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Global dairy prices have dipped for the first time six weeks.
Crop production technology supplier Lemken is celebrating its 240th birthday.
Austrian manufacturer Pottinger has added the NOVACAT 402 ED to its range, claiming that with a working width of 3.88 metres, it is the biggest rear-mounted mower with conditioner on the market.
Leading New Zealand rural insurer, FMG says nesting birds continue to account for around $700,000 worth of tractor fire claims each year.
A Ravensdown ClearTech effluent treatment system installed at the Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) has saved over 600,000 litres of freshwater in its first month of operation.
More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with a million native plants next winter as the region’s farmers take advantage of a $5 million government boost.
A $300 million project has been signed to try and prevent sediment loss from land to sea at Kaipara Harbour.
Investing in effluent storage is a significant decision on-farm, so it’s worth taking the time to carefully plan what is needed to ensure the right design for your farm.
A special ceremony was held in Taupo recently for the official signing of an agreement to transfer specific water quality monitoring functions to the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
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A recent field day in Otago to discuss looming new effluent storage and discharge rules attracted 50 farmers and rural professionals.
A New Zealand animal health company says it has developed a world-first formula specifically designed for weaned calves.
The start of the new dairy season saw a Hawke’s Bay couple triple the number of cows under their care.
OPINION: The result of the election result was not a surprise, but the extent of National’s demise probably was to many blue MP’s who lost their seats.
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