Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Safe, healthy bedding for calves
$4m state aid for farmers
The Government has announced it will commit $4 million into relief funding for flood-affected Canterbury farmers.
Rubber to hit the road on farm gas plans
A joint initiative where farmers measure, reduce and pay for greenhouse gas emissions rather than being included in an emissions trading scheme swings into action later this year.
Keeping an eye out for water-logged paddocks
Surface ponding water is the factor that has the most effect on cows' lying time - and hence animal welfare - in winter grazing paddocks, says DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley.
Being green and profitable
A major, three-year research project is underway in Taranaki to see what can be done to practically reduce the environmental footprint of dairy farmers and, above all, ensure that farms remain profitable. Reporter Peter Burke looks at the initiative and how it's progressing.
DairyNZ man to head vets
World Milk Day toasts Kiwi farmers
New Zealand dairy farmers continue to play a key role in a post-Covid economy as a sustainable producer of milk for the world.
GoDairy campaign back on the go
Nervous Nellie's
OPINION: The Hound understands that there is a fair bit of consternation and nerves among the big farming lobby groups - namely Feds, Beef+Lamb and DairyNZ - that they are 'losing the room' in terms of farmer support.
Flood-affected farmers urged to seek support
DairyNZ is encouraging Canterbury farmers to look out for each other and access support agencies for assistance amid flooding in the region.