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A Swiss organic farmer says the high quality of his cheese results from machine-massages his cows enjoy.
Fadri Riatsch says fit, healthy cows “live all summer in high alpine meadows above 2000m, grazing on grass and wild flowers... and I give them massages”.
“Here in Engadin Scuol we have spas for cows as well as people.”
The animals are housed inside in winter but have access to a terrace where they enjoy winter sun, fresh air and breathtaking views of the Lower Engadin Dolomites and the Swiss National Park. They eat straw and hay made from grass and wild flowers with no added hormones.
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.
Hawke's Bay teenage entrepreneur Hugo Moffett is helping the rural community access cheaper school uniforms, all without leaving their homes.
As part of preparing for a potential IPO in relation to the divestment process for its global Consumer business and integrated businesses Fonterra Oceania and Sri Lanka, Fonterra has named Anne Templeman-Jones as chair-elect of the Audit and Risk Committee for the Mainland Group board.
There's been a positive response to the Government's latest move to make freshwater farm plans more practical and affordable.
Massey University has begun trialling the use of superior beef genetics in its two dairy farms as part of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's dairy beef progeny test.
The annual Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival – a fusion of books and storytelling - celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
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