Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Thursday, 01 October 2015 08:42

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.

Published in Management
Saturday, 26 September 2015 11:28

Line-by-line budget grind

Dairy farmers must review their budgets line by line says DairyNZ economist Matthew Newman.

Published in Management
Saturday, 26 September 2015 10:33

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.

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 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
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