There can be a power imbalance when a farm owner and potential contract milker or sharemilker sit down at a table to negotiate their contract, still both parties will benefit more from a fair negotiation. A contract milker or sharemilker is usually eager to lock in the job so they may be willing to sign…
“We Play A Really Pivotal Role”
As a dairy farmer for 22 years, Michelle Ruddell knows the challenges of navigating through the highs and lows of farming. And, as the new national chair of Rural Support Trust, she also knows the importance of one-on-one support provided to farmers and growers experiencing tough times. Ruddell took over the chairmanship in September. She…
“We Have Less Wastage”
Waikato farmer Dave Muggeridge was fed up with water seeping in through his maize silage cover and spoiling feed. About 17.5ha of maize is planted on the farm and around 350 tonnes of maize harvested and stored in a bunker as feed for 330 Friesian cross cows. He came across an article on GeoSmart Eco…