Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
‘Misleading’ ad draws complaint
DairyNZ has laid a complaint over a Greenpeace advertisement that says industrial dairy farming and massive irrigation schemes are polluting waterways.
Feds fly into action over quake
Federated Farmers is putting up two helicopters today to check on farmers isolated by the earthquake.
Waikato farmers face ‘whopping’ bills for Healthy Rivers
Farmers in Waikato face bills of up to $750,000 to comply with a proposed plan to improve fresh water quality.
DairyNZ advice for quake affected farmers
Earthquakes can result in considerable damage and disruptions to farm businesses. Following is information offered by DairyNZ to help farmers and farm workers deal with the aftermath of earthquakes.
South Island milk production steady
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says while farmers in the North Island have taken a hit from the weather, in the South Island the dairy season started well.
Manage your pond levels
Adequate storage offers flexibility for effluent application to fit around farm activities and irrigation conditions, according to DairyNZ.
Positive steps amid lowest payout ever
Few farmers will be surprised to know that the 2015-16 season was the most challenging year yet for them.
Self-managing cows
The possible future of dairy farming was displayed in Canterbury recently to attendees of the NZ Grassland Association’s 78th annual conference, held this year in Timaru.
Rain flattens milk production
The persistent rain of the last four months is causing serious problems for dairy farmers in most regions of the North Island.
Positive steps in most challenging season in a decade
Figures released at DairyNZ annual general meeting (AGM) in Ashburton shows the 2015/16 dairy season was the most challenging year yet for dairy farmers.