Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Things to consider when investing in effluent storage
Investing in effluent storage is a significant decision on-farm, so it’s worth taking the time to carefully plan what is needed to ensure the right design for your farm.
Govt link key to DairyNZ strategy
DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says a constructive relationship with the Government is vital for the industry-good organisation.
Van der Poel, Glass re-elected by farmers
Dairy farmers have returned Jim van der Poel and Colin Glass as DairyNZ directors for another three-year term.
Vanessa Winning is new Irrigation NZ CEO
Irrigation New Zealand has appointed former DairyNZ manager Vanessa Winning as its new chief executive.
M. bovis numbers down but no time to drop guard
DairyNZ says there has been significant progress made in driving down the numbers of farms affected by Mycoplasma bovis.
Wintering research launch in Southland
Southern dairy farmers will have a front-row seat in designing, approving and testing a new wintering system in Southland.
Dairy farmers rise to sustainability challenge
The stories of Kiwi farmers leading the world in sustainable farming are being shared as part of DairyNZ’s Rise and Shine campaign launched this week.
Work experience helps fresh talent into dairying
Gillian Saich from Invercargill is new to dairy farming and was thrilled when a dairy farmer offered her work experience on his farm.
Living the dream on farm
DairyNZ board candidate Cole Groves says he is “living the dream” as a dairy farmer, milking just over 400 cows near Hinds in Mid-Canterbury.
Strategy to reduce heifer mastitis
First calvers are more prone to mastitis than older cows. According to DairyNZ, farmers must choose a strategy that best suits their herd, farm team, and budget.