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Grassy path to herd reproduction
For Wilfred van Beek, getting the basics right in a simple grass-fed system has led to successful herd reproduction and repeatability.
Co-op, bank sign for good yarns
Award-winning mental health scheme GoodYarn is writing a new chapter as it grows around the country.
Events to help make most of ‘money months’
DairyNZ's Tactics for spring events kicked off in the Waikato last week, aimed at helping farmers manage their pasture during the most productive time of the year on-farm.
‘Mild flavour’ to September – MetService
With calving and lambing in full swing and many farmers in the North Island recovering from floods, snow storms and FE outbreaks, Peter Burke asks around the regions to see how things are panning out.
PGP gaining traction – Guy
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says an independent study shows Primary Growth Partnerships (PGP) can generate $6.4 billion by 2025.
BCS records system changing
A change will be made this month to the way body condition score (BCS) records are treated before they enter the animal evaluation (AE) system.
Fast in-calf achieves good calving
How will you manage your farm’s footprint?
With the impending release of the ‘Healthy River’s Plan for Change’, Owl Farm’s next Farm Focus Day on Wednesday, September 14 will include a session on changing environmental legalisation.
BCS normally a good guide to fat reserves in animal
Assessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves, according to DairyNZ.
M’s the word during calving
Everyone in the farm team, from owner to employee, can boost their motivation during calving by understanding how to tackle ‘the M word’ on a daily basis.