Milking equipment maker DeLaval says its Clover liner, launched in 2013, is has been well received by farmers.

Farmers in South Canterbury and North Otago will feel the financial crunch of the drought-like conditions shortly, with Westpac gearing up to assist its hardest hit customers in the regions.

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.

FARMER CO-OP LIC has bought the majority interest of its Brazilian genetics distributor, NZ Brasil Genetics Producao Animal Ltda.

Finland's largest dairy farm – milking 600 cows – has started production with DeLaval automatic milking rotary.

LIC IS merging its farm automation and milking sensor businesses to deliver more integrated technology and meet demand from farmers.

GOODACRE FARM, Te Kauwhata, north Waikato, has had Case tractors since 1945, and they’ve had a relationship with their local dealer since 1950, says the New Zealand distributor. 

WITHOUT DOUBT last week was a bad one for Fonterra and its shareholders. The cooperative, New Zealand’s largest company, was savaged by an independent inquiry into the handling of its infamous WPC80 false botulism scare last year.

FARMERS WILL need to use different NAIT tags from the middle of next year, says NAIT.

THE MEAT industry has taken a small step in rationalisation with Blue Sky Meats buying a Gore beef and venison exporter.