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Norwood expands Kuhn network

With immediate effect, Norwood customers will have greater access to Kuhn’s cultivation, seeding and grassland machinery.

Norwood has imported and distributed Kuhn machinery since 2007, but until now the brand has only been sold through three of Norwood’s 21 dealerships.

Early lameness detection helps improve herd performance

Studies conducted in New Zealand suggest that around 26% of cows in a large herd suffer from some form of lameness each year.

Early detection of lameness is a crucial factor in maintaining a profitable and healthy dairy herd.

$85m raised by Halter 'will boost service delivery'

Halter says the $85m will go directly towards delivering a system that helps farmers run more productive and sustainable operations.

Cow collar technology maker Halter has raised $85 million from an impressive list of investors from around the globe.

Science-based solutions on agenda

The upcoming DairyZN Farmers Forum will allow farmers to engage and connect with other farmers, scientists and experts.

Registrations are now open for two DairyNZ 2023 Farmers' Forum events.

Uni farm promotes more ethical way of dairying

Professor of Livestock Production Pablo Gregorini speaking at a recent open day.

Lincoln University has launched a new research venture which aims to lead the way towards a more ethical and sustainable way of dairying.

OPINION: The recent extreme weather events in New Zealand, which included fatalities and significant property damage, including an estimated $1 billion to the agriculture sector alone, should makes us pause and think again of the best way forward for us to make our contribution to the planet’s climate and food needs.

Editorial: A single per cent - big difference

OPINION: News that about 17% of the national herd of 4 million cows did not get pregnant and won't be producing milk in the coming season will come as a blow to many farmers and the economy of the country.

Oz supermarket giant buys milk plants as supply concerns linger

Saputo chair Lino Saputo Junior says it is working on having the right manufacturing footprint in Australia.

Australian supermarket giant Coles' foray into milk processing is another sign of concern over milk security, says Australian dairy analyst Steve Spencer, Freshagenda.

Happy cows, more milk

A University of Pretoria (UP) study has shown that playing soothing classical music to dairy cows lowers their stress levels and increases their milk production.

Low-emission latte

OPINION: Staying on climate change, forget fair-trade coffee beans and cows' milk substitutes, low-emission lattes could be the next big thing to land at your local cafe.