Misguided campaign
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When Giltrap Engineering bought Duncan Ag in 2018, along with the stable of Duncan drills it acquired the company’s line-up of bale feeders and feed-out wagons.
Planning is crucial to designing a safe, effective effluent pond.
Fonterra has pulled the plug on another investment overseas as the co-op continues to rebuild its balance sheet.
Applying the right amount of effluent can save farmers money — but applying too much can damage pasture.
Irrigation NZ says the recent announcement of $30.6 million in Provincial Growth Funding for water projects in Hawke’s Bay will be critical to support the region’s continued prosperity and wellbeing.
Effluent Expo 2019 will build on last year’s event that drew 1500 farmers, says spokeswoman Amanda Hodgson.
Fences prevent stock from entering and dirtying the water, and plants growing behind the fences stabilise stream banks and block the movement of particles from land into streams.
The upcoming vote on Westland Milk’s sale is getting interesting as the big day approaches next week.
Film maker James Cameron’s advice to New Zealanders hasn’t gone down well.
Here's an interesting take on the composition of US dairy cows.
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Kiwi cows are rock chicks, so a poll of dairy farmers around the country reveals.
Waikato dairy co-op Tatua Dairy has launched its speciality creams in new resealable pouch packaging.
The Frew family in Ohakune have arguably the largest milking platform in New Zealand – some 4000ha – yet run only 700 cows. The question is why? Peter Burke explains.
Rabobank is holding its farmgate milk price forecast of $7.15/kgMS for the 2019/20 season.
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