Synthetic milk
OPINION: Will synthetic milk derail NZ's economy?
Three finalists for the prestigious Dairy Woman of the Year award have been named by the Dairy Women's Network.
Bloat is a condition commonly suffered by mature cattle, in which their rumen distends for various reasons.
After a tough season many dairy farmers may be considering extending the milking period of their cows to create more cashflow.
An inexpensive autumn feed test can guard against mineral deficiencies in dairy and beef cows that can lead to low growth rates and poor milk yields.
Given the tough financial situation, it is time for dairy farmers to rely more on pasture production and to plan how to get more milk from fewer cows.
An aerial possum kill using 1080 poison is planned for the high Kaweka Range between Taupo and Hawke's Bay this winter, says OSPRI.
The Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, says the proposed animal welfare regulations now out for consultation are very important for the NZ primary sector.
Dairy farmers in 2013 committed to the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord which requires them to have a riparian management plan by 2020.
Farms' demands for large water volumes requires water storage in tanks and troughs, with potential for contamination.
Autumn rains mean pasture covers are looking pretty good in many regions.
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Dairy farmers wanting to spread risk and income source are enquiring about Firstlight Wagyu genetics, says the company's supply manager Peter Keeling.
Adding value to New Zealand's dairy produce was the strong theme of the official opening of Westland Milk Products' new UHT plant at Rolleston last week.
Attend the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) 2016 in Invercargill, and invest in yourself and your business.
Right now trading conditions for New Zealand dairying are as challenging as I have seen.
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