Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Wednesday, 09 November 2016 12:13

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.

Published in Agribusiness
Tuesday, 08 November 2016 06:55

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.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 08:55

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.

Published in General News

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.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 October 2016 08:55

Options for switching to robotics

Is a robotic milking system an option for your farm? According to DairyNZ it depends on many factors.

Published in General News
Thursday, 27 October 2016 15:55

FE workshop launched in wake of crisis

Feedback from farmers is crucial to DairyNZ, helping it respond to farmers’ needs and fine-tune resources. A case in point is its facial eczema workshop.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 27 October 2016 06:55

Pasture renewal only the first step

The hunt is on for great dairy pastures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 26 October 2016 13:05

Cruel treatment of calves not condoned by industry

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says cruel and illegal practices are not in any way condoned or accepted by the industry as part of dairy farming.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 11:55

Rural banking beckons top Massey ag student

The winner of the Massey Agricultural Student of the Year prize, DairyNZ scholar Jack van Bussel (20), is planning a future in rural banking.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 11:23

Farmers walloped by the wet

Dairy farmers in most North Island regions are hard hit by rain which is hindering pasture utilisation and causing milk production to drop.

Published in General News
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