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Taking a breather to share thoughts
With the GDT auction index continuing soggy or worse, unusual weather patterns and debt troubling many farmers, how are they coping at farm level?
Cow condition a worry in Northland
Poor conception rates may mask BVD
NZ dairy farmers are being encouraged to be vigilant about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) which DairyNZ says affects up to 60% of dairy cows and 90% of herds.
DairyNZ plan refocus on pasture
The New Zealand dairy industry has lost its way on growing and utilising pasture, says DairyNZ chief executive, Tim Mackle.
Summer threat of yellow bristle grass spread
Farmers are being reminded that this time of year is a peak one for the spread between properties of the damaging pest plant yellow bristle grass.
The Wright man for the job?
Small dairy farmers content with their lot
New Lincoln University research has found many small dairy farmers are content with the size of their operation, despite the constant calls for economic growth.
FE arrives early
Facial eczema (FE) has hit Horowhenua much earlier than normal due to lots of rain and high temperatures.
Great farmer turnout for effluent day
A fantastic dairy farmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day is a sign of the sector's commitment to doing the right thing by the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer.
Help near at hand as pressure grows on farm
Onfarm cash income of farmers from all milk production this season will be under $4/kgMS, according to DairyNZ.