Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Thursday, 11 May 2017 14:55

How will Northland cope next season?

The weather in the next two months will play a big part in how dairy farmers in Northland cope in the new season. That’s the view of DairyNZ’s regional leader in the province, Chris Neill.

Published in Management
Friday, 28 April 2017 14:55

Mixed blessings in soggy autumn

Some Canterbury dairy farmers are moving to once-a-day (OAD) milking after the tail end of Cyclone Cook capped off an already wet autumn.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 April 2017 10:55

More can be done to protect waterways

Protecting New Zealand’s waterways are a priority and dairy is one of many sectors that needs to play a role, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 April 2017 08:29

Is it correct to carry passengers on quads?

WorkSafe New Zealand has clarified the circumstances in which it is acceptable to carry passengers on single-seat quad bikes, in consultation with Federated Farmers, Beef + Lamb NZ, and DairyNZ.

Published in General News
Thursday, 27 April 2017 14:55

Keeping an eye on BCS

Treating second year heifers like mixed aged cows is one of the main reasons they don’t get in calf again, DairyNZ South Auckland consulting officer Jamie Haultain says.

Published in Farm Health

Civil engineer Rex Corlett has won a prestigious engineering award for his work on effluent pond design and construction, reports IPENZ–Engineers New Zealand.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 12:55

Book offers career options in farming

A new booklet aimed at inspiring young people to make a career in the dairy industry is newly published by DairyNZ.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 09:55

Thousands of cows shifted, dried off

At least 7000 dairy livestock have been affected in the recent storms in Waikato and Bay of Plenty alone and hundreds of hectares of pasture and maize crops have been damaged, DairyNZ reports.

Published in General News

Milking frequency can be adjusted in a number of ways during a season, or part of a season, to become more efficient, reduce farmers’ hours in the milking shed and improve their lifestyle.

Published in Management

Milking frequency can be adjusted in a number of ways during a season, or part of a season, to become more efficient, reduce farmers’ hours in the milking shed and improve their lifestyle.

Published in Management
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