Misguided campaign
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GOOD FARMERS and custodians of their land Craig and Kathy Harris recently built a ‘weeping wall’ system to process dairy shed and feed pad effluent.
DAIRY farmers looking to maximise production and minimise feed costs may now do this with a production tracking tool launched at National Fieldays by feed specialist SealesWinslow.
HIGH STRESS levels affect cows being trucked from farm to farm, a senior MPI vet is warning.
DON’T ACCEPT a high level of lameness, even if a farm has a history of the problem, delegates at the South Island Dairy Event heard last month.
MUCH HAS been made in the media of the costs associated with implementing the new environmental laws and, whilst there are advice sheets online regarding the planning and permit processes, little or nothing has been discussed about the role of nutrition in controlling nitrogen pollution from the dairy industry. However, there is research to show that feeding strategies and rumen stabilising supplements can assist in reducing nitrogen output and also improve productivity of the herd.
SINGH’S ENGINEERING Services, manufacturers of the Se-Tech line of inline dispensers, had two new products on display at the National Fieldays. These were the transport case and a manifold/sub-frame assembly, simplifying installation of the dispenser.
DROUGHT HAS prompted many more farmers to look hard at how they handle and feed silage, says equipment supplier Webbline.
AUCKLAND FARM manager Luke Hughes didn’t know much about Kubota tractors when the farm bought its first one, a M125X, several years ago but now he is sold on the brand and recently helped buy a new M135GX, reports the New Zealand distributor.
MPI IS sounding a caution about debt in the dairy sector.
DAIRY FARMERS and drystock colleagues wintering dairy cattle, were battling to keep feed in front of stock, and shelter behind them last week as winter struck with a vengeance.
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FONTERRA AND listed Australian milk processor Warrnambool Cheese & Butter (WCB) have announced an opening price of A$5.60/kgMS for this season, 5c more than rival Murray Goulburn.
YOUNG STOCK represent the future of a dairy farm. They are also a significant investment with the cost of rearing a heifer to her first lactation estimated to be $1200. Optimal weight gain and health during rearing are essential to ensure the newly calved heifer produces milk to her genetic potential, gets back in calf quickly and has good health so she stays in the herd long-term.
TWO NEW appointees to the Dairy Women’s Network will help grow membership in regional groups, offer more training and support emerging leaders, says executive chair Michelle Wilson.
MAKING THE most of a higher milk price will be discussed at a Northland Focus Farm field day on the farm of Alister and Lyn Candy, at Okaihau on July 2. DairyNZ will be in support.
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