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OPINION: Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ’s landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs,…
Giltrap's newest forage wagons, the G-Max Series, is backed by more than five decades of experience that raises the bar to new levels.
The Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm (LUDF) is crediting a raft of improved management practises in achieving a big turnaround in empty rates.
Taranaki dairy farmer and Holstein Friesian breeder Wayne Taylor has been recognised for his contribution to the Holstein Friesian breed with a Holstein Friesian NZ Honorary Life Membership Award.
Genomic testing company, STgenetics (STg) is a relatively new player in New Zealand – but claims it has made the single biggest contribution to dairy breeding since artificial insemination – with an ongoing greater purpose few understand.
The last thing most Jersey members would expect to read in the Jersey Focus is an article about the well-known Holstein Friesian and Ayrshire breeders Gary and Karen Peters of the Rock View stud, Midhirst, Taranaki.
OPINION: Over the past 12 months I have noticed a growing emphasis on the dairy industry’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets and how these impact farmers.
OPINION: Federated Farmers' latest Farm Confidence survey brings little comfort to the farming sector.
OPINION: A Hamilton dairy company has been found guilty of making false and/or misleading representations as to the place of origin of the dairy ingredients used in some of its ghee products.
OPINION: A debate is brewing in Australia about the ethics of breeding smaller-than-normal animals.
OPINION: The Olympic Games underway in Paris has been touted as the most eco-friendly event to date. But to the organisers' dismay, the athletes aren't buying the carbon footprint and vegan-first mentality.
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OPINION: According to Statistics NZ, the country's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since March 2010 "excluding the pandemic years".
Farm technology solutions provider DTS has released the latest version of its driving and herd management app, Herd-Man.
Ray Smith says MPI has re-organised their part of the business which deals with market access and FTAs.
Ministry for Primary Industries director general Ray Smith remains optimistic about the long-term future of the dairy industry.
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