Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
How to body condition score
Body condition scoring (BCS) is a simple process. However, DairyNZ says it is important to calibrate the eye by first condition scoring cows “hands on” at the dairy.
Go early with on-farm calls
Follow the Government and go early with your on-farm decisions, says Sharon Morrell the head of DairyNZ’s consulting officers in upper North Island.
Dairy discussion groups go online
DairyNZ is now hosting online discussion groups where farmers can beam in from the comfort of their living rooms, offices or dairies and there’s no need to take the gumboots off.
Feed needs discussed
Dairy farmers committed to water quality
Dairy farmers are committed to protecting New Zealand’s environment and taking action on-farm to support that, says DairyNZ.
Urgent Moving Day request from DairyNZ
COVID-19: Being essential is a privilege
Being classed an essential business is a privilege – do not abuse that privilege, says Chris Lewis, Federated Farmers national dairy spokesman.
Temporary visa extension for dairy farm workers
The Government has responded to a request from Federated Farmers and DairyNZ and extended temporary visas of migrant farmworkers.
COVID-19: Ag to weather storm
Coronavirus could make the 2008 Global Financial Crisis look like a walk in the park — but it’s not all bad news for ag, claims economist Cameron Bagrie.
Is dilution part of the solution?
OPINION: Despite what DairyNZ says, increasing production per cow or hectare can help to dilute costs and increase profitability.