Silly Season
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Designed to counter the often-costly impact of uneven weight and vacuum distribution of a milking cluster, Lactalign is a cleverly sculpted, pivoting support plate that is mounted on the frame of the milking plant.
Industry research has shown that on average tractors spend up to 70% of their time on haulage duties.
Mature cows typically produce 1.5 to 2 tons of organic matter per month, the value of which is often overlooked.
Matamata-based Reid & Harrison (R&H) is well known for its Yardmaster pump brand, but over the years has evolved from just being a pump supplier to a full provider for dairy effluent system needs, offering farmers a full service from concept through design, to installation and ongoing maintenance.
Two-way radios, more commonly known as Walkie Talkies, are still a reliable means of communications.
If you thought that some of the slurry tankers becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand are large, it might be time to think again.
Austrian machinery manufacturer Pottinger has increased the production output of its rake and round baler facility at St. Georgen, with an additional 7,900m² building that includes a €33 million ($58.5m) investment in a new paint shop.
German ploughing and cultivations specialist Lemken has released a new cultivator said to have a low draught requirement, while at the same time, always pulling straight behind the tractor.
The war for supremacy in the ute market is still being waged by market leaders Toyota and Ford, with the Hilux and Ranger.

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