DairyNZ is calling on political parties to commit to six practical policy priorities it says are needed to unlock growth in New Zealand’s largest export sector and give dairy farmers the confidence to keep investing in productivity, sustainability and regional communities.

Every tonne of hay or silage carries a finite amount of energy and protein that has been produced through months of crop growth.

Despite the cost of growing a maize silage crop rising about 30% in the last four years, growers should not be tempted to cut corners which could result in a reduced yield, Corson Maize National Research Manager Mike Turner says.

Massey Ferguson has added its Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission to the MF 5S range in Australia and New Zealand, giving buyers of the 105 hp to 145 hp tractors a third transmission choice and broadening the capability of a series already well established in loader work.

For generations, New Zealand agriculture has excelled at producing some of the world's highest quality raw materials. Wheat, milk, meat, wool and horticultural products have earned international reputations for quality and consistency, yet many of the processed foods filling supermarket shelves continue to rely heavily on imported ingredients.

The challenge with modern direct drilling has never been putting seed into the ground. It has been putting every seed into exactly the right place when the ground refuses to cooperate.

For operators working through short silage windows, output from a baler-wrapper is determined by considerably more than how quickly a bale can be formed.

Spray equipment contamination is one of the most underestimated causes of crop damage in agriculture.

Producing quality silage and hay is one of the most important seasonal jobs on any livestock operation, and the machinery behind it continues to evolve.

New Zealand-owned developer of diagnostic testing, Techion, has signed a major deal with animal health leader Merck Animal Health to support the company’s Safeguard cattle treatment programme in the United States.

Some contracting businesses are built around a single machine or a single season.

Effective pest control has always been a balancing act between efficacy, environmental responsibility and practical application.

Successful crop establishment has always been one of the biggest determinants of yield, but today's New Zealand growers face a more complex challenge than ever before.

For generations, New Zealand farmers and contractors have relied on trusted names like Agpac and Donaghys Crop to help protect one of their most valuable assets – the harvested crop.

As global markets grapple with renewed inflationary pressures, geopolitical instability and the prospect of higher interest rates, New Zealand farmers are better positioned than many international competitors to navigate the challenges ahead.

When FarmShop took its new AI-powered machinery support tool, FarmFix, to National Fieldays, it was an excellent testing ground, and farmers can be a tough crowd.

Gallagher has appointed Rob Clayton as chief executive of its global Animal Management business to lead the next stage of growth across key markets.

Victoria dairy farmer Ash Gristiede is one of a growing number of farmers producing nitrogen fertiliser on-farm using Green Lightning technology.

For many agricultural contractors, GPS guidance has become an essential part of day-to-day operations.

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