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OPINION: Reckless action by Greenpeace in 2024 forced Fonterra to shut down a drying plant for four hours, costing the co-op…
Range in body condition score (BCS) is as important as average BCS at calving, says DairyNZ.
In last month’s Dairy News, we discussed the common causes of dystocia (difficulty in giving birth) and ways it can be prevented.
Abigail Chase is a self-confessed “parasite geek” with the PhD anthelmintic treatment to match.
The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament last week, further strengthens New Zealand’s excellent reputation for animal welfare, say vets.
Researchers behind a new tool say it gives Australian dairy farmers the potential to double the net income per cow that arises due to genetic improvement.
How low will you go? How long will you stay there? Those are the questions Dairy NZ is asking at the latest round of ‘Tactics for Tight Times’ workshops around the country.
Proper housing is a cornerstone of successful calf rearing, says Christchurch company FlexiTunnel.
A large successful field day was held on May 5, organised by Pioneer Seeds on the property of Raewyn and David Bennett and their son Jeremy and his wife Lucy’s farm, at Richmond Downs near Matamata.
Stock agents are reporting that it is only recently that herd prices have come back because of Fonterra’s lower forecast payout for the 2015-16 season and following seasons.
LIC has opened a new $5 million herd testing facility in Hamilton.
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Milk prices are volatile and difficult to predict so farmers should approach next season with caution. DairyNZ economists look at how the 2015-16 season could shape up.
Fresh research by AgResearch scientists will help unlock mysteries about a serious West Coast agricultural pest and allow farmers to make better management decisions and potentially save money.
Four dairy farmers are among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Rates are being set nationwide as local authorities prepare their long term plans (LTP) for the next three years.
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