Find me on Tudder
A Tinder-inspired app called Tudder is helping farmers to match their cattle with suitable mates — by swiping right on…
Friday, 30 November 2018 11:53
Goat farmers: Do it once, do it right
All food producing industries are entering a period of increased consumer awareness.
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Management
Friday, 30 November 2018 11:47
Time to put Johne’s on the map
Johne's disease (JD) is a major production-limiting disease of farmed ruminants worldwide and, after CAE, it is the biggest animal health concern for goat farmers.
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Farm Health
Saturday, 08 September 2018 13:55
High aims for dairy goat sector
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor, out and about last month in Waikato, ended one day holding baby Neve — but not of Ardern-Gayford fame.
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Management
Monday, 11 December 2017 09:30
Fussy eaters need good feed
Dairy goats, like meat and fibre goats, need good feed.
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Management
Friday, 08 December 2017 07:55
Solid year for dairy goat co-op
Goat farmers supplying milk to the Dairy Goat Cooperative (DGC) were paid $18.50/kgMS last year.
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General News
Friday, 01 December 2017 11:55
Does goat milk help the lactose-intolerant?
Goat milk may help lactose intolerance.
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Management
Friday, 01 December 2017 08:55
How to grow your dairy goat herd
Hand-milking goats is not easy. Lifestyle farmer and retired veterinarian Dr Marjorie Orr explains.
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Management
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