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 | Off Paddock WinteringWintering cows is a challenge for many, our climate although temperate is not always animal wellbeing friendlyCows off pasture in many countries live longer then the average NZ cow and when we look at the total framework and expense of replacing stock its very capital hungry. This capital and feed losses can easily put to better use, for some that maybe a feed pad, for others a shelter, fact is most of these facilities are half way steps to doing it properly Freestall housing in a Hybrid system pays off big time.... its like a farm conversion stage 2 Talk to and see what can be achieved on your farm Added 11 Dec 2019 |  
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 | Spring Blast Can Rob Nutrientsextract from Dairy News sept 3Added 10 Oct 2019 |
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 | Effluent Storage And EfficiencyDairy NZ article on volumes and distributionAdded 18 Jul 2019 |
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 | An Alternative View On PastureRealities of production and efficiency are simple to understand once you know the basicsAdded 11 Jul 2019 |
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 | Cow Comfort To The Test NzMany parts of animal wellbeing are poorly understood, particularly when it comes to comfort and wintering in NZAdded 18 Apr 2019 |
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 | Glyphosate The Facts And AlternativesScience based article on GlyphosatAdded 18 Apr 2019 |
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 | Circular Agriculture Farm System ChangeThe Circular economy is coming, NZ Ag is ill prepared for this massive change lead by the EUAdded 01 Mar 2019 |
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 | Cowhouse Leeston Rushbrook 2018Added 07 Jan 2019 |
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 | Clean Water For Cows Is A Vital IngredientAdded 20 Dec 2018 |
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 | Nz Water The FactsBasic facts about water in NZAdded 20 Dec 2018 |
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 | Effluent Systems Need UpgradeMany farmers have work ahead of themselves to get their systems sorted.For most it's a matter of increased storage, something TechniPharm can help with by simply interconnecting the existing systems without the need for a massive investment. Added 17 Dec 2018 |
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 | Report On Eu Farming By Nz ObserverIn many aspects NZ is ahead of the game.... but on lost of others we seem to re invent wheels and not fully understanding what is out there and what can be used to advance farming. This article is independently written by Paul Martin.Technipharm introduced covered effluent storage (360 degrees covered) trough Ecobag and Flexitank R 5 years ago.... Leading and smart farmers can see what is coming and act accordingly Added 17 Oct 2018 |
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 | Get Effluent SortedWith Flexitank Round™, extra storage is easy and quick, add to your existing system pond or sump, limited if any additional infrastructure needed.Added 16 Oct 2018 |
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 | Mud What And Ugly SightAdded 28 Sep 2018 |
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View Effluent Storage At FieldaysAdded 21 May 2018 |
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Short And Long Lived Greenhouse GassesAdded 17 May 2018 |
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 | Nitrogen Cows LeachingAdded 17 May 2018 |
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 | Effluent Technolog And Water Efficiency HandAdded 17 May 2018 |
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 | Disruption At Shows And Field DaysField days and shows will always be part of Agriculture , but networking, learning platforms and industry connections will drive the future off these, where equipment will be shown on video ( already many companies use these) but next step is virtual reality, 3 D models and Holograms .Bit out there ? just remember 10 ears ago we hardly knew what a smart phone was. Added 15 May 2018 |
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 | Future Lies In RobotsAdded 09 May 2018 |
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 | Greenhouse Gas TargetsTechnipharm comment, open pond systems create greenhouse gasses, over 60% of N disappears in the thin air , this can be avoided using closed storage like ECOBAG or FLEXTIANKRAdded 09 May 2018 |
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 | Prevent Soil Damage In WinterAdded 09 May 2018 |
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 | Stand Off Pad RulesThinking stand off pad? know the rules.Looking for alternatives ? talk to cowhouse ltd consulting , many options available, also non bark stand off with full collection of nutrients Added 28 Mar 2018 |
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 | Cow N Leaching Easy CalculatorN is your friend! use it wisely, by understanding where it comes from and how best to "recycle" it you can reduce cost and stay within new set limitsAdded 28 Mar 2018 |
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Flexitankr 1400™Added 23 Mar 2018 |
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Effluent Technology Set For Shake UpAdded 23 Mar 2018 |
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Compost Barns The Real StoryWith some people considering alternative systems for NZ there is some mis information and lack of real data in respect of all the issues.Compost or bedded pack barns on the face of it may offer some solutions, but the real issues and cost are far from simple. Milk quality ( and acceptance by the dairy companies) Cost ( initial larger m2 and material of sawdust/bedding) Pathogen and bacterial contamination Skill to operated Green house gasses These are just a few issues, this report from Wageningen in the Netherlands where this system is only a very small % of the total barn system scene is a good information source form which to base your conclusions. Added 24 Nov 2017 |
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Feedlot SecurityWhy not more frames take up the opportunity to spin their operations to higher performance is a question to which there are few answersWith "artificial beef" around the corner every thing should be done to ensure NZ does lifts itself to a year round quality supply. Sold with a sustainable story of durability and care for animals and land is proven to be workable and acceptable for consumers to justifiably pay more. Added 19 Sep 2017 |
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Cowgarden™Dairy housing is continuously under development, new ways of thinking and doing things and new materials can lead to new methods and systemsCowGarden™ is a new concept in Dairy Housing, "The indoors becomes the outdoors" Added 18 May 2017 |
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Highest Level Of Containment Level Achieved IECOBAG is breaking new ground in leachate containment systems by having provided the Waste Management Group landfill in Marton with a total leachate containment system. Referred to as the "devils cocktail" the rain water leachate from the landfill requires containment and processing to meet stringent environmental standards. ECOBAG™ was able to provide a highly internationally certified system to ensure leachate could be safely contained while at the same time avoiding smell and rain water ingress.Added 30 Apr 2017 |
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Grass N Adding To The LeachingExtract of article from Stuff by J TalbotAdded 18 Feb 2017 |
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A Food Revolution Is On Its Wayconsiderable time and resources need to be committed in NZ to establish where we fit in in the world...Added 09 Jan 2017 |
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Environmental SouthlandAdded 09 Jan 2017 |
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Nz Dairy Farm Stats 2017Added 09 Jan 2017 |
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A Fresh Look At Wintermilk In NzArticle translated from original published in the Netherlands Dec 2016Added 30 Dec 2016 |
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Mud Galore" we don't have a feed pad to stand cows off on, so pastures can get damaged. We have a sacrifice paddock. There is not much else we can do.... "Added 27 Dec 2016 |
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Don't Assume Cost Are HigherKeith Woodford and NZGA meeting Nov 2016 Don't assume cost are higher in housed systems.Added 27 Dec 2016 |
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Dairy, Education And The Public.... A BalanciAdded 23 Dec 2016 |
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Treat Poo As FertiliserManage your nutrient resource to its full potentialAdded 23 Dec 2016 |
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Stand Off BeddingIn the end most stand off pads are a short term solution to a long term problemBedding options involving bark or peelings are very costly, annual replacement and labour and machinery cost are high. Significant risk issues exist in pathogen both for animals respiratory and human respiratory systems. Stray pathogen affecting milk and udder health are also risk not to be ignored. In the Netherlands soft bedding or compost housing is under severe limitations due to these factors. Alternative bedding options are available but not widely known or used (yet) in NZ Talk to TechniPharm or Cowhouse Ltd consulting for "an alternative view" Added 06 Dec 2016 |
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Lameness Damage Not Just Hoof DeepGreat back ground article about lamenessAdded 06 Dec 2016 |
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Pontoon Safety On Open PondsArticle about open pond safety mattersReaders Notes ECOBAG™ and FLEXTIANK™ do not require pontoon based stirrers, all is inside the bag, safe and sound. Added 11 Nov 2016 |
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Passionate About FoodIan Proudfoot about food and passion...we can feed 40 Million people, so why sell a commodity? Added 10 Nov 2016 |
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Dr SeussThe more that you read, the more things you will know.The more that you learn the more places You will go Dr Seuss Added 08 Nov 2016 |
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When Effluent Pays...Article about when to get maximum benefits using your valuable nutrients.make sure you store them in an ECOBAG™ nutrient capture effluent storage and management system to keep all that nutrient from evaporating though! up to 60% of N evaporates within 90 days in an open pond system ( read balance study on N elsewhere in this catalogue) Added 31 Oct 2016 |
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Dreaming Of A Payout $9.- / Kg Ms Or More?Different thoughts and ideas keep floating to the surface, one thing for sure, to just be in a commodity market is not where NZ' s future is. We need to innovate and create farm systems and food products for those wanting these products and prepared to pay for it. In that context $10/ Kg Ms should be a starting point.(opinion) Added 04 Aug 2016 |
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Every Dollar CountsArticle about impact and cost structure on partly housed cows in plastic housed structureAdded 04 Aug 2016 |
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Seasonality Opportunity In DairyArticle by Keith Woodford on where the industry opportunities layAdded 19 Jul 2016 |
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GovernanceArticle from IOD ( Institute of Directors) in respect of directorships in Ag.Added 08 Jul 2016 |
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Water QualityBy David CaygillAdded 07 Jul 2016 |
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Impacts Of Reducing N LeachingArticle by Dairy NZAdded 07 Jul 2016 |
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Pro's And Con's Wintering InfrastruNo matter what the payout the challenging l issues of farming in the out doors do not go away.No matter how much grass we use, fundamentally it will never resolve all problems. Farming sustainably and environmentally sound, will for many farmers in NZ sooner or later involve some kind of additional infrastructure Added 01 Jul 2016 |
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The Perfect CowCome and see us at Fieldays 2017 and see what it takes...Added 13 Jun 2016 |
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Nitrogen EfficiencyArticle by Sheryl Brown NZX on Nitrogen efficiencyAdded 07 Jun 2016 |
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" Impact On Pugging Severe"By Cheyenne Stein, impact on soils through puggingAdded 07 Jun 2016 |
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Robot Milking The Way Of The FutureRobot milking will drive the future of milking cows, in some countries already mainstream.Added 20 May 2016 |
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Fully Contained System Solving Effluent IssueECOBAG™ nutrient capture effluent storage and management system is a paradigm shift in Nutrient management. New or old a solution is ezyAdded 20 May 2016 |
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Wake Up And "smell The Roses"Article about re-use of nutrients. In NZ injection is not always feasible ( stones and hills do not help) Equaly or near equal results can be obtained by "dredge" or "dribble" booms which drop the effluent on the ground. This method also helps reduce the effluent on pasture leaves, resulting in cows eating the paddock as normal even though effluent may only have been applied a few weeks ago.For maximised results Capture and Storage are key Added 17 May 2016 |
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Grant Allen Taranaki DairyhouseFollow the average and you will be miserable and broke is Allan's comments, his herd of just under 600 cows is very high performing and with the new Dairy House almost in its second year under the lower payout every Kg of Ms is welcome.. in the end the base cost are the same so the more KgMs/cow we get the cheaper it is per KgAdded 13 May 2016 |
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Fairleigh Farm KelsoArticle on the family business of Ken and Bruce Eade. The Eade family build a cow house in 2011Cowhouse consulting provided much technical details with TechniPharm facilitating the fit out with Brouwers Fit out. Added 13 May 2016 |
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Bull Beef Ex ChinaIn NZ we kill approx. 2 million calves from the dairy industry before they are 21 days old.... could we argue there is a better use...Added 11 May 2016 |
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Convert N Into FeedTo reduce N applications will do very little for any farm system, if you want to grow protein you need N. N applied at the right volume and right time will convert in feed without much loss.Main N leaching from N losses are from Dairy cows Urine Added 10 May 2016 |
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World Agreement On Reduction Of Greenhouse GaThis article is about the USA and the up and coming "regulations" in respect of Greenhouse gasses. In most of the EU open pond systems have not been permitted for many years.TechniPharm's game changer ECOBAG™ nutrient capture effluent storage and management system will put you ahead of the game... why wait? Added 06 May 2016 |
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All Grass Not It !Great article putting it out there how it is !Added 02 May 2016 |
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Cowhouse Not Expensive LuxuriesDairy Housing is an element of NZ farm development which is inevitable, if we are to address all issues around nutrient containment and cow wellbeing, aswell as ensuring we grow efficient diary feed conversion to MS, its just a no brainerAdded 20 Apr 2016 |
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Roof Over Their Heads, Best Thing EverArticle about Taranaki farmer whom decided enough was enoughAdded 20 Apr 2016 |
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Lactating Cows In Fodder Beet In AutumnFodder beet, the maize of the South is making inroads ! Lactating cows on fodder beetAdded 20 Apr 2016 |
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Agrifood PathwayLincoln University report Land and the BrandAdded 19 Apr 2016 |
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Ecobag Meets The TargetsNews Article by Rural news on ECOBAGAdded 13 Apr 2016 |
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Nutrients Captured Are Nutrients UsableIts well known that Volatilisation is creating not only N losses but also greenhouse gasses .N kept on farm is N you do not have to buy . When it comes to N in effluent fresher is better article by Aaron Staffort from a Agresearch study via Balance . "Aaron says animal waste like manure and farm dairy effluent is a valuable source of nutrients, and farmers should be looking to maximise the value from this resource. Aaron says all effluent is a valuable resource for delivering nutrients cheaply, although older effluent may mean different response rates. "In total, plants respond similarly to nitrogen regardless of whether it is applied in fertiliser or effluent, although response patterns may be different due to differences in immediate availability. Minimising the loss of nitrogen from effluent and manure enables the full nutrient value of these resources to be realised." But Aaron says as dairy farms shift to bigger effluent storage ponds and with the increased use of herd shelters and standoff pads to protect the environment, finding ways to minimise ammonia loss from effluent, both in storage and upon application, will bring more benefits to farmers by retaining more of the nutrient value of the effluent." Added 07 Mar 2016 |
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Organic Matter Build Up Benefits SoilLow top soil is a characteristic of NZ soils, to build up organic matter is a hard and time consuming task. That said we have plenty of cow dung... just collect it, and redistribute evenly and over time you build robust fertile soilsAdded 07 Mar 2016 |
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Getting Best Value From EffluentAgresearch study shows prevention ag losses through storage is very importantAdded 07 Mar 2016 |
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Clever Ape At WorkArticle by Dough Edmeades on farm systemsAdded 07 Mar 2016 |
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Fodder Beet " Almost Rocket Fuel"Article on the use of Fodder beet from 6 years experienceAdded 07 Mar 2016 |
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Ambitious Conversion Bears FruitBruce and Susan Turpies Dairy Housing system in Canterbury yield fruits of labour through farm conversion to Dairy and Dairy HousingAdded 07 Mar 2016 |
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