Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Monday, 02 October 2017 13:55

Less replacements, less emissions

Lower replacement rates and higher body weight/lower stocking rates are the two most effective of five available ways of cutting dairy greenhouse gas emissions, a scientist has told a workshop for rural professionals.

Published in Farm Health

A plantain shown able to slash nitrogen leaching from urine patches is an “important and exciting finding,” says DairyNZ spokesman Bruce Thorrold.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 September 2017 08:55

Industry leaders reaffirm pledge

The dairy industry has endorsed an international agreement on global sustainable dairy development.

Published in General News
Thursday, 21 September 2017 14:55

DairyNZ’s top three election issues

DairyNZ has three key priorities for the next government.

Published in General News
Monday, 18 September 2017 08:39

Cow’s productivity needs early start

To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start, says DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 14 September 2017 08:55

Stay profitable, farm within enviro limits

When Canterbury dairy farmer Alister Body became a DairyNZ director 12 years ago, he was motivated by his desire to be part of industry decisionmaking.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 September 2017 12:55

Dairy conversions falling

DairyNZ says a fall in the number of dairy conversions in Canterbury signals strongly that fears of a big rise in dairying there are unwarranted.

Published in General News
Friday, 01 September 2017 12:55

Right plants, good planting techniques

Using the right plants and techniques will help maximise the success of riparian planting and ensure value for money by getting it right first time, says DairyNZ.

Published in Management
Thursday, 31 August 2017 08:55

Balancing pasture versus pugging

Utilising pasture while minimising soil damage are among the main issues dairy farmers have grappled with in early spring, says Andrew Reid, DairyNZ’s general manager extension.

Published in General News
Thursday, 31 August 2017 07:55

Body bows out of DairyNZ

Nominations are open for two farmer-elected directors on DairyNZ board.

Published in General News
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