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MASSEY FERGUSON has expanded its current MF7600 series tractors by adding four new models ranging from 140–175hp. Features include award-winning technology and the latest fuel-efficient engines, the company
says.
THE PRESENCE of antibiotics in milk is reliably detected by a broad-spectrum test called Cowside 2, marketed by Food Tech Solutions, Auckland.
IT WILL be all on for those who enjoy noise, smoke and more at this year’s Central Districts Field Days (CDFDs) tractor pull event sponsored by Norwood Farm Machinery.
DairyNZ's latest research will be showcased at a nationwide series of Farmers' Forum events during April and May.
Industry body DairyNZ is running a series of 'beat the heat' events in the Bay of Plenty and Taupo in March, to provide farmers with advice on getting through the drought.
Fonterra and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have announced a $20 million community investment to improve the natural habitats of some key waterways around New Zealand over the next 10 years.
DairyNZ welcomes the decision of National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) to reduce the tag and slaughter levy on cattle from March 8.
New Zealand-based Fonterra and Netherlands-based A-ware Food Group have given the green light to develop a new cheese plant and dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen in the north of the Netherlands.
With more dairy farm staff entering the industry from urban backgrounds an animal husbandry expert says there has to be more emphasis placed on stockmanship skills.
DairyNZ is joining with other agencies to coordinate a range of drought support mechanisms for Northland and other North Island dairy farmers, with a focus on facilitating farmer-to-farmer advice.
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Fonterra will invest more than $100 million in a new UHT milk processing plant at its Waitoa site in the Waikato.
Fonterra has confirmed its payout forecast range for the 2012/13 season of $5.90 - $6.00 before retentions for a fully shared up farmer, unchanged from the previous forecast range.
Farmgate prices for works cattle were still under some downward pressure this week with big numbers of dairy cows coming forward for slaughter.
This week farmgate prices for works lambs held firm with major meat companies holding their schedules for the first time since late January.
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