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A new all-in-one milk vat monitor and controller that ensures milk is cooled and held to temperature has been launched by Tru-Test.
Dairy farmers are increasingly using technology to monitor and control their dairy effluent systems, says Precision Farming Ltd.
As a cooperative, Fonterra has a responsibility to its farmers to operate as efficiently as possible across every facet of its business, including vendor pricing and terms, says a spokesman.
Maury Leyland, Fonterra's managing director of people, culture and safety, and member of Fonterra's Management Team has resigned for personal reasons.
A site investigation before design and construction is important to ensure the pond built is structurally sound and meets regulations, says DairyNZ.
Farm dairy effluent is a natural, dilute liquid fertiliser.
A heifer rearing field day in Central Hawke's Bay next week will provide information on ensuring young stock continue to meet target weights through summer and autumn.
As the top selling model for Kia Motors, the arrival of the 2016 Sportage SUV is timely considering New Zealand's current love affair with this type of vehicle.
Well known for its Centurion and Spartan drill series, Great Plains has recently introduced the all-new Saxon series, with min-till work in mind.
Fodder beet is an increasingly popular winter crop for beef and dairy cattle due to the large amounts of dry matter it produces.
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Digital dermatitis is the most serious infectious cause of lameness in dairy cattle worldwide.
UCLA is urging residents to take advantage of a new funding option to support individuals working independently on killing animal pests on their properties.
Te Pahu farmer Noldy Rust entered a pasture competition late last year only because the organisers were looking for more entries.
A large dairy farmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day shows they want to do the right thing with the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer.
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