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With farmer confidence and consumer optimism high, much of Australia’s dairy industry has been riding on a wave of positivity over the past few months, according to Dairy Australia’s June 2021 Situation and Outlook report.
Northland sharemilkers Kate and Jeremy Mounter have built a resilient business through sheer hard work.
From sugar cane in Brazil to a sustainable, plant-based, plastic milk container now on sale in NZ supermarkets.
Applications for dairy farmers wishing to gain border class exceptions for migrant workers are now open, say DairyNZ.
West Coast dairy farmers are being urged to make sure they manage the winter carefully and have a Plan B ready in case things go wrong.
DairyNZ's head consulting officer for the South Island says they are generally encouraged by the reports about way that Southland farmers are dealing with winter grazing.
A recent surveillance flight over the Southland region has shown farmers in the region are well-prepared for the season, according to the local regional council.
The global pandemic has boosted growth opportunities for grass-fed dairy products.
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor admits the Government "made mistakes" with its initial freshwater farm plans.
Fonterra’s board is flagging a number of key changes to its proposed new capital structure following farmer feedback.
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Made in New Zealand looks at the wealth of design and manufacturing ability we have in New Zealand, creating productive and cost-effective products for the agricultural sector. Machinery editor Mark Daniel takes a closer look at Trimax Mowing Systems, catching up with owner and founder Bob Sievwright.
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.
Masterton based Tulloch Farm Machines has introduced a new series of Krone tedders badged Vendro, to replace the existing KW range.
The newly launched Waikato Milking Systems Walkover Sprayer is designed for use in herringbone and parallel dairies to apply teat spray accurately during entry or exit.
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