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OPINION: The Free Speech Union is taking this one too far.
Deere and Co, the owners of the John Deere tractor brand, has reviewed its earnings forecast for the financial year to October, saying it will finish at about US$1.9 billion despite sales having fallen by 19% in the year so far, not 17% as previously forecast.
The John Deere logo is probably recognised by anyone in agriculture, but a 2014 Top 100 of Global Brands and their perceived values produced by Interbrand showed JD was even recognised by the greater public, coming in at 79th position with a value of $5.12 billion.
Matamata contractor and dairy farmer Robert Klaus has great partnerships.
Automated fertiliser spreading with a Vicon RO XL GEOspread is raising accuracy and cutting tedium on a Canterbury cropping farm.
The wordlwide spend on agricultural machinery amounts to many billions of dollars, and with it creates a support industry for the service and parts required to keep these machines moving.
Physical and mental wellbeing while farming under pressure will be a key subject at the 2015 South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University from June 22-24.
It's possible to meet nitrogen limits onfarm while remaining productive.
GrainCorp Feeds, formerly BLM Feeds, will officially unveil its new-look at this year’s National Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.
Efficiencies in the dairy industry will be a key subject at the annual South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University on June 22-24.
What do an entrepreneur, a mountaineer and a television presenter have in common with dairy farmers?
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Cows can dance for joy or stretch right out in deep, peaceful sleep because of the comfort of compost-bedding pack barns, says Maury Cox of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council.
The long term future of a dairy heifer can be influenced by events in the first 24 hours of her life.
Dehorning is considered a routine procedure for dairy calves.
Environment will be the focus of Waikato Regional Council at Fieldays.
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