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OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the…
The introduction of low cost machines for pasture renovation has really benefited farmers, whether sorting out pugging from over-wintering, or reseeding damaged areas.
Kuhn NZ has announced updates to its electronic weighing and data management systems for Euromix and Profile diet feeders which can be supplied as an option or retro-fitted to existing machines.
John Deere says it will buy the French company Monosem, a designer and maker of precision planting equipment. The purchase includes four factories in France and two in the US.
Fonterra says its Te Awamutu site has become the first in the world to be awarded the Food Safety System Certification 22000 – Quality, an internationally recognised food safety accreditation.
Fonterra says milk collection this season will be down 5% compared to last year.
Fonterra has delivered some good news for its farmers this morning – it's lifting the forecast earnings per share by 5c/kgMS and boosting its financial aid to farmers.
Looking for a new milk cooling system on farm to ensure you meet new regulations coming into effect mid-2016? Then you must visit the Meddo Farm in Waitoa today.
Agcarm supports the World Health Organisation's first World Antibiotic Awareness Week, held next week from November 16 to 22.
NZ Wool Services International's North Island offering of 5400 bales received strong support with 99% selling, chief executive John Dawson says.
Designed to clear large areas quickly by producing dense well-formed bales, the output of MF 2200 series balers looks likely to move up a notch with the new Pro-Cut option.
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There's no better recognised brand and trademark than JCB, famous for its bright yellow diggers.
Fonterra's grip on the New Zealand ice cream market is facing a new test.
As summer approaches and much of Australia prepares for the long hot months ahead, it is time to reflect on the effect of heat stress in our dairy calves.
While farmers prepare their herds for mating they should keep the milking team focused on preventing mastitis says Dairy Australia's animal health and fertility programme manager, Dr Kathryn Davis.
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