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Gong for working with nature
A Leeston dairy farmer’s adoption of regenerative agriculture has won him North Canterbury Fish & Game’s Working with Nature Award…Robotic milker now comes with heat detector
Delaval says its latest addition to the VMS product line, the new V310 detects heat and pregnancy automatically during the…Do you need an upgrade?
Dairy infrastructure can have a major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers, says DairyNZ.Take control of your cup removers
Malfunctioning cup removers in the milk shed can be a major issue, just ask Gordonton farmers John and Sandra Shewan.National
Fonterra offloads DFE Pharma, bags $550m
Fonterra is receiving a $550 million cash boost following the sale of its 50% stake in pharmaceutical maker, DFE Pharma.
$8 payout possible
The guessing game has begun to predict what dairy farmers will get for their milk this season.Farm sales start to look up
Farm sales were down 21.6% for the three months ended December 2019 versus the year prior — but sales look…Nominations open for Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award
Nominations are being called for the Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award.Dairy prices rise
The second Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction of the year has delivered another positive result.World
Oz farmers need support
Australian dairy farmers need support to stay farming as bush fire destruction comes on top of drought woes, says an industry spokesman.
Tip Top’s owner pays $6b for US ice cream business
The new owner of Tip Top Ice Cream, Froneri is paying over $6 billion for Nestle’s US ice cream business.
Chinese giant makes Aussie move
Chinese dairy giant Mengniu has become one of Australia’s major dairy processors with a brace of recent purchases.
Wood, sugarcane packs for milk
Australia's oldest dairy company will be selling milk and other products in renewable cartons from next month.
US exports soar
US dairy exporters keep finding new markets for cheese and dairy ingredients despite facing trade tensions.
Opinion
Soil properties critical when applying effluent
Soil properties should be weighed up when applying effluent, explains Bala Tikkisetty, sustainable agriculture advisor (technical) at Waikato Regional Council.
Let’s be fair to farmers — Editorial
Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa has made no new friends in the dairy sector with its farcical display…How to assist farmers
OPINION: Collectively we must support farmers to become sustainable.How to assist farmers
OPINION: Collectively we must support farmers to become sustainable.The good, the bank and the ugly
OPINION: The news that most banks are pulling back or taking a more cautious approach to lending to the rural…Agribusiness
No more coal-fired boilers
Canterbury-based Synlait Milk has reaffirmed its policy of building no more coal-fired boilers, with the official opening of the country’s…
Synlait unveils tree-planting scheme
Synlait Milk is establishing an industrial-scale native plant nursery at its Dunsandel headquarters as the centrepiece of a wide-ranging environmental…A year of rebuilding for OSPRI
This past year for OSPRI has seen rebuilding.Guiding rural people to better ‘mind health’
Isolation combined with the pressure of running a business from home means some farmers are putting their own wellbeing and…Dairy sheep open day draws huge crowd
300 plus rurals turned up at the fifth annual Spring Sheep Co open day at Matangi near Hamilton.Management
Ageing liners trigger BMCC blowouts
A dairy farmer’s first and best defence against mastitis and teat-end damage comes down to one decision.
Gong for working with nature
A Leeston dairy farmer’s adoption of regenerative agriculture has won him North Canterbury Fish & Game’s Working with Nature Award…Robotic milker now comes with heat detector
Delaval says its latest addition to the VMS product line, the new V310 detects heat and pregnancy automatically during the…Do you need an upgrade?
Dairy infrastructure can have a major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers, says DairyNZ.Take control of your cup removers
Malfunctioning cup removers in the milk shed can be a major issue, just ask Gordonton farmers John and Sandra Shewan.Farm Health
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…
Hot cows affect reproduction
Heat stress has a big effect on reproduction, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.Proper training beats learning on the hoof
New Zealand's first professional dairy cow hoof trimmer has fulfilled a long-held dream, setting up a training institute to bring…FE researchers aim to raise awareness
Facial eczema in dairy cattle can cause significant production losses without visible symptoms, says a new group formed to raise…Mastitis can milk you dry
Most clinical mastitis occurs over calving, so if you’ve had a good spring, you probably feel like you’re in the…Machinery & Products
Electric ATV of the future
The look of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) hasn’t really changed over the years, but CF Moto recently gave the market…
SP sprayer by any name
Amazone suggests its new FT1502 front-mounted auxiliary tank can turn any modern tractor into a state-of-the-art spray rig at a…Kuhn’s Elite cutter-bar
Kuhn has announced the release of the new Optidisc Elite cutter-bar for selected Kuhn GMD mowers and FC mower conditioners.Pocket-size inspection light
As small as a pen, so easily popped into a shirt pocket, the new Narva LED Pen Light packs a…Bale feeding made easier
Hustler Equipment is well known for its range of chainless bale feeders.Motoring
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…Tourer – a practical family car
The new Holden Tourer may be just the ticket for Kiwi families wanting to go on adventures.» The RNG Weather Report
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New levy to hit farmers
The New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) is up in arms about a proposed new safety levy.
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State-owned food certifier AsureQuality is stepping into halal audit and accreditation.
Fonterra offloads DFE Pharma, bags $550m
Fonterra is receiving a $550 million cash boost following the sale of its 50% stake in pharmaceutical maker, DFE Pharma.
Rural Life
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New machinery for the vineyard
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New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…