Fatberg
OPINION: Sydney has a $12 million milk disposal problem.
Some good news on the horizon for dairy farmers.
Canterbury milk processor Synlait's recovery has hit a roadblock with a major profit downgrade and signs of a strained relationship with a key customer and stakeholder.
Distributed in New Zealand by Giltrap Agrizone in the North Island and Cochranes of Canterbury in the South Island, HiSpec muck spreaders can handle a wide variety of manures, with the top-end Xcel 1250 capable of dealing with everything from burnt lime to chicken manure to effluent.
Since Covid-19 arrived on the scene in early 2020, farmers and contractors have become accustomed to demand often exceeding supply – due to shutdowns and labour and material shortages extending delivery times.
Up to 50 jobs look likely to be axed at Irish mixer wagon manufacturer Keenan, who have weathered the post-Covid storm with some difficulties that saw production and profitability compromised.
Brett McIntosh of the Palmerston North-based family agricultural engineering firm McIntosh, says their Multi-4 and 5 bale feeders offer a major leap in productivity if you need to lift and feed 10 or more bales daily.
The purpose of a catch crop is to increase annual dry matter production, to take up soil mineral and urine nitrogen and to reduce the risk of leaching or runoff.
While we have become accustomed to vehicle manufacturers offering alternative fuel sources for its ranges, other than New Holland with its commercially available T6 Methane tractors, the agricultural landscape is firmly fixated on diesel power.
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 detection of lameness is a crucial factor in maintaining a profitable and healthy dairy herd.
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Cow collar technology maker Halter has raised $85 million from an impressive list of investors from around the globe.
Registrations are now open for two DairyNZ 2023 Farmers' Forum events.
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.
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Synlait snag
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait's recovery seems to have hit another snag.
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