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Make biosecurity a top priority during calving
Farmers and calf rearers are being urged to make biosecurity a top priority during calving this spring.Keeping track of new-born calves
Manawatu farm manager Paul Mercer is well into calving on the 147ha 370-cow farm he manages.Difficult but the right call
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says the joint decision three years ago to eradicate Mycoplamsa bovis was a difficult…Virtual biosecurity refresher training
Cutting edge technology designed to simulate biosecurity threats has emerged from the collaboration of two Hamilton companies.National
Dairy price fall not unexpected
Dairy prices tumbled in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, but analysts aren’t surprised.
Genetics driving change in herd
Genetics play a crucial role on the Sands' 500-cow family farm in the Bay of Plenty.Judge named for on-farm comp
Waikato contract milker Corey Ferguson has been named as the judge for the New Zealand Agricultural Show’s on-farm competition in…NZ Young Farmer contest revamp
Changes have been announced to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest.Miraka’s billionth brick of milk
Taupo-based Māori dairy company, Miraka, celebrated a major milestone last week – the production of the billionth pack of UHT…World
UK-NZ free trade talks on
Dairy processors say the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the UK is a positive development.
Coles buys direct from Oz farmers
Imagine New Zealand supermarket chains buying raw milk directly from farmers — that's what's happening across the ditch.
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.
Oz warning on Covid-19 scams
People reeling from the effects of Covid-19 have one more thing to worry about.
Opinion
Farmers missing out on newer technology
OPINION: Ineffective regulation is leading to farmers and growers missing out on products that will increase their productivity and be safer…
No place for Tom, Dick or Harry! – Editorial
OPINION: Migrants are a critical and valued part of dairying in New Zealand, filling skills shortages on farms when there…Know your farm’s emissions profile
OPINION: As the world deals with the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, it’s important to remember climate change hasn’t gone…Let’s go dairying! — Editorial
OPINION: GoDairy is another example of the NZ agri sector spearheading the country’s journey through Covid-19.N cap rules – an unbalanced approach
OPINION: The Essential Freshwater policy’s new nitrogen cap has a barb in the tail for dairy farmers and particularly those in Canterbury.Agribusiness
Carbon zero milk
Fonterra has joined forces with a supermarket chain to deliver what it claims is NZ’s first carbon zero milk.
Hopes high after co-op’s hemp trial
Fonterra is trying its hand on growing hemp and results are encouraging.Manage herds without fences
A smartphone application claims to allow cows to be managed without fences and by the touch of a button.Farmers can now measure emissions
A software providing greenhouse gas emissions measurement and scenario planning programme for the whole farm has been released.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,…Management
Getting transport systems sorted
Advice for transporting bobby calves this season.
Minimising weaning stress on farms
Every change at weaning should be carefully planned and gradually implemented.Top tips for smart calf rearing
Calf rearing tips to help you and your farm team in the weeks ahead.Look after your calves, look after your community
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is partnering with animal health company Virbac New Zealand during the calf rearing season.Benefits of winter grazing
Dairy farmers Sietze Feenstra and Simone Bouwmeester are enthusiastic about the future of wintering dairy cows on crop.Farm Health
Setting calves up for future
Successful calf rearing starts at the beginning and getting it right will always be important in setting them up for…
Giving calves the best start to life
The better start a calf has in life, the better animal they will be in years to come.Preventing scours
The most common cause of scouring is nutritional scours, which happens when there is a change in diet or a…Well-looked after calves thrive
Calves that are cared for well have a reduced risk of disease and cost less to rear, says DairyNZ.Mastitis prevention move pays off
Dairy farmer Enda Hawe’s focus on mastitis prevention and teat condition rather than blanket use of DCT during dry off…Machinery & Products
Kioti PX tractor — a great fit
Josh and Sarah Gourley don’t believe in standing still.
Massey Ferguson balers usher in changes
The new Massey Ferguson 4100 Series variable chamber round balers, now arriving at NZ dealerships, have changed their look from…Elite telehandler’s new look
New Holland Agriculture has upgraded its telehandler offering, with new naming and livery, with the latter said to integrate the…Narva's rotating beacons
Narva's new Aeromax LED Rotating Beacons are said to offer big performance and durability.Landpower invests in cow central
One of Australasia’s largest, privately-owned farm machinery distributors, Landpower is building a new $10 million complex adjacent to Hamilton Airport.Motoring
X marks the spot
While many car manufacturers set out to cater for all sectors of the market, it’s fair to say that Subaru…
Tiny Jimny hits the right note
Strong demand for the instantly recognised Suzuki Jimny in New Zealand has continued to accelerate with the 1000th retail order…FX4 rejoins Ranger line-up
The latest addition to the long running Ford Ranger line-up, is the return of the FX4.Holden on the road for summer
In a move to demonstrate the capability of its vehicles, Holden recently put the talk to one side and ‘walked…Colorado gets enhanced content
The Holden Colorado Z71 will be seen with new features when the 2020 model arrives at dealerships in November.» The RNG Weather Report
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