Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Sunday, 17 May 2015 08:56

‘Mammary memory’ claim debunked

DairyNZ developer Jane Kay says the term ‘mammary memory’ is being bandied around the industry, causing farmers to question their drying off decisions and continue milking when this might not be the best option.

Published in Farm Health
Saturday, 16 May 2015 15:45

Pressing on through tight times on farm

How low will you go? How long will you stay there? Those are the questions Dairy NZ is asking at the latest round of ‘Tactics for Tight Times’ workshops around the country.

Published in Management

Milk prices are volatile and difficult to predict so farmers should approach next season with caution. DairyNZ economists look at how the 2015-16 season could shape up.

Published in Agribusiness
Thursday, 14 May 2015 16:41

Aim for tight BCS spread at calving

Range in body condition score (BCS) is as important as average BCS at calving, says DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 13 May 2015 09:59

More financial pain

The financial pain for dairy farmers will hit home early in the coming season, according to the head of Federated Farmers dairy section Andrew Hoggard.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 May 2015 09:48

Low payout ‘starting to hit home’

A crisis looms in the dairy industry as the implications of the $4.50 payout starts to hit home.

Published in General News
Sunday, 10 May 2015 15:19

Get animal transport plans sorted early

Are you ready for transporting your stock ahead of Gypsy Day? Here are some guidelines for preparation and the journey, courtesy of DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 01 January 2015 14:55

Goodbye to a tough year, hello to a New Year

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 31 October 2013 15:03

Massey looks at cow barn potential

MASSEY UNIVERSITY is testing a barn farm system with potential for improved productivity and better water quality on dairy farms.

Published in General News
Monday, 24 June 2013 08:43

BCS link to animal health

THE IMPORTANCE of getting cows up to the recommended body condition scores (BCS) of 5.0 for cows and 5.5 for rising three-year-olds and heifers has been proven by research at DairyNZ.

Published in Management
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