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Protect productivity from red tape
Productive industries shouldn’t be strangled in red tape, they need to be able to operate and grow, using technology to…Profit focus falls off the radar
The dairy industry has lost its mojo in the last six or seven years, according to a leading dairy farmer,…Frontline biosecurity 'untouchable'
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has reiterated that 'frontline' biosecurity services within Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will not be cut…AI the key to foodservice?
Could smaller foodservice operators take advantage of the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI)?National
Migrant farmer 'lets the side down'
An appalling case of migrant worker exploitation on a Southland farm isn't acceptable, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.
Milk price certainty
Westland Milk has reaffirmed its commitment to pay farmer suppliers 10c above Fonterra farm gate milk price for the following…Another record result for Westland
Not all milk processors in New Zealand are struggling; just look at Westland Milk Products on the West Coast.App a farmer's 'true digital assistant' in the paddock
Aimer Farming founder Dr Jeremy Bryant says the company’s app is designed to be a farmer’s “true digital assistant” when…Share farmers with big plans
With only about eight weeks to go before their cows are dried off, the 2024 Manawatu Dairy Industry Awards Share…World
Boosting dairy soil health
The Victorian state government in Australia and its dairy sector have jointly launched a new innovative research programme to improve soil health.
Oz supermarket giant obtains green light to buy milk plants
Australian supermarket giant Coles has been given the green light by the competition watchdog to buy two milk processing plants.
Norco bounces back from flood
Australia's largest dairy co-operative Norco is back making ice cream, 18 months after a catastrophic flood destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Danish co-op steps up sustainability efforts
Danish dairy co-operative Arla Foods is accelerating sustainability efforts on farm to help customers achieve their reduction targets for scope 3 emissions targets.
Political turmoil hits Dutch farm buy-out scheme
While New Zealand seems to be treading water on the subject of pricing emissions and the future of He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN), pending a new government, the Netherlands has been clearer on its proposed farm buy-out scheme, as part of its effort to reduce nitrogen emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
Opinion
Fonterra's in good shape
Fonterra released its interim results last month, showing a continuation of the strong earnings performance delivered by the co-op through…
Editorial: On the mend
OPINION: DairyNZ's latest forecast data on the Econ Tracker, that the outlook for the current season has improved, will be…Editorial: Rural confidence is rebounding
OPINION: Farmer confidence is on the rise.Milk processors and emissions
OPINION: Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – especially scope 3 emissions that occur on the farm – has been on…Editorial: Pamu's challenge
OPINION: The Government is sending a clear signal to state-owned farming giant, Pamu (Landcorp) that things must change.Agribusiness
Three finalists named for Young Māori Award
Three finalists have been named for the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Award for dairy.
Farming climate 'is complicated'
Milk MaP's senior farm business consultant, Andrew Trounce, says thriving in today’s volatile farming climate is a complicated conversation.Dairy commodity markets continue positive trend
Rabobank released its Agribusiness Monthly for March. Here's what the bank had to say about the dairy sector, farm input…From Sky Tower to cowshed
Every morning dairy farmer Sam Waugh sees the Auckland Sky Tower through his window. It's a great reminder of one…Dairy prices slip
Dairy prices pulled back a bit in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction and it’s mostly to do with…Management
New tool to help farmers make compliance easy
A step-by-step guide helping farmers through the process of creating a Freshwater Farm Plan (FWFP) has been launched by FarmIQ.
Helping farmers tackle challenges
The opportunity to spend more time on farm while providing a dedicated service for shareholders attracted new environmental manager Ben Howden…Passion for waterway inspires work to enhance 'special place'
South Waikato's Pokaiwhenua Stream is a special place full of memories for Hadleigh Putt.Unlocking nutrition from bumper maize silage
With farmers having a bumper maize silage season this year, how it is harvested and managed will be crucial to…Setting up for next season
As the season draws to an end for spring calving systems, increased attention and planning should be focused on next…Farm Health
Setting calvers up for a top season
Ensuring autumn calvers are receiving a balanced ration of macro and micro minerals will go a long way to setting…
Busybrook obsession pays off
The numbers suggest the cow families on offer at the upcoming Busybrook Holsteins sale in North Otago are as good…Breeding mastitis-resistant cows
Selecting for disease- resistant cows has become a reality for farmers around the globe as genetic developments continue to advance.Recycling 10,000 cow collars
MSD Animal Health New Zealand has partnered with Agrecovery in New Zealand’s first pilot to recycle SenseHub Dairy Collars (previously…New digital decision-making tool takes the guess work out
SealesWinslow says it has launched an easy-to-use digital decision- making tool that is helping dairy farmers take the guess work…Machinery & Products
New name, new ideas
KGM New Zealand, is part of the London headquartered Inchcape Group, who increased its NZ presence in August 2023 with…
Amazing Amazone drill - 75 years and counting
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the first Amazone seed drill – the 2m wide horse-drawn D1 launched in…All-terrain fert spreading mode
Effluent specialists the Samson Group have developed a new double unloading system to help optimise uphill and downhill organic fertiliser…Rubber mats keep pushy cows steady
Waikato farm manager Grant McLaggan knew he had a problem two years ago when a few pushy cows ended up in…Can-Am showcases range
Based on industry data collected by the Motor Industry Association, Can-Am is the number one side-by-side manufacturer in New Zealand.Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
Milking It
Exploited by one of their own
OPINION: Milking It believes a recent Employment Relations Authority ruling on the exploitation of three migrant workers from Indonesia highlights…
'Not our fault!'
OPINION: Milking It wasn’t too surprised to hear Kiwis’ trust in media has sunk to a new low.
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A significant fertiliser breakthrough?
Former ACT MP and Federated Farmers president Owen Jennings believes he's come across a new fertilising method in Australia that…
Waikato cattle farmers fined $23,000
A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals,…
Farmers oppose work visa changes
Farmers are crying foul over changes announced by the Government this week to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.