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OPINION: Milking It reckons if you're National, looking at recent polls, the dream scenario is that the elusive economic recovery…
Phosphorus (P) is critical for healthy plants to grow in New Zealand’s naturally P deficient soil, says Hamilton-based Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram.
Incorporating certain varieties of plantain into a cow’s diet has been shown to reduce the nitrogen concentration in their urine, which can leach through soil into groundwater.
Cambridge dairy farmer and breeder Brad Payne would herd test ten times a year, but he works as an LIC AB Technician during October so reluctantly sacrifices data he’d get during that month of the year.
It seems basic human nature that when things are tough, we become very focused on surviving. We concentrate on doing the essential things that will enable us to get through the pressure or difficulty we are facing.
A Taranaki teenager has been recognised for his cattle handling skills, ability with a pair of clippers and all-round talent, at a competitive dairy cattle event in Southland.
European plant-based milk brands are spearheading a campaign to overturn new proposed EU rules that could have dire consequences for vegan food companies.
Remember Shane Ardern driving his tractor up the Beehive steps in Wellington 17 years ago?
ONE OF the world’s largest dairy companies is facing a minor shareholder revolt.
OPINION: The recent signing of a revamped free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and China has been noticed across the ditch.
Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor recently spoke at the Auckland Trade and Economic Policy School emphasising the importance of trade in the Covid era. Here are excerpts from his speech:
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Fonterra announced today that it will lift its 2020/21 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to $6.90 - $7.50/kgMS.
OPINION: It's official! New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint – at nearly half the emissions of other international producers.
Herberts Transport is a rural transport company, established in 1918, that operates a mixed fleet of around 50 vehicles, including livestock, bulk trucks, spreaders, whey trucks and trailers.
This is the fifth of five articles by Simon Couper aiming to demonstrate dairy industry strategies in NZ and provide a perspective for viewing Fonterra's strategy.
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