Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Tuesday, 26 May 2015 11:06

Match housing costs to market

Farmers with employees living on their property should be charging them market rates to combat impressions that dairy workers were underpaid, says DairyNZ people team leader Jane Muir.

Published in General News

A wave of environmental regulation is building nationwide, so be aware of what’s coming in your region and heed developments elsewhere, a Canterbury field day heard earlier this month.

Published in General News
Sunday, 17 May 2015 16:49

Palm kernel plugs inevitable ME gap

Palm kernel extract (PKE) is a by-product of the palm oil industry in South East Asia.

Published in Farm Health
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
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