Systems

Data is only as valuable as one’s ability, or willingness, to use it. Farmers investing in technology for their farm dairy require functionality and data that adds to their onfarm business decisions. Words Sheryl Haitana.

Trees could be making a comeback on the Canterbury Plains as the area looks to become more resilient to climate change – and pines may not get a look in.
Words Delwyn Dickey

Seeking the right balance of soil acidity, lime is an essential additive to farms. Story and photographs by Karen Trebilcock.

Diversification has made all the difference for a Bay of Plenty dairy farming couple. By Delwyn Dickey.

A series of field days at farms in Southland and South Otago showed farmers the finer points of using cow wearables. By Karen Trebilcock.

Adding a roof to the farm’s feed pad has made all the difference at Eureka farm in Waikato, Claire Ashton writes.

Drones have become valuable tools for farmers. A wide range of models is available capable of many different tasks, Delwyn Dickey reports.

As farmers lower emissions they will adapt their systems. By Elaine Fisher.