Farmnews.co.nz
Farmnews.co.nz's Latest Posts
More than one cause of mismatched lambs
By Joanne Marshall When one of a set of twins is twice the size of his mate you’ve got problems – especially when the ewe decides she only likes the big lamb. While it’s one thing to try and find a solution for problems like this it’s yet another to find out exactly what causes […]
Making the most of your computer mistakes
We’ve all done something we knew we shouldn’t have and kicked ourselves afterwards.
More production and more health problems
As we push for more production and more dollars our animals seem to be more likely to suffer from a variety of diseases.
Product helps clear the air
… with production of the solution reaching 2 million litres this month since manufacturing began
Bike design could save lives
More than 800 people are injured on farms riding quad bikes on farms every year in New Zealand.
Cover crops can reduce nitrogen loss
Cover crops can reduce nitrate pollution without increasing the salinity or reducing yield, according to researchers.
Plantain ideal for lamb finishing
Once considered a weed, field trials reveal plantain is a high-protein alternative to pasture ideal for finishing lambs. The herb delivered solid results in a field trial conducted by Massey University, nearly doubling live weight gain in some cases compared to pasture alone. Ballance Agri-Nutrients Technical Extension Officer Murray Lane said a plantain crop provides high […]
Funding boost against wilding trees
“We’re just coming into year six and it’s the most positive I’ve felt about achieving our goal,”
The dark side of quiet cows
Researchers have found that it’s not just wild cattle that can have an issue.
Cobalt always worth remembering
…spraying cobalt on pastures works best when the pastures were growing rapidly. “If you are only spraying it on immediately ahead of the animals then …