On Farm
Animal, hort antibiotic sales down for sixth consecutive year
The results have been applauded as result of the concerted effort by veterinarians, farmers, industry and New Zealand Food Safety.
Routine change makes all the difference when treating mastitis
South Waikato sharemilkers Ben and Samantha Tippins have found success with their 950-cow herd by focusing on milking procedures, especially during calving.
A century-old farm and a lifelong nurse
This dairy farmer can be found either in the dairy shed or the urgent care clinic, where she puts her nursing skills to good use.
Whisky and windmills anchor creative croppers
Scottish farmer who grows grain for top-notch scotch has more arrows in his quiver.
Care needed when chasing low-methane trait
Breeders must balance emissions profile with breeding for profit-driving genetics, webinar told.
Crops grow successfully in cyclone-induced silt
Silt mitigation efforts by farmers after the cyclone paid off, study shows.
Feral animals costing farmers a fortune
Pests cost Kiwi farmers $213M yearly. Federated Farmers say DOC’s $13M budget isn’t enough.
Farmers call for coordinated action on pests
One farm faces a severe deer problem, while the other struggles with geese, but what they both need is better pest control.
Invitation to try cashmere on sheep and beef farms
Drystock farmers looking to diversify are being offered the opportunity to trial the goats.
Nuffield report raises beef-on-dairy potential
Shifting bobby calf output to functional production will be well worth the effort, scholar says.
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