ANZCO makes a $30m profit
Meat company ANZCO Foods recorded its best-ever revenue of $1.7b and a net profit before tax of $30.6m for the year ended 31 December 2019.
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Dairy women join breast cancer research fund drive
Dairy Women’s Network is joining forces with Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) to raise funds for research.
M. bovis – we’re making headway
Ministry for Primary Industries chief science adviser, Dr John Roche on the indications New Zealand is winning the fight against Mycoplasma bovis.
Delays ruled out on water reforms
Delaying the introduction of new water reforms was not an option according to the two cabinet Ministers directly involved – Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Quality milk, top craftsmen bring co-op cheese awards
It was a great day for Fonterra at this year’s virtual 2020 NZ Cheese Awards.
$700m for freshwater clean up
The Government has announced a $700 million fund to support the primary sector and other groups in meeting new clean water standards.
National
Call for help answered
With the drought reaching a crisis level in Central Hawkes Bay with supplementary feed almost non-existent, farmers in the Wairarapa have answered the call for help.
Have your say — Moore
Waikato farmer Ben Moore is urging farmers to have their say on the DairyNZ levy vote, which closes this week.
Fonterra review attracts 1400 submissions
A steering group reviewing the Fonterra Shareholders Council has received over 1400 responses from farmers and sharemilkers.
Fonterra’s big break
Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden believes the co-operative will come out a stronger global player post-COVID-19.
World
NZ butter booming in the US
Boutique dairy, Lewis Road Creamery, says sales of its premium butter in the US have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dairy’s corona hangover
The outbreak of COVID-19 is weighing on global market sentiment and the 2020 outlook.COVID-19 threatening global food security — UN
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging leaders from G20 countries to take measures to keep global…Oz warning on Covid-19 scams
People reeling from the effects of Covid-19 have one more thing to worry about.Regenerative farming ‘working wonders for Oz farmers’
Australian farmers who have already embraced regenerative farming are much more profitable than conventional farmers, says soil microbiologist Dr Walter…Opinion
M. bovis – we’re making headway
Ministry for Primary Industries chief science adviser, Dr John Roche on the indications New Zealand is winning the fight against…
Still not understood — Editorial
OPINION: It's a sad state of affairs when the President of Federated Farmers is forced to take a swipe at…COVID-19: Trusting business to work
National’s agriculture spokesman, Todd Muller on the role the Government needs to play for agriculture businesses.RA 20 virus danger to NZ farming
OPINION: There is another pandemic sweeping the nation.Leading the way — Editorial
OPINION: If any good can come out of the current COVID-19 crisis it will be greater acknowledgement of the importance…Agribusiness
Dairy can help economy rebound
The dairy industry must lift its game if it wants to play a role in revitalising New Zealand’s bruised economy,…
Young manager for NZYF farm
New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) has appointed Sam Waugh as the farm manager of its 74ha dairy farm in Auckland.Breeder joins HFNZA board
The COVID-19 pandemic has effectively brought forward the appointment of Southland dairy farmer Helen Cummings to the national board of…Fueling the global dairy industry
A team of bulls in the US has achieved ‘global essential worker’ status for its role in helping fuel the…Drought, rain keep milk yield flat
February milk production was flat and New Zealand dairy exports decreased by 6.1%, or 19,348 MT compared to the same…Management
Zero bobby calves
The versatility of Holstein Friesians is being credited with allowing a young South Canterbury couple to produce zero bobby calves.
History of dairy goats in NZ
Goats have been used for milk production for at least 9,000 years, but in New Zealand dairy goats are a relatively recent introduction.
Former All Black backs down-to-earth rural internet provider
With the COVID-19 lockdown placing even greater emphasis on the need for reliable internet networks, a former All Black is working to keep New Zealand’s rural folk connected.
Eyes open to different ways of farm ownership
Farmer Jane Smith was “blown away” by the group dynamic and drive when she and husband Blair hosted the North Otago-based Growth and Development in Farming Action Group at Newhaven Farms in Oamaru.
Consumers want more goat milk products
The dairy landscape in New Zealand is changing, as it is around the world.
Farm Health
Proper nutrition pre-calving boosts yield
If milk fever is keeping you or your staff awake at night, you are not alone.
Re-consider pre-lamb shearing
Farmers are being urged to consider delaying pre-lamb shearing this winter as feed resources in many parts of the country are already stretched.
Breeding hoggets can improve ewe performance
Breeding hoggets at eight months of age can improve a ewe’s lifetime productivity.
Ready for winter mating
With winter around the corner, LIC says farm staff are busy tending to bulls to ensure they capture the vital semen needed for New Zealand’s dairy herd.
High-tech collars help get more cows in-calf
Identifying cows on heat used to be a time-consuming task on Owen and Cathy Copinga’s Southland dairy farm.
Machinery & Products
Helping comply with safety
With on-farm safety being a real challenge, especially for employers, the Smart HS approach might offer some answers.
New KUHN precision drill range launched
KUHN has launched a new range of precision seed drills in the shape of the Maxima 3 series.
TAMA calls for Govt help
The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) is calling on the Government to take urgent measures to help its sector in the face of plummeting sales.
She’s now top of the Claas!
CLAAS was always a family company and a recent change at the top sees that continue.
Keep stock away from ute
A Canterbury farmer has created a solution for farmers wanting to protect their utes from stock.
Motoring
Electric ute a breath of fresh air
Based on the Toyota Landcruiser 70, the all-electirc ZED 70 is engineered for harsh climates.
Roomy RAM offers V8 power
Having arrived in New Zealand in 2019, the journey for the RAM 1500 continues in 2020 with the introduction of…The last of the Sports Cats
The launch of the Series 2 HSV SportsCat was an endorsement of the risky decision to take the performance brand…Holden to bite the dust
A few weeks ago, it told us – with a poker face – that utes and SUVs were the future.FX4 rejoins Ranger line-up
The latest addition to the long running Ford Ranger line-up, is the return of the FX4.» The RNG Weather Report
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Dirty water
The Hound understands that Federated Farmers has been cut out of the information loop, for the past year, on the…
Who’s paying?
Your canine crusader noticed a full-page ad recently run in a farming paper calling on meat companies SFF and Alliance…
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Drop in payout looms
Dairy farmers are being told to brace for a big drop in milk payout next season.
RA 20 virus danger to NZ farming
OPINION: There is another pandemic sweeping the nation.
Ex Fonterra chair returns to discuss NZ dairying
Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden will be offering his thoughts on the future of the NZ dairy…