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Prices to remain high
Westpac senior agricultural economist Nathan Penny expects prices to remain elevated as global supply remains very tight.Bank lifts milk price forecast
Dairy prices dipped in the latest global auction but this didn't stop ASB Bank from revising its 2022-23 season forecast…Trade talks 'going down to the wire'
The chances of NZ having a quality comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union seem to…Rural drinking water schemes critical
The Rural Supplies Technical Working Group (RSTWG) has made 30 recommendations in a recent report to Department of Internal Affairs…National
Silage wrap maker joins scheme
A major manufacturer and distributor of silage wrap has joined the Plasback agricultural plastics recycling scheme.
Brothers-in-law go head-to-head in final
With 100kg of bricks stacked on top of a homemade sled hurriedly built out of a pallet, brothers-in-law Chris Poole…A herd to suit all systems
Maximising per-cow production has always been an interest of Manawatu dairy farmers Craig and Raewyne Passey - and Holstein Friesian…Fonterra shares bounce around
Fonterra's share price jumped on the news that the co-op will provide financial support to improve liquidity in its share…Co-ops product range, global reach pays off
Fonterra's council chair says the co-operative's third quarter results show the benefits of having a business of scale.World
Arla joins trials to reduce emissions
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods has become the second global milk processor to trial the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer.
EU co-op to trial methane reducing feed additive
European dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina is trialling a feed additive that is said to reduce methane emissions from cows by 30%.
Arla beats Covid, posts solid result
European co-operative Arla Food reported a solid performance in 2021 despite continued disruptions from the pandemic and high inflation.
Arla invests in solar power
European dairy giant Arla Foods will be using solar energy to meet one-third of its electricity consumption within two years.
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 Dairy Code.
Opinion
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The 2021 NZ Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) Farm Manager of the Year Christopher Vila spoke at the 2022 awards night…
Editorial: A win for rural... just
OPINION: The last minute decision by Health Minister Andrew Little to give the rural community some status in the new…Changing landscape offers opportunities
OPINION: We are a far cry from the old days where what happened within the farm boundary was only the farmer’s…Editorial: Another solid season looms
OPINION: Given what's happening around the world, New Zealand dairy farmers are on to a pretty good thing with its internationally…HWEN - farmers are rightly nervous, confused and angry
OPINION: As consultation by He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) has rounded up, there are still a vast number of farmers…Agribusiness
Watermetrics appoints new sales engineer
Water data service provider Watermetrics has appointed Lee Hart as its sales engineer for lower Southland.
Guide to assist farmers
DairyNZ and NIWA have joined forces to help farms with wetland design and performance.Holstein breeders to gather for conference
It will likely be a case of second - or third - time lucky for the winner of the 2022…Waikato farm a role model for riparian planting
A Waikato dairy farm which began its first riparian planting project 20 years ago now stands as an exemplar for…Rising up to challenges
Dr Danny Donaghy is professor of dairy systems at Massey University and a specialist in pasture agronomy and physiology.Management
Knowing your colostrum powder
Providing a newbown calf with colostrum within 12 hours of birth is vital, we know that. And if maternal colostrum…
Smart ways to lower working hours
With milkings typically taking around 17 to 24 hours a week per worker, many farmers have been focusing on milking…Grow another paddock
Farming is becoming increasingly complex. Until recentyl, farmers had relatively few issues to focus on: feeding cows, producing milk and…Controlling feed costs
Everywhere I go, whether it be in town or on farm, I hear a similar topic being discussed. It’s the…Dealing with springer cows
Making key decisions around feeding and supplementation for springer cows can have a bigger impact on a dairy farm’s profitability…Farm Health
Benchmark in teat spraying
Automatic teat spraying is no longer just about labour savings, says dairy automation company GEA.
Uni farms variable plan delivers mixed result
The first full season of ten-in-seven variable milking on the Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) started well but the "then…Calf rearing expos coming
A series of calf rearing expos are being planned over the next months by Dairy Women's Network.Milk production, animal health top priorities when picking bulls
Ron and Amy Baker are a busy couple. They are not only the owners of a 60ha dairy farm on…Nutritional strategies can help mitigate heat stress
Heat stress in dairy cattle is probably the most overlooked seasonal problem here in New Zealand.Machinery & Products
Remote-controlled slurry hose trailer
UK manufacturer Tramspread has launched the first contractor trailer to feature its Teletram GSM remote control system.
Setting bar high for effluent application
Danish manufacturer Samson Agro has introduced its new Samson PGII Genesis Series slurry tanker series to complement the existing PGII…Umbilical system provides best transfer of effluent
Mastek umbilical effluent systems provide a cost-effective, efficient method of distributing effluent onto the pasture without the need for permanent…Effective water use
At a time when the rising cost of inputs like fuel, transport and fertiliser are putting increased pressure on profitability,…Max spec makes the most of effluent
With effluent becoming a more important part of farm management, particularly for its value as an alternative to bagged fertiliser,…Motoring
LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…
New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…Stable recipe, safety brings D-Max up to date
While the New Year break is touted as a time to “recharge the batteries” the reality at a rural property…Land Rover range going electric
Jaguar Land Rover has announced a new global strategy that will see the Land Rover brand release six pure electric…» The RNG Weather Report
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