Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Wednesday, 07 December 2016 07:55

Teachers enjoy first-hand look at agri-sector

Please do it again next year.

Published in General News
Thursday, 01 December 2016 06:55

Cows must put their best feet forward

A race car with the best engine is never going to win unless the tyres allow it to get power to the ground, and dairy cows should be looked at in a similar light, says ‘The Hoofman’ – Johan Buys.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 10:55

Residuals under control add to bottom line

Owl Farm, a partnership between St Peters School Cambridge and Lincoln University, strives to demonstrate best practice in dairy farming and to encourage young people into the industry.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 07:55

Wet spring woes

Almost constant rain will have long term implications for dairy farmers in the North Island, says DairyNZ’s general manager of extension, Andrew Reid.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 29 November 2016 10:44

‘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.

Published in Milking It
Wednesday, 16 November 2016 12:44

Feds fly into action over quake

Federated Farmers is putting up two helicopters today to check on farmers isolated by the earthquake.

Published in General News

Farmers in Waikato face bills of up to $750,000 to comply with a proposed plan to improve fresh water quality.

Published in General News
Monday, 14 November 2016 17:30

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.

Published in General News
Monday, 14 November 2016 07:59

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.

Published in General News
Friday, 11 November 2016 07:55

Manage your pond levels

Adequate storage offers flexibility for effluent application to fit around farm activities and irrigation conditions, according to DairyNZ.

Published in Management
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