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March 2007

Lawnmower technology could provide world energy solution
Forget about the oil well when you're thinking of the world's energy problems ... instead think of lawn mowers.

Uruguay ups production, attracts investors
The increasing use of technology has led to a boost in production in Uruguay and as a result of that more interest from overseas investors.

Aussies to benefit from NZ research
The new sort of wool fabric that New Zealand scientists have created is more likely to benefit Australian woolgrowers than their Kiwi counterparts.

A smart start to going organic
If you have ever thought about a change to organic production, now is the time to give it serious consideration.

Farmer deserts tractor on city street
Tractors might be some farmers' pride and joy but others, it appears, are happy to abandon theirs at will.

Stand back biofuel - here comes hydrogen
Researchers in Australia have just received a grant to build a highly efficient low-cost hydrogen fuelled engine and fuel tank.

Cu, Co, Se, I - do they measure up
A look at the most cost-effective methods for correcting deficiencies of Cu, Co, Se and I on the dairy farm.

World dairy prices continue to strengthen
While prices will, eventually, peak and then weaken, there is no sign yet when that might happen, according to Western Illinois Agriculture Department Chair Prof William Bailey.

New shirts could boost NZ wool industry
Scientists have created a new sort of wool fabric that has the potential to turn NZ's wool industry around.

• Coal contract puts Ohai jobs at risk
• Fonterra signs up for Ohai coal supply
• Dairy Trust names shareholders

John Deere draws bidding frenzy
An antique John Deere tractor is sending bidders mad on E-bay at the moment.

Getting rid of iron bacteria from drains
Ever wondered what you can do about that orangey-red muck, often referred to as rust, which is found in drains?

Researcher finds key to bird scaring
While recordings of birds in distress have generally failed to deter pests like starlings a new discovery by researchers does hold some hope.

• Allis-Chalmers collection to go under hammer
• Biofuel expected to boost food prices
• Copper can help the heart
• Listen to your hydraulics

Bolus could help reduce methane from cows
A scientist in Germany believes he has the answer to reducing the amount of methane gas produced by cows. All the cow needs to do is pop a pill - or in this case gulp down a bolus.

• 3 x a day milking
• Dairying not rosy elsewhere
• A few tips on compaction
• Dairy payout to rise next season, probably
• When trucks are your life...
• Clark has talks with Bush
• The big green fuel lie

Understanding the rejections
In an effort to find out more about the common rejections listed on sheep, lambs and cattle killing sheets ...

Remember to test for Brucellosis
The incidence of ovine Brucellosis may have decreased over the years but that does not mean that farmers should forget about it ... and deer can get it, too.

Hay well and truly heated
Fire fighters were busy and hot hay was on the menu in Rangiora, in North Canterbury, at the weekend after a truckload of big squares bales went on fire.

Time to think about Watery Mouth
It might seem early for sheep farmers in NZ to be considering this disease but it could be that a change in management practises might help.

• Shearer shortage shifts
• Dairy farmers could cut power bill by thousands
• New mapping method shows genetic link

Eartagging of sheep a nightmare
While it's not compulsory in NZ yet we have only to look to the UK to see some of the problems

• Cows do recognise people
• Shearer shortage
• Yet another use for cow manure
• Jack McClean definitely a thinker
• Bugs in the brassicas

Tractor auction nets nearly $US6m
Collections from around the world converged on Arizona with their chequebooks at the ready.

• Rabies risk brings dog tax call
• Normal financial conditions always a possibility
• Another dairy factory for Southland
• Remember to feed your trees
• Green Party launches organic initiative
• FF presents blue green submission
• Don't wait for cobalt deficiency
• Superchilling could be way of future
• AgResearch scores hat-trick in biotechnology awards
• Scientists seeking information
• Free holidays for Aussie farmers
• Deer briefs from around the world
• Biofuel optimism bumps of machinery shares
• New info from hot, steamy cowpats

TV3's Money Man to help farmers
In the second series of Money Man Brendan Johnson will tackle financial issues facing the rural community.

• Official cash rate to rise
• Briefs from around the world - 8mar07
• New solution coming for fat dogs
• Forget chickens and eggs - think cows and milk
• High price paid for tractor in Pakistan
• 50% more corn to ethanol in US
• Deer cam coming soon
• Drench resistance looming for deer
• Tips on using teaser rams
• Fixing iodine deficiency could make $
• A smart start to organic farming
• New management tool for East Aussies
• Biocontrol boosts pasture
• Effluent management field days planned

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