Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Supplement break-even price drops
The break-even cost of supplementary feed is 3.5% of the milk price, says DairyNZ principal scientist John Roche.
Targets hit 5 years early for Lake Brunner water quality
The water quality target of the West Coast's Lake Brunner has been achieved five years ahead of schedule, says Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith.
Shock at bobby practices of small minority
The bobby calf care practices revealed in a video by an animal rights group have appalled dairy industry bodies.
Bigger heifers, more milk
Northlander Dave Gray wants to grow better heifers to improve herd fertility and production, and to milk fewer cows.
Adding BCS to BW
The addition of body condition score to breeding worth in February will accelerate the rate of genetic gain in New Zealand dairy cows, says DairyNZ.
Maize planting down as lower payout bites
Plantings of one the dairy industry's most popular supplements is way down right across the country.
Our 5-millionth cow, for the moment at least
Some major milestones for the dairy industry: it now has 5 million cows being milked and last season milk production hit a record 1.89 billion kgMS – up 3.6% on the previous season.
Trial on alternatives to importing feed
A new trial at the Northland Agricultural Research Farm near Dargaville is looking at alternatives to importing feed.
Spaans to chair DairyNZ board
THE new chairman of DairyNZ, Michael Spaans says farmers are facing challenges on several fronts.
3D website to tell the full dairy story
A new 3D internet resource which tells the economic story of New Zealand dairy will be launched by DairyNZ shortly.
