Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Reducing heat stress as temperatures rise
With summer bringing hot conditions to many parts of the country, it’s important to ensure cows avoid heat stress and their health is closely monitored.
Telling stories that make a difference
At least 59% of the public surveyed has a favourable opinion of dairying and 90% of media coverage of dairying is positive/neutral.
Be prepared for drought
Low N cow project
DairyNZ will lead a seven-year $21 million research partnership to contribute to cleaning up rural waterways.
Canterbury dairy farmers' spending paying off
Canterbury dairy farmers are putting money where where their mouths are and playing their part in helping to improve water quality, says Canterbury dairy leader Tom Mason.
Farming needs to cultivate a positive image
Telling the real dairy story is crucial in being able to attract the next generation of farm staff, scientists and rural professionals, says DairyNZ consulting officer Anna Arrends.
Cow numbers fall, milk yield soars
Anti-dairying activists should be rejoicing: New Zealand’s milking herd has shrunk for the second year in a row.
Young couple show how it’s done
A young dairy farming couple have increased their equity by at least $500,000 in two-three years on a less-than-ideal Far North farm and despite two years of low dairy payout.
Teachers revved up on farming
A leading exponent of once-a-day milking says it’s important that New Zealand attracts intelligent, keen young people to the dairy industry.
Planning for future farm systems
The new strategy for the dairy sector will lead to a longer conversation about what New Zealand’s future farm and food systems could look like.