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Riparian buffers and constructed wetlands reduce contaminant loss to waterbodies, but by how much?

The good Farming Practice Action Plan for Water Quality launched this month is another way dairy and the wider agricultural sector are working in partnership to improve water quality in New Zealand, says DairyNZ.

Last month saw the annual release of the DairyNZ Economic Farm Survey and the NZ Dairy Statistics.

Wintering cows on crops is a common strategy to help keep them in good condition, but it may result in them getting sick. 

DairyNZ has responded to shocking footage of a Northland sharemilker hitting cows with an iron rod.

Dairy farmers at Fieldays went searching for information on Mycoplasma bovis.

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ are recommending postponing calf days or looking for alternative events while the Mycoplasma bovis eradication plan is underway.

Pasture was more profitable in years of lower payout and better weather, but feeding PKE came into its own with higher payout and poorer weather.

DairyNZ says the industry has a vital role to play in helping transition New Zealand to a low-emissions economy.

With the Mycoplasma bovis decision there comes some certainty and the need to make the eradication programme work.