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DairyNZ has tightened its belt while working hard to deliver more value than ever for farmers, says chairman Michael Spaans.

In a dairy shed, milk quality depends in part on the cleanliness of the bulk milk tank says DairyNZ.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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