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Quality milk, top craftsmen bring co-op cheese awards
It was a great day for Fonterra at this year’s virtual 2020 NZ Cheese Awards.Synlait's milk price drop
Canterbury milk processor Synlait has reduced its 2019-20 forecast base milk price by 20c to $7.05/kgMS.Overstayers irk farmers
A new law preventing the eviction of tenants from rental properties is causing a headache for some dairy farmers.Katie’s parting shot
Outgoing Federated Farmers president Katie Milne has hit out at Wellington-based government officials for their lack of understanding about farming.National
Call for help answered
With the drought reaching a crisis level in Central Hawkes Bay with supplementary feed almost non-existent, farmers in the Wairarapa…
Have your say — Moore
Waikato farmer Ben Moore is urging farmers to have their say on the DairyNZ levy vote, which closes this week.Fonterra review attracts 1400 submissions
A steering group reviewing the Fonterra Shareholders Council has received over 1400 responses from farmers and sharemilkers.Fonterra’s big break
Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden believes the co-operative will come out a stronger global player post-COVID-19.Fonterra weathers COVID-19 storm
Fonterra has weathered the effects of COVID-19 to deliver an impressive third-quarter results.World
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.
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.
Opinion
Still not understood — Editorial
OPINION: It's a sad state of affairs when the President of Federated Farmers is forced to take a swipe at…
Frighteningly different priorities — Editorial
OPINION: In the cities people are clambering over each other to get the first Big Mac or piece of deep-fried…The power of community
Chairman of Fonterra Shareholders Council, James Barron on Fonterra, COVID-19, and the importance of community.Levy an investment in dairy’s future
Chairman of DairyNZ, Jim van der Poel on the body's upcoming levy vote.Co-op dilemma — Editorial
OPINION: Tension's been simmering among Fonterra shareholders for some time.Agribusiness
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,…
Young manager for NZYF farm
New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) has appointed Sam Waugh as the farm manager of its 74ha dairy farm in Auckland.Breeder joins HFNZA board
The COVID-19 pandemic has effectively brought forward the appointment of Southland dairy farmer Helen Cummings to the national board of…Fueling the global dairy industry
A team of bulls in the US has achieved ‘global essential worker’ status for its role in helping fuel the…Drought, rain keep milk yield flat
February milk production was flat and New Zealand dairy exports decreased by 6.1%, or 19,348 MT compared to the same…Management
Zero bobby calves
The versatility of Holstein Friesians is being credited with allowing a young South Canterbury couple to produce zero bobby calves.
Owl Farm flying high despite big dry
It’s been a tough summer for most dairy farms including Owl Farm, the St Peter’s School demonstration farm near Cambridge.Consumers want more goat milk products
The dairy landscape in New Zealand is changing, as it is around the world.Farm therapy lifts pasture cover
Six months after implementing a groundbreaking new farming system, Alan Law’s Whakatane dairy farm is an oasis of green among…Times, they are a-changin’
Pioneer forage specialist, Ian Williams on the many things that won’t change for agriculture through the COVID-19 pandemic.Farm Health
Proper nutrition pre-calving boosts yield
If milk fever is keeping you or your staff awake at night, you are not alone.
Ready for winter mating
With winter around the corner, LIC says farm staff are busy tending to bulls to ensure they capture the vital…High-tech collars help get more cows in-calf
Identifying cows on heat used to be a time-consuming task on Owen and Cathy Copinga’s Southland dairy farm.Making right calls never been harder
Decision making around dry off in spring calving herds has just got a whole lot tougher.How to body condition score
Body condition scoring (BCS) is a simple process. However, DairyNZ says it is important to calibrate the eye by first…Machinery & Products
Helping comply with safety
With on-farm safety being a real challenge, especially for employers, the Smart HS approach might offer some answers.
Keep stock away from ute
A Canterbury farmer has created a solution for farmers wanting to protect their utes from stock.Distributor focussing on farmer support
AGCO Australia and New Zealand has announced plans focused around protecting the welfare and livelihood of its customers, employees and…More options with clever multi-feeder
Giltrap Engineering says its Multi-Feeder Plus offers users a wider range of feeding options.Bale feeder for tough conditions
Mark Daniel reports on McIntosh's impressive Double Bale Feeder.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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