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Little change for wool

The North Island wool auction this week remained mostly firm except for the higher volume of shorter shears, which eased, compared to last week.

Front foot it on environment

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 mishaps up

Chainsaw safety is like putting on a seatbelt when getting into a vehicle, say Stihl.

Chainsaw accidents are on the rise and it’s time to make some noise about this, says chainsaw maker Stihl.

Restored concrete base keep bugs at bay

Winter period before calving is the ideal time to restore concrete floors in the shed.

How do you protect dairy shed concrete floors from wear and chemical deterioration?

Tractor tuning for more power

Tuning devices fitted to tractors help boost horsepower.

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?

Aiming for the sky with new telehandler range

Agco took the opportunity at the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) to make a foray into the telehandler market with the new 9407S.

‘Mammary memory’ claim debunked

Cells in the mammary gland (udder) are continuously changing.

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.

Three-way cross

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.

Test for trace elements first

Consult a vet to determine if your cows need trace elements before feeding them supplements.

Farmers should consult with a veterinarian to determine if cows are deficient in trace elements before supplementation.

Don’t hold back on feed, Holstein breeders urge

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.