Bovonic Chair Bridgit Hawkins (left) and founder Liam Kampshof officially open the company’s new premises in Tauranga.

The opening of Bovonic’s new facility near Tauranga late last year will allow the company to commercialise the production of its mastitis detection technology, QuadSense, to meet farmer demand and support plans for international expansion.

Early detection with smaXtec allows for milder treatments and reduces the need for antibiotics.

smaXtec's bolus technology supports early detection of potential diseases, enabling preventive measures to improve herd health and reproductive outcomes.

Producing high-quality silage is an important component for any pastoral farming business.

Creating perfect silage is both a science and an art, and it all begins with the right tools, according to machinery maker Claas.

Genetics is estimated to have driven 51% of gains made in our sheep industry over the past 35 years.

The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.

Associate Professor Maria Minor says on a good NZ pasture there could be up to four hundred worms per square metre.

Much of the scientific work being carried out at the Massey University led regenerative agriculture project, Whenua Haumanu, is below the ground.

A new agreement will strengthen New Zealand’s agri-tech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom.

A governance group has been formed, following extensive sector consultation, to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is said to be forming a 'road map' for improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system.

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