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Fonterra has confirmed the appointment of Miles Hurrell as its chief executive officer with immediate effect.
Reports from many regions say the green grass seen on farms in January has now turned brown.
Fonterra's milk price review last week was a mixed bag, says Federated Farmers vice president Andrew Hoggard.
Lely has launched a sprayable barrier against bacteria to boost the udder health of cows.
Rural folks wringing their hands about tank water levels will welcome a device from Davey Water Products.
JCB has given fans a glimpse of its new-spec agricultural Loadall at the recent LAMMA UK show.
Demand for a retrofit option for its older loader models has prompted Quicke to develop ‘Q-companion’, a unit that fits the 350,000 Dimension and Trima Plus loaders made 2005 - 2017.
John Deere has introduced a new line-up of rotary cutters in the form of the E, M and R series, with a new deck and cutting chamber design.
Farmers must confirm periodically that their farm’s milk cooling system is performing to the standard set by the new rules.
Taranaki farmer Grant Gopperth was at a crossroads: new milk cooling regulations required that he upgrade his milking shed.
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Raw milk grows bacteria rapidly above 7˚C, so adequate milk cooling is essential for ensuring quality milk is supplied.
You can efficiently cool milk before it enters the vat using reliable, cost-effective systems to chill milk quickly.
Energy management is a key way dairy farmers and sharemilkers can cut costs and improve profits.
The benefits of sub-soiling and soil aeration are well known, not least their ability to create vertical fissures that help water and nutrients penetrate to plants roots, so helping increase production.
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