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Meeting milk cooling rules

Farmers are urged to check the performance of current plate heat exchangers in their milking sheds.

The Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Code of Practice for the design and operation of Farm Dairies introduced new milk cooling standards over two years ago.

Refrigeration is crucial in milking shed

Refrigeration is a key element in ensuring milk is cooled and stored at the correct temperature and there are a range a range of products and solutions for dairy farms of varying sizes.

Taking the heat out of milk cooling

Southland dairy farmers Ferdinand Vries and Stacey Young say when it came to upgrading their milk cooling system, they wanted a unit that was not only reliable and cost-effective but also energy efficient.

For Southland dairy farmers Ferdinand Vries and Stacey Young, running an environmentally friendly operation has become top priority in recent years.

A winning formula for good cows

Te Hau Holsteins have taken out two prestigious titles at the New Zealand Dairy Event.

A Waikato dairy farming couple have proven they’re at the top their game, taking out two prestigious titles at New Zealand’s largest cattle showing event.

Case for Jersey genetics has never been stronger

In a recent Jersey Advantage survey, 60% of respondents said they were planning to make breed changes to their herd over the next five years, with over half of those planning to increase their use of Jersey genetics.

Breeding and genetics are a long-term game and it’s three years from the time we make the choice around which straw or bull to use, until we really know whether it’s been a smart decision. So, it’s understandable that most farmers are thinking ahead when it comes to their breeding.

Oz stockfeed trader expands into NZ

CopRice, a major provider of stockfeed in eastern Australia is expanding its operational footprint into New Zealand for the first time.

Leading Australian food exporter SunRice is expanding into New Zealand with the purchase of Ingham’s dairy nutrition business.

Study grant opens doors

Sophie Ridd, the 2021 Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Massey University student Sophie Ridd is this year’s recipient of Ravensdown’s Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship.

Pasture-based farming helps keep carbon footprint low

Fonterra says that pasture-based farming is what has kept the New Zealand dairy industry's footprint low.

Fonterra says new analysis showing New Zealand dairy farms having the lowest carbon footprint in the world is a result of the country’s unique pasture-based farming.

Tackling climate change

Like Team New Zealand, dairy farmers must innovate to keep ahead of global competition.

OPINION: Is it time to take a deep breath and stop to consider the whole climate change debate on a global scale rather than just based on New Zealand’s commitments under the Paris Accord?