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Fonterra lifts forecast milk price
Fonterra has increased the mid-point of its forecast farmgate milk price for 2020/21.Cullinane departs milk business
The founder of boutique milk company Lewis Road Creamery is leaving the business.Reproductive performance – failing to plan is planning to fail
It is no secret that the reproductive performance of any herd is very closely associated with the overall financial outcome…Easy to identify cows on heat
The key to a successful mating period starts with accurately determining when a cow is on heat.National
M. bovis numbers down but no time to drop guard
DairyNZ says there has been significant progress made in driving down the numbers of farms affected by Mycoplasma bovis.
Workshops on animal health
A series of free workshops on animal health are being organised next month.Coull takes over as Ballance chair
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman Duncan Coull has taken over as chairman of fertiliser co-op Balance.Phosphorus deficit in the spotlight
Phosphorus deficiency is now becoming a common problem, explains managing director of Agvance Nutrition, Chris Balemi.UK/EU trade scrap worries exporters
Britain's decision to break its deal with the EU over Brexit is creating uncertainty for NZ dairy exporters, according to…World
Lifeline for field day organisers
Australia has introduced a support package for struggling field days organisations.
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.
Opinion
Agritech can give green shoots for post-Covid rescue
Agritech has a vital role to play in the COVID-19 recovery, according to LIC chief executive Wayne McNee.
Stop making decisions for farmers
OPINION: From my observations of general media reporting it seems that in today’s world no one wants to take responsibility…Time for a change? — Editorial
OPINION: This year has been a difficult and challenging time not just for farmers, but for all New Zealanders.DairyNZ's election wishlist
DairyNZ has released its ten policy priorities for the 2020 election and its The View from the Cow Shed report…What’s going on in southland? — Editorial
OPINION: It is hard to fathom exactly what’s going to happen in Southland in light of the impact of the…Agribusiness
Plant-based milk bottles landing on shelves
Fonterra is taking another step towards its commitment to having all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Certification, co-op family enables $10-plus payout
Fonterra's record payout for organic milk reflects the value of being certified organic, according to Brendan Hoare, Buy Pure NZ…Greenhouse gases — what are they and how can we mitigate?
Climate change affects all of us and reducing greenhouse gas emissions must be a priority, writes Bala Tikkisetty.Is dairying still in the driver’s seat?
The IFCN (International Farm Comparison Network in dairying) has been around for over 20 years but this year due to…Know your farm’s green footprint
It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and…Management
Unique Christmas calving boosts milk production
A Wairarapa dairy farm has adopted a unique calving pattern to boost milk production and maximise its livestock income.
Cool milk quickly
Milk cooling affects milk quality. The quicker the milk is cooled after milking, the better the quality when it is…Cleanliness of the milking system is critical
The cleanliness of the milking system and the dairy is critical.Never too late for technology
Bay of Plenty couple Andrew and Lynette Stuart are thankful for opting for a vat monitoring system.Clean shed, clean milk
Machine cleaning systems maintain milk quality by aiming to remove all milk residues from the plant and destroying any resident…Farm Health
LIC’s AB technicians hit the road to get cows pregnant
Each year about 900 of LIC’s qualified AB technicians (AB techs) visit farms in their local area, artificially inseminating thousands…
Strategy to reduce heifer mastitis
First calvers are more prone to mastitis than older cows. According to DairyNZ, farmers must choose a strategy that best…Managing mastitis and bulk somatic cell counts
Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland.Plantain in animal’s diet offers potential benefits
New Zealand farmers can now assess the potential impact and investment of plantain using OverseerFM.BVD and pregnancy – critical to keep your herd safe
BVD is a common but devastating viral infection of cattle in New Zealand, explains Dr Amanda Kilby.Machinery & Products
Let aura feed the mob
In a move that appears to have been repeated by many equipment manufacturers, Kuhn confirms it currently working on several…
Mower line-up gets makeover
John Deere has updated and expanded its mower conditioner line-up for 2021.Battery charger range recharged
Projecta's popular ‘Charge N’ Maintain’ automatic battery charger range has now been recharged – with the introduction of new features…Compact, all-round Comprima Plus
The Krone Comprima Plus is the latest addition to the German company’s range of variable chamber round balers.Lely innovation launch
Lely has launched three new products to make on-farm tasks easier for farmers.Motoring
Mako goes after Raptor
With Ford holding the reins of the ute market since about 2014, it was always going to be a case…
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…» The RNG Weather Report
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Critic calls for a major investigation into freshwater reforms
Award-winning, environmentally-focused farmer Jane Smith wonders whether she’s farming in North Otago or North Korea.
Changes just don’t add up
Farmer Jane Smith claims that farmers find comments from David Parker, Damien O’Connor and the Green Party’s James Shaw nauseating.
New visa for 11,000 seasonal workers
Around 11,000 people whose working visas are set to expire over the 2020/21 season have been granted a new visa.