The Bay on the road to recovery but bumps ahead
Around the Hawke's Bay region, the grass in the paddocks is looking greener as it recovers from two bad seasons of drought.
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$1b windfall for shareholders
Fonterra's plan to return $1 billion to shareholders in three years through the divestments of overseas milk pools is the right move, according to Waikato farmer Andrew McGiven.
Market outlook strong, but challenges ahead
While the majority of primary sector prices are generally strong, there are also several challenges ahead for the sector, according to the latest BNZ Rural Wrap report.
Industry reacts to UK FTA
Primary industries stakeholders are welcoming the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom announced today.
Historic FTA deal struck
Comprehensive, inclusive and high quality and providing fantastic opportunities for our exporters.
Nominations open for Dairy Woman of the Year
Nominations are open for the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award. This sees women dedicated to the future of New Zealand's dairy industry recognised and celebrated nationwide.
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Tatua smashes $10 barrier
Waikato milk processor Tatua says keeping products moving to overseas customers during the pandemic was one of the highlights of its last financial year.
$100k boost to GoodYarn
Corporate farmer Trinity Lands has given the GoodYarn programme a $100,000 boost.
Honours student wins Ag scholarship
Penny Chapman, a Lincoln University honours student, is the recipient of the Perrin Ag scholarship.
New regs boost Massey Ag course enrolments
Demand for expertise in sustainable nutrient management, environmental planning and improved freshwater outcomes has seen Massey University's range of agricultural short courses pass the 4300-enrolment mark.
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Oz milk co-op fined $11,000
An Australian farmer co-operative that purchases milk from farmers across the country has been fined $11,000 for breaching the country's…
Victoria dairy sector leads the nation
A new report has revealed that in 2020-21 Victorian farmers experienced the best financial returns in more than six years…UK farmers seeking special Covid visas
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Following on from fuel shortages and panic buying in the UK - said to be inflamed by media hype about…Dutch co-op turns 150
One of the world's largest dairy co-operatives celebrated its 150th birthday this month.Opinion
Let's get winter grazing rules right!
OPINION: DairyNZ is pleased by progress to improve winter grazing regulations.
Water entity concerns run deep
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OPINION: Rural New Zealanders and those working in the primary sector play a vital role in our response to COVID-19…Agribusiness
$1b windfall for shareholders
Fonterra's plan to return $1 billion to shareholders in three years through the divestments of overseas milk pools is the…
Market outlook strong, but challenges ahead
While the majority of primary sector prices are generally strong, there are also several challenges ahead for the sector, according…Prices boom on sluggish growth
Dairy Global commodity prices have enjoyed a period of strength in September. Overall, the global market fundamentals remain well-balanced, but…Pyke to chair AGMARDT
Former Foundation of Arable Research (FAR) chief executive Nick Pyke is chair of the AGMARDT Board of Trustees.Entries now open for refreshed awards
Organisers say excitement is high for the refreshed 2022 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) programme.Management
The Bay on the road to recovery but bumps ahead
Around the Hawke's Bay region, the grass in the paddocks is looking greener as it recovers from two bad seasons of drought.
Flexible milking regime going well at LUDF
A flexible milking regime adopted this season on the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm (LUDF) is going "surprisingly well', says the farm administrator Jeremy Savage.
Deciding dry cow management plan
At the end of lactation, dairy cows require a dry period that is sufficiently long to allow the udder tissue to repair and rejuvenate.
Another way to manage N use
A new product has been launched that is said to increase soil productivity, improve nitrogen efficiency and in the end, profit per hectare.
New fert technology a 'game changer'
Scientist Dr Bert Quin claims he has developed new fertiliser technology that will help minimise the environmental footprint on many farms.
Farm Health
Interaction between bacteria, milking shed and the cow
Mastitis is the result of complex interaction between bacteria, the farmer, the milking machine and the cow.
Record, treat mastitis
Clinical cases of mastitis are costly and significantly disrupt the milking routine.
Spoilt for choice
For Matamata dairy farmers Michelle and Bill Burgess, one cattle breed is ticking all the boxed for their milkers this mating season.
New formula for weaning calves this season
The team at Alleva Animal Health claim to have developed a world-first formula specifically designed for weaned calves.
Fighting antibiotic resistance
A biological product called Amplimune is helping with the worldwide fight against antibiotic resistance in livestock.
Machinery & Products
ATV kit offers speed control, geofencing
Off-road specialists Polaris has launched a new speedcontrol and geofencing kit, aimed at keeping operators and workplaces safer by allowing users to set maximum speed limits and limit speeds in geofenced areas.
Protective tint
Now available in New Zealand, Wildcat Static Cling Tint adds a protective layer to the windows of your tractor, harvester or other self-propelled units, to help keep out harmful UV rays and heat, without expensive professional tinting.
New owner for stoll
German company Stoll, the well-known manufacturer of tractor front loaders and attachments that claims to be the second largest producer in the world, has been brought by Czech company Agrostroj Pelhřimov.
Fert spreaders get a revamp
Kuhn has updated its MDS range of fertiliser spreaders, giving farmers more options to upgrade machines as situations change, rather than having to change to a new machine.
Keeping everyone safe
As tractors get larger and front linkage kits become more common, many have started fitting underrun or collision protection systems.
Motoring
New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.
Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.Warlock offers a touch of magic
Having previously reviewed the RAM 1500 in 2020, we recently took the chance to get behind the wheel of the…» The RNG Weather Report
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Feeling the heat
US dairy farmers have a new threat to their business - heat waves.
Class action
The news has gone from bad to worse for a2 Milk - the company Synlait had hitched its wagon to.
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