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Thursday, 23 March 2023 08:55

The question is whether to dry off or milk on

At this time of year, I regularly get asked a version of the same question: Should I dry off or keep milking my cows? I often see farmers tempted to milk on when the milk price is high.

Published in Management
Thursday, 29 July 2021 10:55

Robots to boost profitability

A new generation of milking robots is promising greater profitability for farmers.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 16:30

Vegan diets doomed to fall

OPINION: The hype around veganism has exploded worldwide and many are reportedly flocking to join this trendy ethical and environmental movement.

Published in Milking It
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 11:55

Milking trifecta a juggling act

Milking cows, goats and sheep on one farm has been a steep learning curve for Te Aroha farmer Kevin Schuler and his brother Paul.

Published in Management
Thursday, 29 September 2016 14:55

Take care with heifers

After calving, heifers are often uncomfortable because of swollen udders (oedema), and may be difficult to move, handle and milk out.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 11 August 2015 12:31

No-cups rotary milks 400 cows in two hours

The world's first fully automated rotary platform, with 40 milking stalls, needs no routine ‘cups-on’.

Published in Machinery & Products

Innovation in dairy technology from the GEA equipment range will include WestfaliaSurge and Milfos milking equipment, Houle effluent handling equipment and Norbco barn systems.

Published in Special Events
Tuesday, 24 March 2015 09:36

Stay realistic, keep milking

Farmers are hoping last week’s big drop in the GDT price index is just a blip, says Federated Farmers Waikato president Chris Lewis.

Published in General News
Monday, 10 March 2014 15:30

Tough season prompts switch to OAD milking

OTAKI SHAREMILKER Allen Cottle has reduced milking to once a day (OAD) because of a ‘green drought’ in the area.

Published in Management
Thursday, 31 October 2013 10:27

Milking technology firm in expansion phase

DAIRY TECHNOLOGY manufacturer Waikato Milking Systems will next month open the first stage of its new $12 million complex.

Published in Management
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