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Milking equipment maker DeLaval says its Clover liner, launched in 2013, is has been well received by farmers.
The ploughing season is well underway with various regional associations having qualifying events as ploughmen gather enough points to gain entry to the 60th New Zealand Ploughing Championships.
Manawatu contractor Kerry Ploen is impressed with his first Lely Splendimo PC 330 mower, says Lely NZ.
US farm vehicle manufacturer Polaris says its strong growth in New Zealand is a result of relentless product innovation.
Farmers contemplating a land use conversion to dairying can get a new online environmental 'how to' planning guide to help ensure any new farm meets industry standards.
A large North Canterbury dairy farm, believed to be Canterbury's highest priced rural property sale in 2014, shows the strength of demand for dairy land, despite the sector's falling payouts.
The Dairy Women's Network says this year's annual conference will be a treat for attendees, with some of the best speakers and workshops the organisation has ever offered.
GlobalDairyTrade (GDT), the world's leading online dairy auction platform, has announced that Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) will offer food grade lactose on the platform.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy met with local farmers near Ashburton yesterday and says that dry conditions are a concern.
Federated Farmers President, Dr William Rolleston, says he is thrilled by Katie Milne's selection as a finalist for the 2015 Dairy Woman of the Year Award.
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Current dry weather in Canterbury is expected to have little impact on Synlait Milk's milk supply because almost all Synlait suppliers have reliable irrigation water access.
Four women from throughout New Zealand have been selected as Dairy Women's Network 2015 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists.
The 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards continues to attract large numbers of first time entrants to the programme.
Soils are drying out fast around the country, but above the ground it is a different story, with grass and feed supplies looking good in many parts of the country, says industry body DairyNZ.
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