Sharemilkers Laura and Zach Mounsey are doing their bit to rebuild New Zealand’s Jersey herd.

A group of young farmers is spearheading moves to rebuild the New Zealand Jersey herd.

Watch out viticulturists and winemakers of New Zealand. There is a new wave of enthusiastic workers on their way to take their place in the industry.

Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient of cattle with many vital roles, ranging from facilitating the formation of red blood cells and nerves to the manufacture of connective tissue and bone growth.

Aerial soil testing technology and GPS-controlled automated variable-rate spreading are on trial on a well-known hill country station in the North Island.

Maize silage harvest is running two-three weeks late in most areas because of later planting and cooler-than-average early summer temperatures.

More precise aerial fertiliser spreading has already proven to give greater environmental gains than blanket topdressing, says fertiliser company Ravensdown.

As a result of the last two seasons’ historically low payouts many farmers have become very cost focussed.

A pilot's perspective on the latest aerial spreading research from Ravensdown.

South Auckland farmer Tony Walters is not a computer buff, instead relying on his teenage children to help him navigate the internet.