Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 12:39

How to body condition score

Body condition scoring (BCS) is a simple process. However, DairyNZ says it is important to calibrate the eye by first condition scoring cows “hands on” at the dairy.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 08:55

Go early with on-farm calls

Follow the Government and go early with your on-farm decisions, says Sharon Morrell the head of DairyNZ’s consulting officers in upper North Island.

Published in General News
Monday, 20 April 2020 09:15

Dairy discussion groups go online

DairyNZ is now hosting online discussion groups where farmers can beam in from the comfort of their living rooms, offices or dairies and there’s no need to take the gumboots off.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 April 2020 10:01

Feed needs discussed

Work is being conducted to improve feed and supplement levels in regions around the country.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 April 2020 09:34

Dairy farmers committed to water quality

Dairy farmers are committed to protecting New Zealand’s environment and taking action on-farm to support that, says DairyNZ.

Published in General News
Thursday, 09 April 2020 15:07

Urgent Moving Day request from DairyNZ

DairyNZ is urging farmers to offer their input on Moving Day by this Sunday.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 11:47

COVID-19: Being essential is a privilege

Being classed an essential business is a privilege – do not abuse that privilege, says Chris Lewis, Federated Farmers national dairy spokesman.

Published in General News
Thursday, 26 March 2020 14:40

Temporary visa extension for dairy farm workers

The Government has responded to a request from Federated Farmers and DairyNZ and extended temporary visas of migrant farmworkers.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 09:02

COVID-19: Ag to weather storm

Coronavirus could make the 2008 Global Financial Crisis look like a walk in the park — but it’s not all bad news for ag, claims economist Cameron Bagrie.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 08:06

Is dilution part of the solution?

OPINION: Despite what DairyNZ says, increasing production per cow or hectare can help to dilute costs and increase profitability.

Published in Opinion
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