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Positive signs, says McClay
First up to the podium at the recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Conference in Wellington, Minster for Agriculture, Todd…Time to cast the net past China
A 2022 Nuffield scholar, Lucie Douma, was brought up on a Southland dairy farm and as a hobby likes the…Arla targets $25b in total revenue
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods is forecasting a total revenue of nearly $25 billion this year.National
Oz dairy in consolidation mode
The Australian dairy industry is heading for more consolidation as milk supply shrinks, according to dairy analyst Steve Spencer.
New products for Fonterra Oceania
Over the past 12 months, Fonterra Oceania has launched a range of new dairy products in Australia and New Zealand.WorkSafe warning on slide pulsators
WorkSafe is recommending the dairy industry reassess its use of slide pulsators, following a recent death in a Waikato milking…Retiring breeder’s last hurrah
The 63rd National Holstein Friesian Bull sale this week (September 18) will mark 54 consecutive years that retiring Kerepehi breeder…No-frills fert on offer
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has launched SimplyFert, an ex-hub and therefore lower-cost offering said to give its shareholders choice and flexibility for…World
Japan hungry for high value Fonterra dairy ingredients
Fonterra was part of a recent New Zealand business delegation to Japan, a market that is one of the co-operative's top export destinations for high-quality, innovative dairy ingredients.
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.
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NZ dairy industry needs FTAs quickly
OPINION: New Zealand's dairy exports have been the backbone of the country's economy for several decades, and exports remain buoyant…
Gene tech - just the latest ag revolution
OPINION: DairyNZ believes that it's time to join the latest agricultural revolution.Conserving the most flexible feed
Well-made, high-quality grass silage is one of the most valuable feeds available to farmers.Editorial: Stars lining up for dairying
OPINION: There's growing confidence that dairy prices are firming up.Not a fund for wish lists
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones delivered a speech this month at the inaugural Regional Growth Summit where he spoke about the…Agribusiness
New board resurrects show
The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this…
RST chair to step down
National Rural Support Trust chair Neil Bateup is stepping down next month, after seven years in the role.New brand identity for feed company
Recognising how nutrition can limit or optimise the productivity of livestock is crucial to the future of the dairy industry,…Colostrum expert turns 40
Auckland-based supplement and nutritional company New Image International is celebrating 40 years of business in their home country.Spreading sweet delight in Oz
Fonterra says its latest butter offering is delighting taste buds across Australia.Management
Mocktails and menopause
For those rural women who feel menopause might be getting the best of them, a series of events is heading…
Farmers back wetland project set to benefit community
Eileen and Shane Walker, the driving forces behind a Kapiti Coast wetland project that's in its fifth year, have a…Data helps make water usage calls
Things are getting busy again in the water sector across both the agriculture and metro areas.Eight million plants and counting for council’s riparian scheme
It all started with one native plant. It was 1996 and Taranaki Regional Council had just launched its ground-breaking riparian…Right amount, at the right time
Good effluent management on the dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of…Farm Health
Mineral bioavailability matters
The health and productivity of dairy cow means the difference between a successful or struggling dairy operation, and these can…
First polled bull to make prestigious ranking list
CRV has produced the first homozygous polled bull to make New Zealand’s prestigious Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list, demonstrating…BVD losses mounting
Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.Tackling subclinical ketosis
Subclinical ketosis (SCK) is a significant health challenge in our dairy herds, primarily occurring in early lactation when cows can…Collars, BCS help reduce empty rates
The Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm (LUDF) is crediting a raft of improved management practises in achieving a big turnaround…Machinery & Products
Mastatest for rapid mastitis results
With mastitis being a drain on production, resources and animal health any tools that help dairy farmers to quickly detect…
Tedder designed for heavier crops
Recently launched and likely to be an indent-only machine for New Zealand, Kverneland’s new 15.6 metre tedder is aimed at…Wide rakes offer stability
Grassland specialist Kuhn’s Gyrorake GA 8731+ and GA 9531+ models are described as “large width” semi-mounted rakes with central delivery.MF offering new mower options
Recently launched to complement the existing DM 8612 TL and DM 9614 TL machines, Massey Ferguson has added the heavy-duty…Tedder range upgrade delivers increased strength, durability
Over the last two decades, the days of combi machines for spreading and raking grass have disappeared, with manufacturers and…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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Say nothing!
OPINION: Normally farmer good organisations are happy to use the media to get their message across to politicians and the…
Payout stakes
OPINION: It's that time of the year again when milk processors announce their annual results and final milk payout for…
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Fonterra unveils third major investment
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Replacing farms with forests?
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