As spring calving farmers around the country enter in the final stage of lactation, the incentive to keep the milk flowing is certainly there. A strong milk price and kind first half of the season has left cows in good nick and milking well.
Breeding cows without a farm may sound a little unorthodox to some - but for Isaac and Emma Kelsen, it means they get to experience the best of both worlds.
Management practices that aim to cull the poor performers rather than boost the best are a key to success for Canterbury deer farmer Stu Stokes.
Reducing nitrogen inputs does not necessarily mean reducing profits, says DairyNZ principal scientist Ina Pinxterhuis.
Next month, the Beef Breeder Forum is set to give farmers an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the beef industry.
Waikato dairy farmers are well-placed heading into the peak of summer, thanks to favourable growing conditions late last year that resulted in abundant onfarm feed reserves.
The opening of Bovonic’s new facility near Tauranga late last year will allow the company to commercialise the production of its mastitis detection technology, QuadSense, to meet farmer demand and support plans for international expansion.
smaXtec's bolus technology supports early detection of potential diseases, enabling preventive measures to improve herd health and reproductive outcomes.
Blue Pacific Minerals is a well-established New Zealand-owned company based in the heart of the South Waikato, Tokoroa.
A rising somatic cell count (SCC) today can mean lower profits tomorrow.
In the ever-evolving landscape of dairy farming, the quest for optimal nutrition is paramount.
The Neogen World Angus Forum, a major event in global Angus beef industry, is set to return in 2025.
Whatever an animal is raised for, it deserves a good life — and just as importantly, a “good death”.
Creating perfect silage is both a science and an art, and it all begins with the right tools, according to machinery maker Claas.
The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.
Much of the scientific work being carried out at the Massey University led regenerative agriculture project, Whenua Haumanu, is below the ground.
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has launched a new summer checklist for animal owners this year.
The company behind probiotic additive Calf Xtreme says around 450 dairy farms are successfully rearing calves with the help of the product.
A new agreement will strengthen New Zealand’s agri-tech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom.
How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of natural shelter on farms?
As temperatures rise, our cows face the challenge of maintaining production and health while battling the heat.
With the mating season in full swing, cow sheds and farmers across the country have been busy.
Part of your preventative healthcare needs to focus on the safety of the physical environment, according to a dairy goat farming website.
A governance group has been formed, following extensive sector consultation, to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is said to be forming a 'road map' for improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system.
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