Microchipping cows
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
Federated Farmers is disappointed to see that SAFE has embarked on an advertising campaign in the UK.
Federated Farmers says this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, which delivered a third straight drop in the price index, was disappointing but not unexpected.
Federated Farmers dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says he's intrigued at the way most other countries deal with environmental issues on dairy farms.
Fonterra advice on using palm kernel extract (PKE) has caused a stir amongst farmers throughout the country.
Fonterra is being urged not to force restrictions on the use of palm kernel expeller (PKE) without consulting farmers.
Weather in the coming months will determine the size of the drop in milk production, says Federated Farmers Dairy president Andrew Hoggard.
Federated Farmers say many New Zealand dairy farmers are “going back to basics” as the downward trend in global dairy prices continues.
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
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