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OPINION: Farmers won't get any credit for this from the daily media, so Milking It is giving the bouquets where…
A New Zealand company says it has bred the world's first team of bulls that all carry a dominant gene certain to breed heat tolerant cows.
A major, three-year research project is underway in Taranaki to see what can be done to practically reduce the environmental footprint of dairy farmers and, above all, ensure that farms remain profitable. Reporter Peter Burke looks at the initiative and how it's progressing.
Genetics will play a key role in helping dairy farmers meet climate targets at a herd level, while maintaining the highest quality milk production, says CRV managing director James Smallwood.
OPINION: Australia and the UK have just concluded a free trade deal.
OPINION: When Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor arrives back in the country in a few days' time, don't expect him to be waving around a piece of paper saying NZ has nailed free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and EU.
OPINION: University researchers in the UK believe that a cow will produce more milk if you give it a name.
OPINION: Auckland yoghurt maker The Collective claims it is the first New Zealand dairy yoghurt brand to offer a plant-based range.
OPINION: The debate over whether it's okay to drive a petrol guzzling ute polluting our environment with carbon dioxide is getting personal.
OPINION: It seems the Australian Government has realised how serious the labour shortage issue for its agriculture sector.
Taranaki/Manawatu 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Jake Jarman sees real value in good health and safety practices.
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European dairy co-operative Arla says renewable electricity produced by its farmer owners could soon be used to operate in milk plants.
A University of Otago study has found that the Government's response to the 2017 Mycoplasma bovis outbreak inflicted significant and lasting trauma on farmers whose stock was culled.
Rabobank has joined the group of milk processors and banks forecasting a milk price of $8-plus for the new season.
One of New Zealand dairy awards' key national sponsors, Westpac is pulling out this month.
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