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On our farms, in our universities, research labs and factories, the dairy industry is in a transformation.
In many ways the Government's new regulations on animal welfare should not be necessary.
One of Europe's largest dairy cooperatives is paying farmers to graze cows on pasture as demand for grass-fed milk products rise.
To complement recently introduced trailed mower conditioners with centre pivot drawbars, grass harvesting specialist Kuhn has launched three new models with offset drawbars.
Murray Grainger of Mosgiel was one of many competitors from the South Island at this year's national ploughing championships held at Rongotea in Manawatu.
Austrian grassland specialist Pottinger has launched a centre-delivery rotary rake of high capacity.
As the famous cheese advertisement says, good things take time.
Fonterra's partnership with Chinese company Beingmate was celebrated in style last week.
European dairy farmers are hurting too, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.
Last week's GlobalDairyTrade result indicates China is back in the market and New Zealand supply is tightening, says Doug Steel, BNZ senior economist.
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Fonterra's Global Dairy Trade is set to expand its role in online trading and digital services.
Readjust, stick with your banks and keep supporting your dairy company; things will come right.
First quads, then UTVs and latterly side-by-sides: love them or hate them, it's generally accepted we can't live without them on modern farms.
Farmers may soon have another weapon for fighting the weed Californian thistle, says AgResearch.
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