole farm has been released.Dairy can help economy rebound
The dairy industry must lift its game if it wants to play a role in revitalising New Zealand’s bruised economy,…Management
Getting transport systems sorted
Advice for transporting bobby calves this season.
Minimising weaning stress on farms
Every change at weaning should be carefully planned and gradually implemented.Top tips for smart calf rearing
Calf rearing tips to help you and your farm team in the weeks ahead.Look after your calves, look after your community
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is partnering with animal health company Virbac New Zealand during the calf rearing season.Benefits of winter grazing
Dairy farmers Sietze Feenstra and Simone Bouwmeester are enthusiastic about the future of wintering dairy cows on crop.Farm Health
Setting calves up for future
Successful calf rearing starts at the beginning and getting it right will always be important in setting them up for…
Giving calves the best start to life
The better start a calf has in life, the better animal they will be in years to come.Preventing scours
The most common cause of scouring is nutritional scours, which happens when there is a change in diet or a…Well-looked after calves thrive
Calves that are cared for well have a reduced risk of disease and cost less to rear, says DairyNZ.Mastitis prevention move pays off
Dairy farmer Enda Hawe’s focus on mastitis prevention and teat condition rather than blanket use of DCT during dry off…Machinery & Products
Elite telehandler’s new look
New Holland Agriculture has upgraded its telehandler offering, with new naming and livery, with the latter said to integrate the…
Narva's rotating beacons
Narva's new Aeromax LED Rotating Beacons are said to offer big performance and durability.Landpower invests in cow central
One of Australasia’s largest, privately-owned farm machinery distributors, Landpower is building a new $10 million complex adjacent to Hamilton Airport.Semi-mounted central delivery rakes
Intended for use on medium and large farms, the latest Kuhn GA 7631 and GA 8131 semi-mounted central-delivery rakes come…Still life in the old gal yet!
When Chris Kenel bought his first Valtra tractor back in 2003, he told the dealer he thought it would last…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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A ticking timebomb?
There could be another dairy health scare brewing in China and this one starts in our backyard.
Please explain
Does anyone in the Government understand the essential role St John Ambulance has in our society?
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