Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Winter woes piling up
Dairy farmers in the Hauraki Plains and northern Waikato region will struggle with calving, says DairyNZ’s general manager of extension, Andrew Reid.
Do the groundwork before calving
Planning and preparation make for a good calving season, says DairyNZ.
Canterbury plan change unworkable
Environment Canterbury's proposed Plan Change 5 is unworkable, says Federated Farmers Mid-Canterbury chairman, Michael Salvesen.
Dairy meeting environmental demands – report
The dairy industry is ready to tackle environmental concerns, including its contribution to greenhouse gasses, says an independent report.
Northland hub will mine farms’ potential
Two dairy clusters are kicking off this year as part of the Northland Extension 350 programme.
ECan farming plan change ‘unworkable’
Environment Canterbury's proposed Plan Change 5 (PC5) is unworkable, says Federated Farmers Mid-Canterbury chairman Michael Salvesen.
Many ways to reduce water use, improve efficiency
Efficient processes for milk cooling, vat wash and yard hosing can add up to significant savings in water.
Farmers’ social licence fast expiring – warning
Dairying has a lot at stake as the world enters the fourth industrial revolution, says former DairyNZ chairman John Luxton.
Where will all those inputs end up?
Why is it important to reduce sediment, phosphorus and E. coli losses from winter grazed paddocks?
Dairy tackles greenhouse gas emissions
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says the new Dairy Action for Climate Change combines raising the dairy sector’s awareness of the issue and taking positive steps to mitigate the problem.
