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Co-op eyes Japanese market
Japanese consumers pay a premium for food that contains ingredients that support health.
Boosting dairy soil health
The Victorian state government in Australia and its dairy sector have jointly launched a new innovative research programme to improve soil health.
Oz supermarket giant obtains green light to buy milk plants
Australian supermarket giant Coles has been given the green light by the competition watchdog to buy two milk processing plants.
Norco bounces back from flood
Australia's largest dairy co-operative Norco is back making ice cream, 18 months after a catastrophic flood destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Danish co-op steps up sustainability efforts
Danish dairy co-operative Arla Foods is accelerating sustainability efforts on farm to help customers achieve their reduction targets for scope 3 emissions targets.
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Investing for a positive future
Under its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables says it is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and…'Living labs' to tackle emissions
Living labs that bring together expertise at locations around New Zealand are among potential solutions identified by researchers to help…Global demand remains sluggish
DairyGreen light for acquisition
The merger of two of the country’s largest animal nutrition companies won’t lessen competition, the Commerce Commission has ruled.Three finalists named for Young Māori Award
Three finalists have been named for the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Award for dairy.Farm Health
Managing feed, nutrition of your herd
In New Zealand, every dairy farmer worth their salt knows just how important it is to look after the welfare…Mastitis prevention is transforming farming
In my role as the head of sales & service at GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, I genuinely believe that…Breaking it down: balancing minerals in springer diet
Understanding the nutritional needs of springer cows is crucial for ensuring a successful transition resulting in improved cow health, productivity,…Better hoof health, better cows
The fledgling New Zealand hoof trimming industry has about between 25 to 30 active professional hoof trimmers.Two hemispheres tied together through cows
One of New Zealand’s deepest breeder Jersey herds – known for its enduring connection through cattle with the UK’s longest…Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Substitute for cow's milk?
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Breathalyser for cows
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