Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Young couple show how it’s done
A young dairy farming couple have increased their equity by at least $500,000 in two-three years on a less-than-ideal Far North farm and despite two years of low dairy payout.
Comfort key to cow barn success
Cow comfort is of prime importance in barn-based dairying, says a visiting British expert in cow housing systems.
Lake clean-up will hit farmers’ pockets
DairyNZ says a plan to manage nitrogen leaching in Lake Rotorua will hit dairy farmers’ pockets.
Farmers back healthy rivers proposal
Otorohanga dairy farmer Laurie Pottinger says good work in the fencing of waterways has noticeably improved water clarity in catchments.
No pain without gain for Westland Milk
Westland Milk Products’ (WMP) new chief executive says shareholders in the cooperative feel completely gutted at the performance of the co-op and they have every right to feel that way.
With the rain comes FE
A nationwide shortage of zinc – the preferred treatment for facial eczema -- is causing concern to dairy farmers in the North Island, especially in Waikato.
New water standards will cost farmers
Farmers are doing their bit to help the Government get 90% of lakes and rivers swimmable by 2040.
Cups-off early saves time
A time-saving strategy is to shorten the milking time for up to 20% of the herd, says DairyNZ scientist Dr Paul Edwards.
Will your milk cooler meet the new rules?
A plate heat exchanger (PHE) is the most effective means of cooling milk, says DairyNZ.
Tools for efficient milking, cow health
DairyNZ has put together in-depth tools and animations on how to milk efficiently while ensuring cow health.
