-
-
Hot Water Makes A Difference In Dairy
Dairy Farmers are seeing the benefits of using Kärcher High Pressure Hot Water blasters to clean the dairy shed, calf feeders, spreaders & tractors.
Read more > >
Your trusted dairy farming information source
-
-
Get the skinny on a new type of sun protection
As business owners and proud parents, Martha and Olly Van Arts wanted to play a part in the way people enjoy the sunshine. Their innovative sunscreen brand, Skinnies, is an alternative to traditional sunscreen and is a waterless, eco sunscreen gel that’s better for you and the planet.
Read more > >
-
-
Making it matter
Making it matter is the focus for the Dairy Women’s Network conference being held in Hamilton in early May next year.
Read more > >
-
-
Water leaks on farm
It is estimated that 26% of stock drinking water is lost as leakage. This wastes valuable water, causes areas of mud and flooding and incurs extra pumping costs. Having leak detection systems in place and a process to deal with leaks helps to manage them and reduce these effects.
Read more > >
-
-
Stop the next generation of costly pest grass before it starts
Yellow Bristle Grass was first recorded in New Zealand in 1905, but it wasn’t seen as a problem weed for more than 100 years.
Read more > >
-
-
Be smart about water use on farm
Water supply is a vital component of a farm and making sure systems are working efficiently can save water, time and money. The following tips from DairyNZ will help identify opportunities to reduce water use and improve efficiency.
Read more > >
-
-
Our People. Their Stories.
What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
Read more > >
-
-
N boost for more milk
A summer application of nitrogen (N) fertiliser can cost-effectively boost pasture to support milk production over the season.
Read more > >
-
-
Facing facial eczema before it takes hold
Remember the saying, ‘timing is everything’? It’s certainly true when it comes to managing the risks of facial eczema with zinc.
Read more > >
-
-
Safety planning around hot water use
From flushing out the pit to hot washing of the milking system, water is an essential component for dairy hygiene and it is often heated to high temperatures.
Read more > >
-
-
New Trust Chair for NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trustees have chosen Cantabrian Natasha Tere as Chair at a recent trust meeting.
Read more > >
-
-
TSR Regional Report - November 2019
Taranaki TSR Dean Kane has been part of the Fonterra family since before it was Fonterra. He started working for Kiwi Cooperative Dairies (Kiwi) after he left Stratford High School, working as a storeman with Kiwi Trading Stores for nine years.
Read more > >
-
-
Successful post-emergence weed control solutions
Pre-emergence weed control in maize is the foundation for a successful, high-yielding crop. However, post-emergence herbicides may also be required in a range of situations. When that is the case, one tank mix combination is helping growers get the best out of their maize grain and silage.
Read more > >
-
-
Purchasing Hazardous Substances from Farm Source
Under the new Hazardous Substances Regulations, we’ve had to change the way we sell certain hazardous goods. Previously called ‘Approved Handler Required’ products, they are now known as Tracked and Restricted to Workplace products. The new regulations mean we need proof of your relevant training before we can sell you any Tracked or Restricted to Workplace substances.
Read more > >
-
-
Ecotain - Taranaki Video Testimonial
John’s cows have reached record production with an increase of 65 kg MS per cow. The cost of putting Ecotain into his entire farm was roughly $10,000 but John says the return on investment is ten-fold
Read more > >
Show map
Hamilton
-
- Tosca Bell
- Store Manager
- Mob: 027 346 0440
-
- Nick Anderson
- Technical Sales Representative
- Mob: 027 607 5898
Fonterra Area Manager
-
- Rosalie Piggott
- Area Manager
- Mob: 021 546 617
-
- Emma Williams
- Area Manager
- Mob: 021 228 5473
-
- Chris Aitchison
- Area Manager
- Mob: 027 480 9015