Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Thursday, 01 January 2015 14:55

Goodbye to a tough year, hello to a New Year

Like a lot of dairy farmers, I am pretty happy about farewelling 2015, and looking ahead to a New Year with better prospects and farmgate milk prices.

Published in General News
Thursday, 31 October 2013 15:03

Massey looks at cow barn potential

MASSEY UNIVERSITY is testing a barn farm system with potential for improved productivity and better water quality on dairy farms.

Published in General News
Monday, 24 June 2013 08:43

BCS link to animal health

THE IMPORTANCE of getting cows up to the recommended body condition scores (BCS) of 5.0 for cows and 5.5 for rising three-year-olds and heifers has been proven by research at DairyNZ.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:53

Succession planning pitfalls

ONE OF the most anticipated speakers at the DairyNZ Farmers Forum in Hawera is Joan Baker, a succession planning expert. 

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:56

Contented cows make happier staff

STOCKMANSHIP SKILLS need more emphasis for the benefit of the growing numbers of workers entering the dairy industry from urban backgrounds, says an animal husbandry expert.

Published in Management
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