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TARANAKI CONTRACTOR Lloyd Gernhoefer’s new Kuhn VBP 2160 variable chamber BalePack is saving him time and labour with its simple bale-and-wrap operation, the machine supplier reports.
BALING CAPACITY is as much as 20% higher in Case IH’s new LB4 series large square baler than in previous models, the company reports.
Fonterra says MPI has confirmed that additional independent testing has definitively established no presence of Clostridium botulinum in Fonterra's whey protein concentrate.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has received results confirming the bacteria found in the whey protein concentrate (WPC) manufactured by Fonterra is not Clostridium botulinum.
Avocado growers are keen to hear the latest research findings on the use of bumble bees as pollinators, says AVOCO technical manager Colin Partridge.
Fonterra has lifted its forecast farmgate milk price the 2014 season by 30 cents to $7.80 per kg/MS.
An international farm advisor specialising in labour management from the University of California, Professor Gregorio Billikopf, is visiting New Zealand to discuss labour changes and the increasing levels of migrant workers being employed.
The Primary Sector CEO Bootcamp conference last week was a major success, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.
YOUR OLD mate, and others, noticed it was Minister Fix-it (notice how Nova-Pay is no longer making bad headlines), the ubiquitous Steven Joyce, whom PM John Key sent in to to sort out the mess at Fonterra.
Fonterra has temporarily suspended operations in Sri Lanka because of "the unstable situation at the moment".
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At last, some positive news from Fonterra.
ONE PLANT, two crops: it’s a bit like having your cake and eating it and for New Zealanders it could be reality this summer.
BASF wants to hear from anyone in agriculture with an informed opinion.
Apart from a small selection of mid micron wools, all other types at the South Island sale were between 1 and 4% dearer, New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd's general manager, John Dawson, says.
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