Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ

Friday, 26 February 2016 15:55

Taking a breather to share thoughts

With the GDT auction index continuing soggy or worse, unusual weather patterns and debt troubling many farmers, how are they coping at farm level?

Published in Management
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 13:25

Cow condition a worry in Northland

A Northland farm consultant is concerned at the loss in cow condition over the last two months.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 11:55

Poor conception rates may mask BVD

NZ dairy farmers are being encouraged to be vigilant about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) which DairyNZ says affects up to 60% of dairy cows and 90% of herds.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 23 February 2016 11:16

DairyNZ plan refocus on pasture

The New Zealand dairy industry has lost its way on growing and utilising pasture, says DairyNZ chief executive, Tim Mackle.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 23 February 2016 09:39

Summer threat of yellow bristle grass spread

Farmers are being reminded that this time of year is a peak one for the spread between properties of the damaging pest plant yellow bristle grass.

Published in General News
Friday, 19 February 2016 08:25

The Wright man for the job?

Bill Wright wants to see Beef + Lamb NZ become a strong advocate on behalf of red meat producers.

Published in General News
Sunday, 14 February 2016 17:55

Small dairy farmers content with their lot

New Lincoln University research has found many small dairy farmers are content with the size of their operation, despite the constant calls for economic growth.

Published in General News
Sunday, 14 February 2016 11:55

FE arrives early

Facial eczema (FE) has hit Horowhenua much earlier than normal due to lots of rain and high temperatures.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 February 2016 11:30

Great farmer turnout for effluent day

A fantastic dairy farmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day is a sign of the sector's commitment to doing the right thing by the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 February 2016 15:25

Help near at hand as pressure grows on farm

Onfarm cash income of farmers from all milk production this season will be under $4/kgMS, according to DairyNZ.

Published in General News
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