Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Production dips in price response
Fonterra's milk collection across New Zealand last month dipped 3% compared to the same month last year.
Let’s work together
Like a lot of dairy farmers, I am pretty happy about farewelling 2015, and looking ahead to a New Year with better prospects and farmgate milk prices.
Flocking back to pasture-fed cows - Editorial
While Fonterra seems to be putting a brave and optimistic face on the economic headwinds facing the dairy industry, the cooperative's optimism and the bare facts don't seem to align.
Swede cow death findings
Do not feed herbicide tolerant (HT) swedes to cows when the animals are in late pregnancy or early lactation.
Rain brings more confidence
Although it has been variable across the country, recent rain has brought confidence to many farmers, says DairyNZ general manager extension, Andrew Reid.
What’s in store for 2016?
Horticulture claims to be the little brother growing up fast, Beef + Lamb NZ welcomes the possibilities new trade agreements will bring and the dairy industry is being urged to stay strong and keep enhancing its reputation.
Year-round approach best recipe for mating success on farm
Getting cows in calf well takes a year-round approach. The results achieved in the mating period are impacted by many factors earlier in the season or even in seasons gone by.
Kicking out lameness
Cow lameness is a painful condition. As farm systems change, farm sizes grow and herd numbers expand, lameness is an increasing concern on New Zealand farms.
Plan new dairy well to save time, money
The dairy is a significant investment and can have a major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers.