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NEW HOLLAND’S new TT4 economy utility tractor range is set to redefine the economy tractor market, the company says.
POND SPECIALIST Pondco Ltd says it is now the sole New Zealand distributor of Aquaflex pond liner.
PEUGEOT’S LATEST offering, the 308, is now on sale in New Zealand.
Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013, the model has won 2014 European Car of the Year and ‘Most Beautiful interior of the Year’ at the 29th International Automobile Festival.
KOREAN CAR maker Kia claims a 480% jump in the value of its brand in seven years because of its R&D and marketing spend.
The ‘100 Best Global Brands 2014’ list values Kia at US$5.4b, up from US$929m in 2007.
Before heading off with a trailer or caravan in tow, first check the towbar to ensure all bolts attaching it to the vehicle are tight, there is no corrosion present or cracking in the welds or structure and that the towball itself is secured properly to the tongue, says towbar maker Best Bars.
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THE SEASONALLY adjusted value of exported goods fell 3%, to $12 billion, in the September 2014 quarter, Statistics New Zealand says.
Imports rose 3.7% to $13 billion.
FONTERRA HAS started consultation towards lodging consent applications to build two new high-efficiency milk powder driers at its Studholme site in South Canterbury.
THE IMPACT of Russia’s dairy ban on global dairy prices may be waning. The emergence of a ‘grey market’, allowing some Russian allies to buy milk from Europe and re-export it to Russia, is easing downward pressure on prices.
FONTERRA AND the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) plan to work together to help developing countries build viable dairy industries and increase dairy nutrition knowledge.
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THE WAIKATO Innovation Park will use a $3m equity injection from Callaghan Innovation to kick off a $5m expansion of the FoodWaikato spray drying facility this month.
ENTRIES ARE now being accepted in the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards and must be completed by November 30.
FONTERRA FARMERS' sustainable dairying initiatives are back in the spotlight with the launch of the co-op's third Farm Focus series on YouTube.
DAIRY WOMEN'S Network is launching a new Dairy Module next month to help milkers, sharemilkers and owners negotiate a fair contract.
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