Doom-mongers are telling us that the death of traditional farming is just around the corner, that lab-grown protein and artificial milk are the future. Certainly, such disruptive technologies pose challenges. To meet them, farmers need to improve processes and the agricultural machinery they use, and strive for efficiencies both inside the farm gate and beyond.
A high, consistent volume of milk is the foundation of any successful dairy farm. Whether you’re an independent farmer, sharemilker or contractor, the objective is the same. In our new eBook, “How to increase milk production without increasing feed costs” we look at these issues and explain how a mixer wagon can help you can
Running a mixer wagon is a great way to increase production and consistency across your herd. You can get more feed into your cows, feed them no matter the weather conditions, and save you time and money in the long run. To keep your operating costs as low as possible, your mixer wagon needs to
Reliability is so important on today’s farms. There’s schedules to meet, targets to hit and a harvest to get in. That’s why it’s so important to have gear you can rely on. If you’re in farming for the long haul, you need quality machinery. Grass harvesting is especially at risk as the timing is so
The Webbline Waikato branch has come a long way since its inception in 2006. This gives the company strength for continuous improvement to meet the requirements of contractors and farmers in an evolving Agricultural industry. Already being established in Nelson & Southland, 2006 saw Webbline set up its North Island branch. This was located just
For every dairy farmer, the costs and pressure of keeping up with environmental legislation are only going up. The Resource Management Act sets a high bar in promoting the sustainable management of natural and physical resources such as land and water. Local bodies have considerable powers under the RMA to enforce compliance. That’s why effluent management systems
The dairy boom has been a major contributor to economic growth in New Zealand in the past few decades, but with that growth has also come some pain. More cows mean more effluent, and if it’s not stored and disposed of properly, that effluent can cause serious problems for the environment. That’s why alongside the
As temperatures start to cool around the country, now is a good time to take stock of just how well you are placed to keep your herd healthy this winter, and for a reminder of some of the seasonal health challenges they will face. Create a feed budget If you haven’t done so already, it’s
Safe, quality milk from healthy animals – if you say it quickly it can sound easy. But we all know it’s not. Getting all the complex elements of a dairy operation running in sync is hard. Success comes down to getting cows off to a good start, and ensuring their milk output reaches its full
The old saying, ‘Buy in haste, repent at leisure’ is as true for agricultural machinery as it is for any other significant purchase. The need to replace old and unreliable machinery may drive the buying decision, but that shouldn’t mean just getting the latest model of what you already have. Buying new machinery for your
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