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OPINION: On the 2nd of May, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced that the 'government remains on track to ban full…
With the Waikato and Waipa rivers catchments due to face new targets and limits for water quality, farmers are being encouraged to be proactive over environment-related changes to their operations.
Chainsaw accidents are on the rise and it’s time to make some noise about this, says chainsaw maker Stihl.
How do you protect dairy shed concrete floors from wear and chemical deterioration?
For around $1500 you can get a ‘black box’ and unleash useful extra power and torque from the old tractor parked up in the shed. Sounds tempting: what are the risks?
Agco took the opportunity at the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) to make a foray into the telehandler market with the new 9407S.
DairyNZ developer Jane Kay says the term ‘mammary memory’ is being bandied around the industry, causing farmers to question their drying off decisions and continue milking when this might not be the best option.
Working as a veterinarian pregnancy testing dairy herds helped shape the thinking of Australian farmer Tim Humphris when he and his wife Lyndal decided to go farming.
Farmers should consult with a veterinarian to determine if cows are deficient in trace elements before supplementation.
Passion for farming and their animals runs deep for David and Pip Fullerton, known for their international genetics work with Holsteins on their “top-performing” South Waikato farm, comments feed manufacturer Fibre Fresh.
Palm kernel extract (PKE) is a by-product of the palm oil industry in South East Asia.
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Range in body condition score (BCS) is as important as average BCS at calving, says DairyNZ.
In last month’s Dairy News, we discussed the common causes of dystocia (difficulty in giving birth) and ways it can be prevented.
Abigail Chase is a self-confessed “parasite geek” with the PhD anthelmintic treatment to match.
The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament last week, further strengthens New Zealand’s excellent reputation for animal welfare, say vets.
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