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Thumbs up to farmers, processors from council

The Tasman District Council says a considerable amount of work has been done since 2012 by the dairy industry - DairyNZ, Fonterra, and Westland Milk with farmers on effluent management.

A survey of effluent management on the 124 dairy farms in the Tasman region has given thumb up to farmers and dairy companies.

'We want an Aussie-style agreement'

UK Minister for Trade Liz Truss has committed to a free trade agreement with New Zealand.

What happens in the next six weeks will be critical for New Zealand to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK, according to the executive director of the Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ), Kimberly Crewther.

Giving calves the best

Calves need trace elements from day one.

Waikato farmer Ed Grayling milks 430 cows on mostly peat soil that is low on trace elements.

Feed system helping grow top heifers

The practical benefits of Advantage Feeders newly released M1000HD model uses a three-way restriction system that offers supplements to animals, in small amounts, often.

Feeding livestock can bring with it several challenges including labour shortages, wasted feed, higher prices for smaller quantities, intake monitoring and dominant animals bullying more timid individuals.

Hard hat or hard head

A recently released coroner's report into the death of a South Canterbury farmworker in 2019 raised the question of the suitability of safety helmets currently being used on farms.

The best of both worlds

When it comes to balance it doesn't get better than the production of Friesians paired with the efficiency of Jerseys.

Scientist noted for pioneering work in animal evaluation

The model Bevin Harris and his team developed is perhaps the greatest step forward in animal evaluation since Breeding Worth was introduced in 1996.

LIC Science Leader Bevin Harris has been recognised for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.

Strong industry partnerships will protect farming's future

Strong industry partnerships will be cruical to protecting the future of New Zealand's primary industries as farming becomes increasingly data driven.

Don't take away farmers' rights

Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) are becoming a very important topic for farmers.

Significant Natural Areas (SNA) are becoming a very important topic for farmers who are finding that parts of their properties have been or will be designated as SNA’s due to a perceived high level of indigenous biodiversity and will be captured under the proposed National Policy Statement (NPS) for Indigenous Biodiversity.