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Tuatara built for rough terrain

The Tuatara UTV is for someone who needs a vehicle to deal with extreme terrain.

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Reducing phosphorus leaching in soil

Using a lower water-soluble Phosphorus fertiliser can reduce it leaching from soil into waterways.

Phosphorus (P) is critical for healthy plants to grow in New Zealand’s naturally P deficient soil, says Hamilton-based Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram.

Growing a leafy vegetable for cows could reduce N leaching

DairyNZ catchment leader Adam Duker and local dairy farmers Mark Diamond, Blair Castles and Brad McNaughton.

Incorporating certain varieties of plantain into a cow’s diet has been shown to reduce the nitrogen concentration in their urine, which can leach through soil into groundwater.

Too busy to herd test in October

Brad Payne's first several herd tests of the season sorts out the herd's best new milkers and influences mating decisions.

Cambridge dairy farmer and breeder Brad Payne would herd test ten times a year, but he works as an LIC AB Technician during October so reluctantly sacrifices data he’d get during that month of the year.

Failing to plan is planning to fail

It seems basic human nature that when things are tough, we become very focused on surviving. We concentrate on doing the essential things that will enable us to get through the pressure or difficulty we are facing.

Gong for cattle handling skills

Neko McDonald was the top performing Holstein Friesian New Zealand youth member at the camp.

A Taranaki teenager has been recognised for his cattle handling skills, ability with a pair of clippers and all-round talent, at a competitive dairy cattle event in Southland.

Name fight

European plant-based milk brands are spearheading a campaign to overturn new proposed EU rules that could have dire consequences for vegan food companies.