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Kyne Steel Spike Wheels: an oldy, but a goody

They say there’s no point in trying to re-invent the wheel, but over the years some useful attachments have made them more functional.

No dividend despite record profit

Despite making a record profit of nearly $71 million, meat processor Silver Fern Farms Ltd has delayed paying any dividend.

Valtra S394 is pick for porkers

Valtra tractors are manufactured in Finland and are popular in North Canterbury.

Award-winning pig farmer Patoa Farms likely have the only Valtra S394 tractor in New Zealand — but that may soon change given its many benefits.

Smart hedges; minimal debris

Hamilton-based Ag and Civil Machinery Direct’s product manager David Williams with the Shelbourne HD 876 VFRT hedge cutter.

The Shelbourne HD 876 VFRT hedge cutter chops debris into smaller sizes, removing issues of large debris such as hoof ailments.

High risk for parasites and fly strike

Extreme weather conditions are increasing the twin risks of internal parasites and fly strike on sheep.

Managing winter feeding a priority

Farmers need to be thinking now about winter grazing regimes.

Going into autumn, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to think about how they will manage their winter fodder crops – particularly in a year when feed resources are likely to be tight.

Aquaculture – an opportunity to diversify

Aquaculture is the fastest-growing animal production sector, experiencing global annual growth rates of 6% over the past 15 years.

Fertiliser reduced, production holds

Researchers Tommy Ley, far left, and Steve Breneger explain their project during the “speed dating” segment of an innovative event at Lincoln in which scientists presented updates into several research projects then had a series of face-to-face chats with journalists and others attending the event. Photo: Rural News Group.

State-owned farmer Pāmu has been able to reduce nitrogen input on its Waimakariri dairy farm while maintaining milk and grass production, by using fertigation – the application of fertiliser through irrigation.