Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Tuesday, 02 August 2016 12:51

Break-even cost pared back, says DairyNZ

Industry body DairyNZ says the increased dividend and the maintained $4.25/kgMS farmgate milk price from Fonterra is some good news for farmers with shares.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 02 August 2016 12:04

Tactics campaign supports farmers

DairyNZ's Tactics campaign continues to support farmers through field days which will be underway in September and October.

Published in General News
Friday, 29 July 2016 10:55

Ensure a gold diet from day one

To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start, says DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 29 July 2016 07:55

Plan pasture cover pre-calving

The level of pasture cover at calving is very important, says DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health

Average bulk milk somatic cell count has substantially declined, as discovered in a study of milk supplied to Fonterra over five years, says Scott McDougall, from research provider Cognosco.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 28 July 2016 08:55

Higher input systems can be profitable

The Dairy Business of the Year recognises leading farms with high achievement in financial performance, people productivity and environmental management.

Published in Management
Friday, 15 July 2016 14:55

Slow, generous transition to fodder beet

Dairy farmers transitioning their herds onto winter fodder beet are being advised to take it slowly – but be generous.

Published in Farm Health

Knowing the signs and stages of labour, how to calf a cow and the immediate care needed after calving will increase the number of successful births, says DairyNZ.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 06:55

Turn riparian planting dreams into plans

An interactive web tool to help dairy farmers plan and implement plantings along their waterways is getting good uptake, says DairyNZ.

Published in General News

Sharemilking as a career path is alive and well, says a new report on progression in the dairy industry.

Published in General News
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