Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Friday, 25 September 2015 18:52

Bulls in paddocks save little, risks a lot

Farmers thinking about cutting artificial insemination (AI) this mating season will save very little now and lose a lot in the long term, says Jeremy Bryant.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 25 September 2015 18:52

Bulls in paddocks save little, risks a lot

Farmers thinking about cutting artificial insemination (AI) this mating season will save very little now and lose a lot in the long term, says Jeremy Bryant.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 25 September 2015 07:00

Sodden coasters juggle pasture, stock

Persistently wet conditions on the West Coast are causing huge problems for dairy farmers there, says DairyNZ consulting officer Ross Bishop.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 19:05

Easing post-calving heifers into productive life

After calving, heifers often suffer discomfort with swollen udders (oedema) and may be more difficult to move, handle and milk out.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 15:00

Time to accept all the offered help

Many dairy farmers are discussing the virtues of Fonterra’s loan for sharemilkers, and the consensus seems to be to see it as a last resort.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 07:00

Southland drowns, losses mount

A cold wet winter and the low payout is a disaster for Southland dairy farmers, says DairyNZ.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 22 September 2015 07:00

10 vie for DairyNZ board seats

The election is NZ-wide by internet, fax, and postal voting using the STV (single transferable vote) voting method.

Published in General News
Friday, 11 September 2015 11:00

Design with eye on volume, consistency

The effluent collection infrastructure must be designed to handle the volume and consistency of effluent being produced, says DairyNZ. 

Published in Management
Friday, 11 September 2015 10:00

Right design, processes ensure success

Good effluent management requires a well-designed effluent system and processes for people that make sure the effluent the system collects is applied to pasture in the right amount at the right time, says DairyNZ.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 14:00

Long queue for DairyNZ board

This year's DairyNZ director elections has attracted 10 candidates, the most in recent years.

Published in General News
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