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Cutting-edge storage ponds

The industry cannot continue to allow effluent to leach into waterways or allow effluent odour to be the overriding smell on a summer’s day, says REL.

Mark Murphy, the national commercial manager for Rakaia Engineering doesn’t mince his words when it comes to effluent management.

Hassle-free effluent management

Numedic ADCAM 750 LD travelling irrigator.

Correct effluent management can deliver savings on fertiliser costs, increased grass growth, while also ensuring environmental compliance regulations are met.

Effluent’s a resource, not a nuisance

Williams Engineering Limited, based on the Hauraki Plains, has been producing high quality, practical and cost-effective farm machinery for the past 40 years.

Smaller farm fits the bill

Rosie Hughes says SMASH events like this play a big part in upskilling farmers to manage their businesses.

A midlife crisis and the desire for a new challenge were the catalysts for Nathan and Rosie Hughes’ switch to smaller herd dairy farming three years ago.

Fonterra sticking to payout despite another GDT price drop

Dairy prices have now fallen on the four GDT events since July.

Fonterra is sticking to its 2020-21 season forecast payout range of $5.90 to $6.90/kgMS as dairy prices slipped further in the overnight auction.

The putting right that counts — Editorial

OPINION: It could be argued that consultation was a meaningless exercise when the Government asked for submissions last year on its major water reforms.

The view from the cow shed

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel's foreword from the industry group's 2020 election report.

Know your farm’s green footprint

Jolene and Hadleigh Germann with children Harry and Lucy.

It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and what is driving it, says dairy farmer Jolene Germann.