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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 leading veterinarian says in his opinion farmers are doing a better job now than ever in regards to animal welfare.
Dutch slurry tanker manufacturer Veenhuis has developed a new axle arrange for its Premium range of machines.
Coolbreene Trust near Taupo is a large-scale dairy operation farming 1150ha, including run-off blocks, within a 10km radius of its home base.
Originally available with amber lenses only, Narva’s ‘Geomax’ Heavy Duty LED Strobe Beacon light range has been upgraded with the addition of amber/clear, blue and green options.
Having declared in July that all farm plastics sold in New Zealand will have to be recycled or reused, the Ministry for the Environment has made two major grants to help this policy become a reality.
Larger quads have become increasingly popular with operators looking to tow heavy loads, be it feed or animals.
Sophia Clark didn’t think she would end up a dairy farmer but a season milking Jersey cows showed her that a career in farming could deliver both a business and a lifestyle.
Running an organic dairy farm is a bit like living on an island where one has to be completely self-sufficient.
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chair and Waipu farmer Simon Couper suggests they should be reviewing strategy, not the council.
Animal breeding company LIC says its fresh liquid bull semen is literally flying out the door as demand rockets.
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The motivation of dairy farmers to create herds that are more efficient converters of feed-to-profit is long-held, but a balanced approach to breeding is paramount for optimal on-farm success.
OPINION: The dust from the 2020 general election has settled and Labour has been given the mandate to govern New Zealand for the next three years.
Ex-farmer Daniel Payton is now using his knowledge and practical experience to help farmers make changes to their system, while retaining a viable and profitable business.
Damien O’Connor has been put in a unique position in the Labour Government’s new cabinet line-up announced last week.
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