WHEN RURAL News reviewed the 2011 Honda TRX500, we commented that it was a subtle evolution of the old model, the list of changes being relatively modest.

EUROPEAN-MADE SIP 800 triple mower-conditioners, after two seasons, are still running up to speed for Waikato business Reymer Ag Contractors, reports the distributor Webbline.

WHOLE-HERD MATING data on hand, via a mobile app from CRV Ambreed, helps farmers manage their herds anytime, the company says.

LIC HAS launched an app that allows farmers to record key mating events from a mobile device.

SPRING IS a key time for fertilising pasture and farmers need to take a considered approach to help protect the environment and their profits.

DAIRY FARMERS stand to gain large benefits from using short-gestation semen: increased days in milk, more time between calving and planned start of mating, and no looking back to routine inductions (banned from spring 2015).

TEAT PREPARATION before milking can involve the cleaning (and/or massaging) of teats before the cups are attached. 

Dairy Women's Network has appointed one of its past Dairy Woman of the Year winners as its incoming chair.

LIC says it is experiencing high demand for its Jersey genetics this mating season- with two all-round good guys stealing the show.

A CROSS-SECTOR industry-led working group is coming together to co-ordinate research and advice to farmers following an issue with swedes affecting dairy cattle this season.