Cows now thrive on crystal-clear trough water
Water tests on Tatuanui farmer Johan Van Ras’ farm confirmed his worst fears: quality wasn’t up to scratch.
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How’s your farm’s food conversion efficiency?
Food Conversion Efficiency is often misunderstood and overlooked, despite its role in profitability.
No-bull mating a lot of bull
A Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) decision to use all AI and no bulls for mating has given “mixed” results…
Record them right in autumn rush
Sharemilkers are the minority among dairy and beef farmers, but in respect of NAIT they have a big role.
How farmers can build up carbon in soils
Research to help dairy farmers build up carbon in their soils to offset their farms’ greenhouse gas emissions is underway.
National
Warm reception for new Fonterra CEO
Miles Hurrell's confirmation as Fonterra’s chief executive has been warmly received on social media.
Turning Fonterra around will take time — Hurrell
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell is asking shareholders for time to turn the business around.
Fonterra’s fake milk foray
Fonterra says it has taken “a minority stake” in a US company promoting alternative protein.
Dairy’s golden run
Global dairy prices are continuing their golden run, with the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index posting its seventh consecutive…
Fonterra confirms Hurrell as CEO, with $1.95m pay
Fonterra has confirmed the appointment of Miles Hurrell as its chief executive officer with immediate effect.
World
Saputo pays $1.9b for Dairy Crest
Canadian dairy giant Saputo is continuing its global buying spree, stitching up a deal to buy the listed UK company Dairy Crest.
Oz farmers plead to end sale of $1/L fresh milk
Australian dairy farmers are pleading for supermarket chains Coles and Aldi to join Woolworths in ending the sale of fresh milk for just $1/litre.
Ireland assembles its agrifood units
With the UK’s Brexit scheduled for April 1, 2019, discussions in Ireland are centred on tariffs, with a general call for a ‘soft’ Brexit that would allow present cross-border agreements to apply in the foreseeable future.
Mandatory code for Oz processors
Milk processors in Australia, including Fonterra, could soon be slapped with a mandatory code of practice.
Oz processor tipped to be broken up
A large Australian dairy processor may soon be broken up and sold.
Opinion
US dairy eyes trade
Jim Mulhern, chief executive of National Milk Producers Federation in the US, on the crucial trade agreements shaping the future…
Hurrell just a tweet away — Editorial
OPINION: Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell’s open and accessible approach has brought a refreshing change at the co-op.
DIRA must be modernised
Here are excerpts from Fonterra’s submission to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) review, signed by chief executive Miles Hurrell.
Thanks for helping — Editorial
Farmers are expected to finalise a Biosecurity Levy of 3.9c/kgMS this week.
May the good times continue — Editorial
OPINION: Volatility? What volatility? Farmers are asking as global dairy prices rose for the fifth consecutive Global Dairy Trade (GDT)…
Agribusiness
Awards help search every nook, cranny of farm business
The first regional winners of the 2019 Dairy Industry Awards have been announced.
Winners proactive, not reactive
Taranaki Share Farmer of the Year winners Jacob and Leah Prankerd say entering the dairy industry awards gave them deeper…
Tiller Talk promotes pasture
Northland ‘Tiller Talk’ farmers Don and Kirsten Watson took a leap into farm ownership in 2017-18, moving to South Head…
Co-op butter melting Aussie hearts
Fonterra's Western Star butter has been judged Australia’s champion butter for the seventh time.
Hotspots increase, soil moisture dips
Soil moisture is now decreasing nationwide but Fonterra’s latest Global Dairy Update shows milk collection was up 4% to December…
Management
Record them right in autumn rush
Sharemilkers are the minority among dairy and beef farmers, but in respect of NAIT they have a big role.
How farmers can build up carbon in soils
Research to help dairy farmers build up carbon in their soils to offset their farms’ greenhouse gas emissions is underway.
Keeping milk cooling records
Farmers must confirm periodically that their farm’s milk cooling system is performing to the standard set by the new rules.
Device ‘tricks’ cooler across the line
Taranaki farmer Grant Gopperth was at a crossroads: new milk cooling regulations required that he upgrade his milking shed.
Savings showered by the sun
A Woodville, Tararua dairy farmer is halving his dairy shed power bill with a solar power system he will pay…
Farm Health
Cows now thrive on crystal-clear trough water
Water tests on Tatuanui farmer Johan Van Ras’ farm confirmed his worst fears: quality wasn’t up to scratch.
How’s your farm’s food conversion efficiency?
Food Conversion Efficiency is often misunderstood and overlooked, despite its role in profitability.
No-bull mating a lot of bull
A Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) decision to use all AI and no bulls for mating has given “mixed” results…
Trace elements essential for peak livestock performance – vet
Despite New Zealand’s relatively benign climate lending itself well to pastoral farming, its soils can hide chronic mineral deficiencies.
Demand lifting milk fat value
A steady rise in the value of milk fat in recent seasons is due to strong consumer demand for milk…
Machinery & Products
Selective seeder giant celebrates 25 years
With 25 years experience of electrical seed metering, Kverneland claims it knows more about electric drive systems than any other…
Fert checks made easy
Amazone has updated its EasyCheck calibration system to allow the lateral spreading pattern of fertiliser to be quickly and easily…
New Zealand setting the standard
New Zealand is punching above its weight in addressing the world’s needs for protein and animal management.
Keeps water use on the level
Rural folks wringing their hands about tank water levels will welcome a device from Davey Water Products.
Loader maker launches retrofit option
JCB has given fans a glimpse of its new-spec agricultural Loadall at the recent LAMMA UK show.
Motoring
Raptor for fun, not work
The Ford Ranger Raptor is not the truck you buy for heavy work; payload and towing capacity are significantly less…
Hilux marks milestone with attitude injection
Toyota has restyled the 14 wide-bodied variants of its 21-model Hilux ute range, as the maker celebrates the iconic workhorse’s…
Tried and tested Triton
Performance, safety upgrades and a new look for the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton have the manufacturer suggesting it expects its sales…
Making a line for the Sportline
After test driving the Skoda Kodiaq Sportline, we think getting one may be a clever choice.
Golden eagle soars
The Jeep legend was born in WWII but it came of age in the 1970s with a Golden Eagle version…
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Toxic loan?
More questions are being asked about the Government’s contentious $10 million loan to Westland.
Moo love on the net
Cows and bulls searching for ‘moo love’ now have a mobile app to help their breeders.
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