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New dairy technology in 2019

While the most obvious signs of change might be thinner phones, electric cars and faster internet, the advances we’re seeing in technology are also being applied to the dairy industry. Here’s a look at a few ways farmers are already using new technology to make their lives’ easier – both here and abroad.

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Increasing Cow Productivity by Almost 15%

When the Singhs of Gordonton wanted to expand their business and the output on their 265ha Waikato farm, they spoke to us about how it could be achieved through a dairy barn system. The dairy barn system we constructed enabled a lift in on-farm cow numbers from to 1000 up from 600 and increased the productivity by 10-15% per cow!

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Dairy cattle NZ - Part Four

While the previous articles in this series have profiled the main breeds, numerically, of dairy cattle in New Zealand it is important to also highlight some other breeds that offer some unique features to their enthusiastic and passionate owners.

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Compost barns – some points to consider

As interest in compost barns continues to grow it may be helpful to go over some of the design basics to ensure a successful compost is built and managed. Here are 9 points to consider when building a compost barn.

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How you can improve milking on your dairy farm

Many farmers will admit that they love the work they do but making the most of every day usually means starting at around 4am, and often finishing early evening. Whether it’s a simple change in technique or the adoption of new equipment, here are some efficiency-improving ideas worth considering.

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What are you doing to be sustainable?

Over the last few years, the farming sector has increasingly come under pressure to become a more sustainable industry. However, there are ways that farmers can go above and beyond what’s required. Let’s take a look at a few different options that can assist in key areas.

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Dairy Cattle NZ - Crossbred Cows

Crossbred cows account for 48% of the national herd, by far the largest ’breed’ in New Zealand. Part three of the Dairy Cattle Breeds in NZ, here’s a brief rundown on the crossbred cow.

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