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UK warned to honour FTA commitments
Plans for the United Kingdom to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have come with a warning from New Zealand dairy companies.
No FTA joy
There is widespread praise from both the primary and business sectors for the signing last week of a revamped free trade deal with China.
Oz farmers eye Indian milk market ties
The Australian dairy industry is exploring long-term strategic partnerships with the world’s biggest producer of milk – India.
Fully recycled bottles for European co-op
One of the world’s largest dairy cooperatives is moving to 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles from next month.
Lifeline for field day organisers
Australia has introduced a support package for struggling field days organisations.
Agribusiness
Better butter set to boom
Beset by food fads and bad science, butter’s reputation is enjoying a sustained resurgence. Southern Pasture’s new senior vice president…Fleet tracking helps operation save time and money
Herberts Transport is a rural transport company, established in 1918, that operates a mixed fleet of around 50 vehicles, including…Cow toilet collects gold
While we are used to hearing about the latest hi-tech tractors or machines winning medals for technical innovation, it seems…Dairy awards attract 366 entries
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards has received 366 entries for its 2021 competition.Co-ops have a bright future - Shadbolt
Agribusiness expert Professor Nicola Shadbolt says that New Zealand cooperatives have a bright future ahead of them.Farm Health
Lessons from M.Bovis outbreak
The chair of a new committee set up to review the handling of Mycoplasma bovis outbreak says it isn’t a…A winning formula for good cows
A Waikato dairy farming couple have proven they’re at the top their game, taking out two prestigious titles at New…Case for Jersey genetics has never been stronger
Breeding and genetics are a long-term game and it’s three years from the time we make the choice around which…Reducing phosphorus leaching in soil
Phosphorus (P) is critical for healthy plants to grow in New Zealand’s naturally P deficient soil, says Hamilton-based Soil Scientist…Growing a leafy vegetable for cows could reduce N leaching
Incorporating certain varieties of plantain into a cow’s diet has been shown to reduce the nitrogen concentration in their urine,…Motoring
Forester gets a little spark
Given that we already know already the Subaru Forester is a great SUV – after all it won the 2018…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.» The RNG Weather Report
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Oat milk sells
OPINION: Fake milk works for some. Fashionable Swedish alt-milk brand Oatly is seeking a US stock market listing that could…
Labour shortage
If you think labour shortage on New Zealand dairy farms is unique to our country, then think again.
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