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Dairy prices are low and likely to stay that way a while longer, according to the latest ASB Farmshed Economics Report.
Work is complete on a new mozzarella plant at Fonterra's Clandeboye site, doubling production of the cheese and creating enough mozzarella to top more than 300 million pizzas a year.
The North Island wool auction this week remained mostly firm except for the higher volume of shorter shears, which eased, compared to last week.
With the Waikato and Waipa rivers catchments due to face new targets and limits for water quality, farmers are being encouraged to be proactive over environment-related changes to their operations.
Chainsaw accidents are on the rise and it’s time to make some noise about this, says chainsaw maker Stihl.
How do you protect dairy shed concrete floors from wear and chemical deterioration?
For around $1500 you can get a ‘black box’ and unleash useful extra power and torque from the old tractor parked up in the shed. Sounds tempting: what are the risks?
Agco took the opportunity at the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) to make a foray into the telehandler market with the new 9407S.
DairyNZ developer Jane Kay says the term ‘mammary memory’ is being bandied around the industry, causing farmers to question their drying off decisions and continue milking when this might not be the best option.
Working as a veterinarian pregnancy testing dairy herds helped shape the thinking of Australian farmer Tim Humphris when he and his wife Lyndal decided to go farming.
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Farmers should consult with a veterinarian to determine if cows are deficient in trace elements before supplementation.
Passion for farming and their animals runs deep for David and Pip Fullerton, known for their international genetics work with Holsteins on their “top-performing” South Waikato farm, comments feed manufacturer Fibre Fresh.
Palm kernel extract (PKE) is a by-product of the palm oil industry in South East Asia.
Range in body condition score (BCS) is as important as average BCS at calving, says DairyNZ.
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