Red line on dairy
OPINION: As India negotiates to open its borders to more global products, dairy is proving a sticky issue.
'Farmers stealing from farmers' is how dairy farmer David Quigley describes thieves stealing 36 of his premier milking cows in night-time raids in December.
Fonterra is welcoming the Government's move to lift restrictions on trade with Iran, a key butter partner.
A Canterbury dairy farm has been penalised for employment law breaches in what the Labour Inspectorate says "not uncommon" mistake in holiday entitlements.
Milk production may be falling but Fonterra's exports are soaring.
Farmers are concerned Fonterra's forecast farmgate payout of $4.60/kgMS may be under threat.
Dairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.
Getting cows in calf well takes a year-round approach. The results achieved in the mating period are impacted by many factors earlier in the season or even in seasons gone by.
Every year New Zealand dairy farmers spend at least $400 million on animal health. This value encompasses all costs – from antibiotic treatment, through to drenches and minerals.
Cow lameness is a painful condition. As farm systems change, farm sizes grow and herd numbers expand, lameness is an increasing concern on New Zealand farms.
New Zealand Wool Services International chief executive John Dawson reports this week's auctions held in both centres saw slightly different price movements between them, however overall the local market remains firm.
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Leasing support land can work very well, however it commonly involves a big investment of time and money.
The dairy is a significant investment and can have a major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers.
Those entrants who used their summer holiday to prepare for the 2016 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards could have an advantage, as activity gears up in this year's competitions.
Dairy farmers are being urged to attend next month's profitable dairy farming conference in Ashburton.
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