Those hydrants all have a push valve in them, so you can either put a micro on top or push a 25mm pipe on and get water for a portable. The lines are just laid on the surface and the bit nearest the trough is formed with a "stamp" and post driver; it has a plug the size of the micro and a couple of wings to cut the slot for the pipe to lie in. Quite similar to plasson fittings otherwise.
The only thing I would watch with the micros is that the float valve tends to weap after a few months. Easy and cheap enough to fix on one above ground but could be quite irritating.
Also in my experience it pays to double, double check the kiwitech water fittings as doing them up tight can be a bit hit and miss. Once they are tight though, they do seem reasonably reliable.
Have just checked out the water troughs and couplers. Can't yet see how they work, but they look proper handy.
I had one with the heifers when you came here, and a big one with the cows. They are really excellent.