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How wrong? — Editorial
Fonterra's 'Black Tuesday' announcement last week that the current season forecast payout will be cut to $3.90/kgMS poses a number of questions.
Farmers urged to make seed decisions based on science
Farmers are being urged to do their homework and look for hard data before buying grass seed, to ensure they make the correct choice.
Focus on heifers
A heifer rearing field day in Central Hawke's Bay next week will provide information on ensuring young stock continue to meet target weights through summer and autumn.
Location of pond
A site investigation before design and construction is important to ensure the pond built is structurally sound and meets regulations, says DairyNZ.
Field day turnout shows farmer interest
A large dairy farmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day shows they want to do the right thing with the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer.
Tractor-driving beneficiaries
Winning the contest was a bonus
Te Pahu farmer Noldy Rust entered a pasture competition late last year only because the organisers were looking for more entries.
Industry group well advanced on bobby calf initiatives
The eight organisations that formed a Bobby Calf Action Group at the end of 2015 are well advanced on a range of initiatives ensuring best practice handling and management of bobby calves.
Should we teach other countries how to farm?
Sharing knowledge on New Zealand farming systems needs to be on a win-win basis, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.