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OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the…
We're losing it, soil that is. And we need to do more to stop the slide of this precious asset into waterways and ultimately the ocean.
There's no better time than now to reevaluate how you use palm kernel extract (PKE).
Cleaner rivers, welfare, environmental footprint, carbon footprint, dirty dairying... the list goes on. Buzzwords are driving changes to legislation and the way dairy farmers will have to operate in the future.
Want to earn or save a dollar while also reducing your impact on the environment? DairyNZ’s sustainability team shares 10 steps that will cost you little or nothing.
In managing contaminants on your farm, part of the solution might be right under your nose. DairyNZ environment manager Dr David Burger explains.
Dairy farmers looking to step off-farm and into the boardroom are being sought by DairyNZ.
We hear that methane produced by cows is terrible for the environment; in 2015 it comprised 16% of all greenhouse gases.
Who would have predicted an attack on dairying in Morrinsville?
Change is coming to yoghurt, now poised to be the next big nut-milk trend.
Is the anti-1080 campaign taking an ugly turn?
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It's not always easy making sure your staff enjoy coming to work, right?
Getting good staff is just one of the challenges faced by dairy farming businesses. But are we doing enough as employers to create environments where good people want to work?
Similar to a high breeding worth cow, a high genetic merit ryegrass cultivar won’t fulfil its potential if it’s not managed properly.
With summer bringing hot conditions to many parts of the country, it’s important to ensure cows avoid heat stress and their health is closely monitored.
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