Smart farming

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

Photo: Canva

07-12-2021 | News

Dairy farms to benefit from Connecterra and Lely partnership

Digital applications can help dairy producers assess the risk of acidosis to prevent loss of productivity and economic performance of their herd. Photo: ADM

03-12-2021 | Article

Digital tools for better health and higher milk output

The process also creates nutrient-rich, natural fertiliser which Arla farmers could put back on to farms, making it an entirely closed loop. This is something that hasn’t been done before. Photo: Nikki Natzijl

18-11-2021 | News

Arla dairy continues with manure-powered renewable energy

Efficient mastitis detection provides an opportunity to implement early and adequate treatment protocols. Photo: Ton Kastermans

15-11-2021 | Article

Advances in dairy welfare precision technologies

Best practices

25-04 | Article

5 top tips to avoid drop in milk quality at turnout

20-03 | Article

Best biosecurity practices on dairy farms

09-11-2023 | News

3 changes to increase cash and cut costs for dairy farmers

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