
Volumes ease but results still robust
Data released this week by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 50 fewer farm sales for the three months ended May 2022 than for the same period in 2021.
The finalists in the 2022 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award for sheep and beef were recently announced.
A multi-site study on hill country farms around New Zealand is providing a wealth of information and research findings to help guide farmers around pasture forage decisions.
Providing a newbown calf with colostrum within 12 hours of birth is vital, we know that. And if maternal colostrum is unavailable or poor quality, a colostrum replacer can provide an essential alternative.
With milkings typically taking around 17 to 24 hours a week per worker, many farmers have been focusing on milking smarter to reduce hours and creative ways to shorten the working week - like the 22% who report they are using flexible milking.
Farming is becoming increasingly complex. Until recentyl, farmers had relatively few issues to focus on: feeding cows, producing milk and hopefully making enough money to feed their family and pay off their mortgages.
Having the ability to target feed ewes that will offer the best return on investmnt is one of the main benefits of pregnancy scanning - but there are others.
Automatic teat spraying is no longer just about labour savings, says dairy automation company GEA.
The first full season of ten-in-seven variable milking on the Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) started well but the "then wheels fell off," the farm administrator, Jeremy Savage, revealed at the recent farm focus day.
With canine cough having a resurgence around the country the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) is reminding dog owners to keep an eye out for symptoms.
Toxoplasmosis is the second most common cause of abortion in sheep.
Many temporary sheep fencing systems can be troublesome, with reels jamming or breaking and the bugbear of silly hooks on the chains, which continuously catch on everything.
The Krone VariPack Plus is a high-density, high-performance round baler comprising of four models – the VariPack V 165, V 165 XC, VariPack V 190 and V 190 XC.
With the release of its N5 and T5 series of tractors, Valtra continues to expand its presence in the Australia-New Zealand region.
Hawke's Bay farming equipment manufacturer Hustler Equipment has announced the recent acquisition of the production facilities of McLaren Stainless.
UK manufacturer Tramspread has launched the first contractor trailer to feature its Teletram GSM remote control system.
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Fonterra has copped an $81 million hit in the key market of Sri Lanka, which has been facing political turmoil.
Fonterra remains on track to deliver around $1 billion of capital to farmer shareholders and unit holders in two years.