Smart farming

The project, “Pasture Optimisation for Resilience and Livelihoods (PASTORAL)”, is funded by Innovate UK and will combine satellite data with advanced algorithms to deliver weekly intelligence on grass biomass and carbon budgets through the co-designed platform. Photo: Shutterstock

31-01-2022 | News

UK: Platform for dairy productivity and carbon efficiency

Slurry being spread with low emissions. Photos: Chris McCullough

27-01-2022 | News

When is the perfect time to apply slurry?

The UK nation all have their own support plans but Ministers expect the scheme in England to eventually entice 70% of farmers to cover the same percentage of land with ‘cover crops’, such as brassicas, beans and grasses to boost soil fertility. Photo: Roel Dijkstra

25-01-2022 | News

UK dairy farmers’ view: Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot

Organisations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognise their outstanding work and dedication to the dairy industry. Photo: Zana van Dijk

20-01-2022 | News

World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards: Nominations accepted

This study investigated whether training heifers on an AMS phantom provides the possibility of preparing heifers for the following lactation at the AMS. Photo: Canva

17-01-2022 | Article

Training heifers on a ‘phantom’ milking robot

Virtual fencing/herding systems are based on avoidance learning using the cognitive activation theory of stress. Photo: Shutterstock

10-01-2022 | Article

Smart ideas for sustainable forage management

The money is designed to improve dairy farm efficiency and at the same time deliver environmental benefits. Photo: Roel Dijkstra

04-01-2022 | News

Financial help offered to UK dairy farmers

The in-field solution enables users to analyse more feed samples in less time, allowing quick adjustments to feed. Photo: Si-Ware

22-12-2021 | Article

Instant dairy feed analysis for an efficient farm

AgResearch will work with Synlait Milk and Danone supplier farmers on the project, which will run across ten commercial dairy farms in Canterbury, Southland, and Waikato in New Zealand. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

14-12-2021 | Article

Danone teams up to enhance soil health in New Zealand

Agritechnica 2021 that was postponed to be held at the end of February 2022 has officially been cancelled. Photo: Chris McCullough

13-12-2021 | News

Agritechnica 2022 cancelled due to Covid-19

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