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Westland Milk falls short of targets

Westland Milk's $3.3 million profit before tax comes because of the decision to retain five cents.

West Coast milk processor Westland Milk has posted a gross profit of $3.3 million for the 12 months ended July 31, 2018.

Selecting the right milking liners

Teat cup liners have a large influence on milking performance.

The teat cup liner is the only part of a milking machine that contacts a cow’s teat.

Cleanliness, milk quality linked

Bacteria can build up in the plant and contaminate milk.

The cleanliness of the milking system and the dairy is critical, and strict cleaning guidelines are needed to maintain milk quality standards.

Efficient cow flow: the ‘thermometer’ of the herd

Good cow flow is vital for efficient milking.

Good cow flow is vital and at the heart of achieving efficient milkings.

Farmers to wield the needle from October 2019

Pain relief for dehorning will be mandatory from October 2019.

Farmers will be able to administer a local anaesthetic for disbudding or dehorning, if they are trained, when new regulations come into force on October 1, 2019, says NZ Veterinary Association chief veterinary officer Helen Beattie.

How to improve on last year’s mating results

Heat detection has to be the top priority and time allocation each day at this time of year.

It's past mid-September and as calving draws to a close it is time to ensure mating plans are in place.

A first step makes a huge difference

Taking the first step to do something challenging can be life-changing. For Ravensdown shareholder Sandra Matthews that’s exactly what happened after she completed the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) Escalator programme.

Farmers step in to help protect kiwi

Northland farmer Jane Hutchings with a kiwi on her farm.

It's an early winter morning, dark and chilly, but Northland dairy farmer Jane Hutchings couldn’t be happier.

Make hay while the sun shines

Many regions are experiencing an early spring. The collective sigh of relief is almost audible as we exit a winter and spring very different from last season.