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Produce more from less, sustainably – DairyNZ
M. bovis outbreak "bloody awful"
DairyNZ biosecurity, readiness and response manager Chris Morley says the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak has been “bloody awful” for those caught up in it.
Imported semen fingered for M.bovis outbreak
DairyNZ biosecurity, readiness and response manager Chris Morley would bet on imported semen as the most likely source of the Mycoplasma bovis incursion.
Strong leadership needed on climate change
The dairy sector is calling for the future Government to provide the strong direction necessary for New Zealand to move toward a low emissions future, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.
Dairy’s challenge to the new Government
The dairy sector wants the new Government to lead a strategy supporting the growth of a skilled workforce for the dairy sector.
Young Kiwis offered priority training
The dairy industry has launched an ambitious scheme to encourage young New Zealanders to make careers on farms.
DairyNZ candidates on why you should vote for them
DairyNZ ran a candidate Q&A for its upcoming director elections; three key questions were put to candidates and here are their responses:
Uterine infection hits production
Wet spring weather is having “a huge impact” on the number of ‘dirty’ cows, says veterinarian Paul Daly, of Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services, Dunsandel.
Innovation and technology the answer
Sustainability and scientific innovation is high on the agenda of Waikato dairy farmer Grant Coombes, standing as a self-nominated candidate in the forthcoming DairyNZ director elections.
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.