Synthetic milk
OPINION: Will synthetic milk derail NZ's economy?
The farm consultant of the future will need to fully understand the various new emerging technologies and at the same time have good interpersonal skills to relate to clients.
Growing global demand for dairy products and a flat milk supply could be setting the stage for a near-record farm gate milk price this season.
A complaint filed by a founder and minority shareholder threatens to derail Synlait’s special shareholders meeting scheduled for September 18.
A Hamilton-based dairy company has been fined $420,000 for misleading customers about the origin of some of their dairy products.
Fonterra has bumped up its forecast farmgate milk price for the season on the back of rising commodity prices and a strong balance sheet.
Kubota NZ is continuing to improve its equipment attachment range with the BB30 Box Blade, said to be ideal for landscaping grading operations, using a skid steer or tracked compact loader.
Through its investment arm, CNH Ventures, CNH is supporting the development of the first viable compostable net wrap for bales in agriculture.
The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this year's Christchurch Show.
Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait has unveiled a recapitalisation plan - offering new shares worth nearly $218 million to its two largest shareholders.
Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.
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Subclinical ketosis (SCK) is a significant health challenge in our dairy herds, primarily occurring in early lactation when cows can experience a severe negative energy balance.
When you talk to Newlands Whytock about his Holstein Friesian herd, he's like a kid at Christmas. Finally living his dream of owning his own dairy farm, the joy, excitement and gratitude in his voice is unmistakeable.
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones delivered a speech this month at the inaugural Regional Growth Summit where he spoke about the Regional Infrastructure Fund, or RIF. Here's part of his speech...
OPINION: Last week's announcement by the Government to remove a decades-long ban on genetically engineered crops was generally well-received by farming and science communities.
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