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Where’s Westland Milk heading?

West Coast MP Damien O’Connor says though he is unable to say exactly what’s gone wrong with Westland Milk Products (WMP).

Mixed bag around country for 2017

So far, the season for contractors around the country can best be described as a ‘mixed bag’.

The new year has started with contractors and farmers nationwide more upbeat with the recent increases in dairy payouts and, generally, a more positive outlook for the agri-sector.

Bale wrapping taken to new heights

While much of the baleage in New Zealand seems to be baled and wrapped in combi-style machines, there still seems to be a place for standalone machines which follow the baler around the paddock.

Jaguars on the prowl

With 14 models across the range, the Jaguar Series is the largest in the market.

Family owned harvesting specialist Claas employs about 11,300 people globally and 10% of its workforce is in R&D.

JD adds serious muscle to 2017 range

The 6250R model is one of two new tractors been released by JD this year.

The John Deere 6R Series tractors have been hugely successful, but customers’ thirst for more power in a mid-weight package will see two new models added to the range in 2017.

Zespri to boost EU production

Zespri will allocate an additional 1,800 hectares of European SunGold licence over the next three years, doubling production of the proprietary kiwifruit variety in Europe.

Planning water for livestock takes time, effort

Nigel Henigan, left, Hansen Products water systems specialist.

Getting clean, fresh water to livestock is not just a case of getting a 100m roll of pipe from the local rural supply depot.

Higher temperatures mean more worm risks

Ag Research scientists Kathryn McRae, left, Shannon Clarke and John McEwan.

Parasites in sheep will become more of a problem for New Zealand farmers as temperatures rise with climate change, says AgResearch principal scientist John McEwan.

Farming data standards add to practical helps

Better pasture management, greater fertiliser efficiency, reduced farm expenses and seamless payroll and roster systems – there’s an app for that.

No hunches for top farming couple

Fairlie farming couple Neil and Lyn Campbell with the Lincoln University Foundation Farmer of Year and Plate to Pasture awards announced in November last year.

A South Canterbury couple have been named the 2016 Lincoln University Foundation Farmer of the Year, based on a detailed and analytical approach to farm management.