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Samasz XDF Front Mowers launched for NZ's tough terrain

The new XDF Series Front Mowers are refined for local conditions and boosts cutting precision and wear resistance.

Samasz distributor FarmShop has introduced the new XDF Series Front Mowers, said to be refined for local conditions and to improve cutting precision and wear resistance.

Lely unveils A5-Next milking robot to mark 30 years of automation innovation

The Lely Astronaut A5-Next was developed after extensive field trials across 71 farms.

With 2025 marking the 30th anniversary of its first milking robot being installed in Belgium in 1995, Lely says it has taken automated milking to the “next level” with the release of the latest version of the Astronaut Series - the A5-Next.

JFC Agri launches Evolution S4 Automatic calf feeder in New Zealand

The Evo S4 Automatic includes a dual hopper system, each with a 30kg capacity.

JFC Agri launched its innovative Evolution range of automatic calf feeders, including the state-of-the-art Evolution S4 Automatic unit, to New Zealand in 2024.

How to make raw milk reliable for calves

Feeding calves infected milk is high risk for spreading diseases such as M. bovis.

Feeding infected milk is high risk for spreading diseases such as M. bovis.

Feeding newborn calves

To ensure optimal growth, health, and wellbeing of calves, feeding strategies should be considered carefully.

M. bovis compensation service closes after supporting 1300+ NZ farmers

The DairyNZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand Compensation Assistance Team (DBCAT) was set up in 2018.

Another milestone has been reached in the fight against Mycoplasma bovis with the compensation assistance service being wound up after helping more than 1300 farmers.

Ospri brings Bovine TB testing in-house

Ospri is looking forward to carrying out end-to-end control of TB.

The move to bring bovine TB testing in-house at Ospri officially started this month, as a team of 37 skilled and experienced technicians begin work with the disease eradication agency.

Striking the balance: practical policy for freshwater, farming

Proposed changes to freshwater rules could reduce red tape, but only if they result in rules that are practical and workable on farm.

OPINION: As decisions around freshwater rules edge closer, the message from dairy farmers is clear.

Raising the bar for lawmaking

OPINION: Farmers and growers know the frustration well: Pointless paperwork, slow consents, and confusing red tape that turns simple tasks into complex ones.