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Soil moisture: no more looking over the fence
Farm manager Bryan Mitchell describes as brilliant the SCADAfarm systems that allow him to remotely monitor and manage the irrigation…Fonterra executive resigns
A Fonterra executive has announced her resignation, nine months after joining the co-op.Effluent storage offers increased flexibility
Dairy farmers are realising that having significant on-farm effluent storage can have many advantages.Separation gives constant result
Effluent separation offers a number of unique advantages, and opportunities that other systems don’t offer, says farm equipment manufacturer Rakaia…National
Speakers lined up for expo
A strong lineup of industry speakers will feature at this month’s NZ Effluent & Environment Expo in Waikato.
Hefty fine for ‘careless’ farmer
A Waikato farming company has been slapped with a $63,000 fine for unlawful discharging farm effluent.Synlait’s foray into supermarkets
Canterbury processor Synlait is boosting its presence on New Zealand supermarket shelves.What drives production?
OPINION: Good production is 50% feeding and 50% breeding.Water reforms could be ‘recipe for disaster’
Disregarding the social and economic effects of the proposed water reforms is a recipe for disaster, warns Federated Farmers Waikato…World
Wood, sugarcane packs for milk
Australia's oldest dairy company will be selling milk and other products in renewable cartons from next month.
US exports soar
US dairy exporters keep finding new markets for cheese and dairy ingredients despite facing trade tensions.
Irish dairy on enviro radar
The expansion of the dairy industry in Ireland is starting to affect the environmental health of the country’s lakes, rivers and estuaries.
Payouts from cashflow, not balance sheet
Fonterra says its payouts to Australian farmers are being funded by its operations, not propped up from other places in the balance sheet.
Govt stalled on quad rollers
Australian farmers are urging the Federal Government to enforce the fitting of operator protection devices (OPDs) to all new quads within two years.
Opinion
No time to stand still
Tom Pow, founder of Herd Homes, on the banking and environmental pressures facing farmers.
At last a deal on climate change — Editorial
OPINION: Primary sector bosses and Government ministers waxed lyrical at a news conference at Parliament on the new deal on…‘I’m listening on freshwater’
Minister of Ag Damien O’Connor is confident the government can work together with farmers to improve water quality.Is Brexit coming? — Editorial
OPINION: New Zealand faces the prospect of real hardship from Brexit.Look to today’s young talented people for tomorrow’s solutions
Farmer and former Fonterra board member Mark Townshend explains ten things that may help transition farmers through to the next…Agribusiness
Dairy sheep open day draws huge crowd
300 plus rurals turned up at the fifth annual Spring Sheep Co open day at Matangi near Hamilton.
No silver bullet for phosphorus
In New Zealand’s soils, phosphorus does a great job at growing plants but unfortunately it does the same thing if…Dairy consumption on the rise in India
India's dairy market has recently transformed — which is good news for Fonterra's new consumer brand in the country.Dairy motivates top scholars
Both Massey University’s top scholars for 2019 are from dairy farming families and both are DairyNZ scholarship students.New sheep milk dryer takes shape
Waikato Innovation Park, at Hamilton, soon home to another spray dryer, recently hosted Labour politicians and other visitors.Management
Soil moisture: no more looking over the fence
Farm manager Bryan Mitchell describes as brilliant the SCADAfarm systems that allow him to remotely monitor and manage the irrigation…
Effluent storage offers increased flexibility
Dairy farmers are realising that having significant on-farm effluent storage can have many advantages.Separation gives constant result
Effluent separation offers a number of unique advantages, and opportunities that other systems don’t offer, says farm equipment manufacturer Rakaia…Cultivating the right way
Cultivation of paddocks is common on farms at this time of year. It’s also a time when local storms may…Still on track to beat M. bovis
A positive report reiterates that Mycoplasma bovis eradication is feasible.Farm Health
Hot cows affect reproduction
Heat stress has a big effect on reproduction, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.
How can you keep BVD out?
BVD is a viral disease of cattle with a big economic impact.Personality important in farmer anxiety
New Lincoln University research shows analysing a farmer’s personal characteristics is important when dealing with their anxiety.Vaccinations protect people, animals
As we struggle to fathom how we ended up in the throes of a measles outbreak again, we’re reminded of…OSPRI's new energy underpins farming
Farmers and global markets can depend on OSPRI, explains chief executive Steve Stuart.Machinery & Products
Making good use of green water
Reporoa farmer Alistair Neville is using the Tow and Fert range for more environmentally-friendly farming practices.
Lower spec Samson
Danish slurry tanker specialist Samson Argo will this week launch its TG range of tankers at Agritechnica in Germany.Top defender
Can-Am has added to its Defender UTV/side by side range for 2020, with the arrival of the Pro HD-10.A complete package
Described as Kawasaki’s premium Mule side by side, the PRO-FXR is a sport utility machine that combines a wide-body chassis…Trojans work hard every day
The Anderson family has found success with Suzuki, with a fleet of four DR 200SE Trojans and a LT 300…Motoring
New entry level model for Hilux
Toyota New Zealand has broadened its Hilux range with a new entry level two-wheel drive, the WorkMate, aimed at buyers…
Hilux ups the ante on safety
Toyota has raised the safety benchmark at grassroots level by introducing its Toyota Safety Sense Package on its hugely popular…Tourer – a practical family car
The new Holden Tourer may be just the ticket for Kiwi families wanting to go on adventures.Pajero Sport refreshed for 2020
Mitsubishi has released details of its new Pajero Sport SUV scheduled to arrive here late in 2019.It’s a family affair
How does the Aussie Holden SUV range handle the modern Kiwi family lifestyle? We found out...» The RNG Weather Report
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