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Farmgard has recently expanded its already extensive range with the addition of Rolland muck-spreaders.
Heat stressed cows eat less with a consequent drop in milk production, says Jenny Weston, president of the dairy cattle branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association.
Another fortnight passes and we have another lacklustre Global Dairy Trade result and Fonterra confirming it has revised its milk price for the current season (2015-16).
Analysts are now picking a dairy price recovery by the end of the year. Haven't they said that for the last three years?
Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are developing a system that tells you when to irrigate your pasture, then goes ahead and does it for you.
Fonterra's joint venture with Chinese infant food company Beingmate is a step closer to fruition.
Fonterra is looking at more business in Iran following the recent lifting of UN sanctions.
Ever wondered why your fodder beet has gone yellow?
Farmgate and commodity prices are weighing heavily on farmers' minds.
A fantastic dairy farmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day is a sign of the sector's commitment to doing the right thing by the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun action against Woolworths.
Major changes to this year's New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional competition winners' field days aim to increase participation and exposure for all those involved.
Onfarm cash income of farmers from all milk production this season will be under $4/kgMS, according to DairyNZ.
Against the backdrop of a falling milk payout, Fonterra farmers will this week start discussing a governance review of the co-op.
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