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Tyres’ technology saves money

Shallower Ruts and less soil compaction came to light in a field test of Michelin XeoBib tractor tyres.

Pressure and ballast maketh the tyre

They are the big black knobbly things that stop the bottom of the tractor hitting the ground.

Dogs, like people, need consistency

Keep commands simple, brief and to the point.

A common mistake people make is ‘waffling’ to their pups and dogs in sentences or by repeating a command over and over again. In a dog’s mind the command is lost in the burble.

Two-pronged hit on facial eczema

Mark Benns (left) talks to Richie Martinovich.

Agritrade's Time Capsule bolus is credited with dealing soundly to facial eczema (FE) on the Martinovich family farm at Mangatangi, south of Auckland, the product supplier reports.

Next year’s winter feed starts now

What will you be feeding your sheep or cattle come winter 2016?

Dairy goat research facility

A new dairy goat research facility in Waikato is expected to help lift the country’s milk supply.

Take care shifting cows from pasture to brassicas

Farmers are being urged to exercise caution when transitioning cows from pasture to brassicas and fodder beet.

An eye in the sky

UAVs (drones) are playing a bigger part in farming technology.

Imagine being able to walk into a field with your tablet or iPhone and be guided to a particular area or a plant not growing well.

Is NZ lagging behind in precision ag?

Jim Wilson is surprised by the lack of uptake of technology of precision agriculture in NZ.

An expert on precision agriculture says he’s surprised at the lack of uptake of the technology in New Zealand.

Planning for fodder beet

Guest speaker David Walsh and host farmer Paul Brown.

Assessing fodder beet yield is essential to minimise risk in transitioning stock onto the crop but be realistic about the level of accuracy that can be achieved.