Displaying items by tag: weather
Summer feed options
Feed shortages happen every summer. Ian Williams, Pioneer forage specialist explains some options to fill the feed gap.
Great, average or poor summer?
LIC national FarmWise manager, Edward Hardie on the decisions dairy farmers need to make now for a good summer.
Euro sprayer industry to get a shake-up
Prolonged drought in Australia and a downturn in agriculture in the US and Ukraine are affecting the European farm machinery sector.
Minimising winter grazing damage
While winter feed crops are crucial in Simon O’Meara’s farm system, the West Otago sheep and beef farmer is making changes to cut their damage to the environment.
Activists’ aerial attack
Farmers are bracing for a major animal rights campaign against their winter grazing practices.
Good stock handling averts mud hazard
“Wet and muddy winter conditions increase the risks to the welfare of livestock,” says Kate Littin, Ministry for Primary Industries manager animal welfare.
Support valued — survey
A recent survey has highlighted the important role of the Rural Trust Support during natural disasters.
Caring for livestock in wild winter weather
With winter setting in, farmers are being reminded to keep an eye on animal welfare.
Are your heifers experiencing an autumn hangover?
Most of New Zealand has just been through yet another long dry spell which has translated to poor feed supply and quality for both the girls in herd and R2’s arriving home.
Pasture growth raises morale
Scattered rain over the past few weeks has been enough to encourage new pasture growth, helping to raise morale amongst Waikato’s farmers.
