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Winning comes easy
The 2020 Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year winners Nick and Rose Bertram are no strangers to success.Raw milk supplier ploughs on
It's business as usual for Timaru raw milk suppliers Stuart and Andrea Weir as the country is in total COVID-19…Co-ops and cows helping rebuild war-torn communities
Waikato dairy farmer Ross Wallis is making a difference to thousands of people in Sri Lanka by sharing his dairying…Debt reduction pleases co-op farmers
Waikato Federated Farmers president Andrew McGiven says he is impressed with Fonterra’s debt reduction.National
Fonterra's China Farms on sale
Fonterra is selling its troubled China Farms business.
COVID-19: Misery on UK farms
Wake up, New Zealand: that’s the message from a New Zealander trying to manage a large dairy farm in the…COVID-19: Being essential is a privilege
Being classed an essential business is a privilege – do not abuse that privilege, says Chris Lewis, Federated Farmers national…COVID-19: Our only chance to get it right
Ag minister Damien O’Connor says if NZ doesn’t get this four-week COVID-19 shutdown right, the chances are this will go…Encouragement pays off for dairy manager
Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Manager of the Year winner Stephen Overend needed a little pushing to enter the Dairy Industry Awards.World
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.
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 Jehne.
‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’
Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support groups.
UK liquid milk consumption halves
Milk consumption in the United Kingdom has dropped by just under 50% since 1974.
Opinion
Questionable future — Editorial
OPINION: The word uncertainty has taken on a new meaning for farmers in the past six months.
Is dilution part of the solution?
OPINION: Despite what DairyNZ says, increasing production per cow or hectare can help to dilute costs and increase profitability.No need to destroy the perfect way of farming
OPINION: Why are we accusing farming and in particularly dairy farming for being the cause, at least here in NZ,…Being a good boss — Editorial
If you're a dairy farmer reading this, then ask yourself, are you a good boss?Co-op doing its bit for sustainability
OPINION: Sustainability is at the heart of Fonterra's new strategy.Agribusiness
Know your soil before your farm
Dr Tony Joseph explains how to assess your soil and keep it healthy.
Developing leaders for tomorrow
Last month, 21 developing dairy industry leaders started Fonterra’s year-long Governance Development Programme, with two days of presentations and discussions…Quality of animal feed vital
For everyone involved in food production today, traceability and transparency are ever present considerations.New regional leader award
A new Regional Leader of the Year Award has been established by Dairy Women’s Network.Just like diamonds, farmers are forever
What better way to show love to farmers than by giving away a two-carat diamond valued at $12,000?Management
Don’t be bullied into building large ponds
A Hamilton soil and water consultant is questioning the effectiveness of the dairy effluent storage calculator on Waikato farms.
Award up for grabs for responsible irrigation
Encouraging farmers to share ideas for achieving sustainable freshwater management has motivated the launch of a new award — with…A house cows can flow into anytime
HerdHome System Ltd founders Tom and Kathy Pow are back at the helm of the company they founded 20 years…Restrictions on water use in Bay of Plenty
Dry weather conditions are putting Bay of Plenty Regional Council waterways under unusual pressure.Getting smarter at growing grass
In his third season, sharemilker and Ravensdown shareholder James Barbour takes us through the farm’s approach to nutrient management.Farm Health
Jersey breed on the rise
A farmer group promoting Jersey cows says stock and semen sales indicate the breed is on the rise.
‘Cows can help reverse global warming’
Cows and pasture are not the villains in climate change, but could instead be our saviours, says Hawke’s Bay farmer,…Improved animal evaluation to allow better breeding decisions
More accurate genetic evaluations, drawing on ten years of New Zealand and international research, will be available to dairy farmers…Keep close eye on animals as dry weather sets in
With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ is asking farmers to plan for managing stock through challenging conditions.Good weather, negative blood test results bring joy to farm
The sun is out again for Southland bull beef farmers Ben Walling and Sarah Flintoft, who started the year in…Machinery & Products
Greendrill, a red-hot performer
Dubbed as a universal seeder, Amazone’s new GreenDrill 501 is said to be ideal for one-pass sowing of ‘catch crops’,…
Solar-powered number plates for cows
The financial, operational and managerial benefits of Ceres Tag ear tags are significant, according to Kenneth Irons, managing director at Precision…Taragate geared reel for 2020
Taragate's updated geared reel system is an even more user-friendly unit.New energiser gets smart
A new energiser from Datamars Speedrite range claims to be the first “smart” electric fence unit, alongside an output of…A smooth ride for calves
A new calf trailer, from Mid Canterbury manufacturer Plucks, claims to improve calf welfare during transport, particularly with regards to…Motoring
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.New entry level model for Hilux
Toyota New Zealand has broadened its Hilux range with a new entry level two-wheel drive, the WorkMate, aimed at buyers…Hilux ups the ante on safety
Toyota has raised the safety benchmark at grassroots level by introducing its Toyota Safety Sense Package on its hugely popular…» The RNG Weather Report
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Cruelty to cows
The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society, a lobby defending animals used in science has turned its attention to Lincoln University.
No need — Fonterra
On the topic of milk supply…..New Zealanders may not need to freeze milk.
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Rules driving farmers out
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New Zealand is heading for an unprecedented shutdown.