Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Grass proves most profitable at research farm
A grass-system dairy farm returned the best profit in the 2015-16 season compared to a cropping farm and a PKE supplement system in an ongoing trial in Northland.
New generation needs to roll in grass
DairyNZ's extension manager Andrew Reid says there’s some truth in the suggestion that a whole generation of farmers have never relied solely on grazing their cows on grass.
Design key to indoor barn success
Correct design is crucial to the success of indoor barn dairy farming, says farm consultant Keith Woodford.
Teachers enjoy first-hand look at agri-sector
Please do it again next year.
Cows must put their best feet forward
A race car with the best engine is never going to win unless the tyres allow it to get power to the ground, and dairy cows should be looked at in a similar light, says ‘The Hoofman’ – Johan Buys.
Residuals under control add to bottom line
Owl Farm, a partnership between St Peters School Cambridge and Lincoln University, strives to demonstrate best practice in dairy farming and to encourage young people into the industry.
Wet spring woes
Almost constant rain will have long term implications for dairy farmers in the North Island, says DairyNZ’s general manager of extension, Andrew Reid.
‘Misleading’ ad draws complaint
DairyNZ has laid a complaint over a Greenpeace advertisement that says industrial dairy farming and massive irrigation schemes are polluting waterways.
Feds fly into action over quake
Federated Farmers is putting up two helicopters today to check on farmers isolated by the earthquake.
Waikato farmers face ‘whopping’ bills for Healthy Rivers
Farmers in Waikato face bills of up to $750,000 to comply with a proposed plan to improve fresh water quality.
