Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Thursday, 15 September 2016 11:55

Grassy path to herd reproduction

For Wilfred van Beek, getting the basics right in a simple grass-fed system has led to successful herd reproduction and repeatability.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 07:55

Co-op, bank sign for good yarns

Award-winning mental health scheme GoodYarn is writing a new chapter as it grows around the country.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 September 2016 06:55

Events to help make most of ‘money months’

DairyNZ's Tactics for spring events kicked off in the Waikato last week, aimed at helping farmers manage their pasture during the most productive time of the year on-farm.

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 September 2016 21:55

‘Mild flavour’ to September – MetService

With calving and lambing in full swing and many farmers in the North Island recovering from floods, snow storms and FE outbreaks, Peter Burke asks around the regions to see how things are panning out.

Published in Management
Thursday, 08 September 2016 20:55

PGP gaining traction – Guy

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says an independent study shows Primary Growth Partnerships (PGP) can generate $6.4 billion by 2025.

Published in Agribusiness
Monday, 05 September 2016 23:55

BCS records system changing

A change will be made this month to the way body condition score (BCS) records are treated before they enter the animal evaluation (AE) system.

Published in Management
Monday, 05 September 2016 21:55

Fast in-calf achieves good calving

Getting cows in-calf quickly is the key to achieving a good calving pattern, says DairyNZ.

Published in Management
Sunday, 04 September 2016 19:55

How will you manage your farm’s footprint?

With the impending release of the ‘Healthy River’s Plan for Change’, Owl Farm’s next Farm Focus Day on Wednesday, September 14 will include a session on changing environmental legalisation.

Published in General News
Saturday, 03 September 2016 10:21

BCS normally a good guide to fat reserves in animal

Assessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves, according to DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 02 September 2016 10:44

M’s the word during calving

Everyone in the farm team, from owner to employee, can boost their motivation during calving by understanding how to tackle ‘the M word’ on a daily basis.

Published in Farm Health
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