Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Silage: quality in equals quality out
Quality silage is a stable feed made from quality pasture preserved in the absence of oxygen by quality fermentation to minimise any loss of feeding value, says DairyNZ.
Cook wins DairyNZ seat
Waikato farmer Elaine Cook has been elected to the DairyNZ board.
Focus on profit paying dividends
DairyNZ says its focus on farm profit last year is paying dividends.
Luxton signs off from DairyNZ
Primary Industry Minister Nathan Guy has paid a glowing tribute to outgoing DairyNZ chairman John Luxton.
Dairy remains a national cash cow
The dairy industry contributed 37% of the total value of New Zealand's primary industry exports in 2014-15.
Tighter belt keeping things trim – DairyNZ
DairyNZ has tightened its belt while working hard to deliver more value than ever for farmers, says chairman Michael Spaans.
Keeping the bulk milk tank clean
In a dairy shed, milk quality depends in part on the cleanliness of the bulk milk tank says DairyNZ.
Line-by-line budget grind
Dairy farmers must review their budgets line by line says DairyNZ economist Matthew Newman.
Calf care for first 24 hours crucial
Newborn calves are vulnerable to cold and disease, so careful handling, feeding and hygiene are important to get them safely through their first 24 hours, DairyNZ points out.
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.
