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More farmers are buying dairy technology that pays for itself promptly, says Waikato Milking Systems chief executive NZ Campbell Parker.
Farm biosecurity in New Zealand needs to take a quantum leap forward whether for velvetleaf or any other threat, says AgResearch senior scientist Trevor James.
Fonterra is boosting butter output at its Edgecumbe plant to meet a growing demand in China and other countries.
Ravensdown has appointed Stephen Esposito, a professional engineer, as its new general manager operations.
The Christchurch-based manufacturer, packer and exporter of powdered dairy products Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd listed on the Australian Stock Exchange last Wednesday.
Dairy farmers can potentially improve their environment and financial results via two research projects now underway, says Lincoln University's R&D company Lincoln Agritech.
Rural real estate sales in autumn this year were down on both the number of sales and price per hectare versus the same period last year.
The new dairy season has just begun and there is already plenty to keep track of for Australian dairy farmers.
Canterbury farmer Ted Rollinson says Fonterra is held in very high regard by Chinese consumers.
Federated Farmers national dairy chair Chris Lewis says he is looking into transitioning to an A2 herd but he questions whether the premium will stick if everyone switches.
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Farmer demand for A2 dairy bulls for the upcoming mating season is at record levels, says the marketing arm of World Wide Sires NZ.
Britain has taken its first formal step to negotiate a post-Brexit free trade agreement with New Zealand, Australia and the US.
More beef farms than dairy farms are now infected with the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, according to MPI figures.
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says she hopes for a fair split.
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