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New distributor for Aussie equipment

Conor and Fin Brown, Brown Agri Solutions.

Australian agricultural equipment distributor, Waringa Distribution, has increased its support to South Island farmers and contractors with the appointment of Brown Agri Solutions at Hororata, near Christchurch, as a sales agent.

Satellite helping unlock on-farm potential

JD Link Boost benefits farmers when they are operating in fields where cellular coverage is limited or unreliable.

John Deere has started the New Year with the release of JDLink Boost, using a satellite connectivity solution to ensure customers continue seamless work in fields with little to no cellular coverage.

Lower N use doesn’t mean less profit

DairyNZ principal scientist Ina Pinxterhuis speaking at a recent field day in North Canterbury.

Reducing nitrogen inputs does not necessarily mean reducing profits, says DairyNZ principal scientist Ina Pinxterhuis.

Southland ready for winter grazing

Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick says farmers are prepared for winter grazing every year.

Milk company launches new round of grants

The fund supports projects that demonstrate an integrated approach to a sustainable future and enable a positive and meaningful impact across the community and environment.

The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is launching a new round of grants to support projects aimed at enhancing dairy farming sustainability via the a2 Farm Sustainability Fund.

DairyNZ seeking associate director

Current associate director Jonathon Hoets says that the role helped him to build on his governance experience.

DairyNZ is inviting applications for an associate director position.

Processors boost GHG credentials

Fonterra and New Zealand’s Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre are part of an international group that includes Nestle, Danone, Arla Foods and FrieslandCampina.

Dairy's superpowers are lifting their game on proving greenhouse gas credentials.

Miraka targets 100% renewable energy

Last September, Miraka launched New Zealand’s first green hydrogen dual fuel powered milk collection tanker.

Taupo-based low-carbon dairy company Miraka has its sights set on using 100% renewable energy in the next decade.

The ultimate in stock handling

Made in New Zealand is a feature that looks at the wealth of design and manufacturing ability we have in New Zealand, producing productive and cost-effective products for the agricultural sector. Machinery and Products editor Mark Daniel takes a closer look at Combi Clamp Limited, catching up with Managing Director Wayne Coffey.