Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Good ways to get ready for calving
Three ways you can prepare for the onrush of the calving season will shore up your abilities, says DairyNZ.
Plan, prepare well for calving
Achieving the best calving season requires good planning and preparation, says DairyNZ. Here's how to do just that.
How do we manage change?
The dairy farming industry needs to keep thinking about what it can do differently in response to the big change coming at it, says Luke Beehre, project leader of the Northland Extension 350 (E350) programme.
Less mud throwing — Editorial
It looks like the next attack on farming will take the form of a campaign against winter grazing and the negative impact this can have on livestock and water quality.
Report dodgy fliers
Dairy farmers are being urged to tell authorities about “concerning activity” by helicopters and drones.
A well designed pond provides peace of mind
Planning is crucial to designing a safe, effective effluent pond.
Tail care key to good stockmanship – DairyNZ
DairyNZ developer animal care and biosecurity, Katherine DeWitt on the new tail shortening laws and better options for tail management.
Mentor-led project gaining ground
The Northland farmer to farmer learning programme Extension 350 is attracting nationwide attention.
Zeolite trials show ‘stunning results’
A trial giving synthetic zeolite to transition cows to prevent milk fever has shown “stunning” results, says DairyNZ principal scientist Dr David Chapman.
Farmers urged to submit on carbon bill
Both DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ are urging farmers to have their say on the proposed Zero Carbon Bill by July 16.
