RURAL NEWS believes it is time for farmers around the country to take a stand against the constant carping and attacks by Fish & Game New Zealand on the dairy farming sector.

THE NATIONAL Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Animal Welfare (Dairy Cattle) Code of Welfare 2010.

MARCH ESTIMATES for New Zealand milk flows are for a double-digit percentage increase over the prior year when the drought had taken a firm grip, says Rabobank.

AS A schoolgirl in Yorkshire, northern England, Judith Swales delivered milk to neighbours before heading off to classes.

A2 IS planning to launch into the North American fresh milk market. It launched in China in November and is growing in Australia and the UK.

DAIRYNZ CHIEF scientist Dr Eric Hillerton will step down in July. He will remain involved in New Zealand through various dairy farming projects.

KEEP CALM and keep to budget is Lincoln University Dairy Farm’s response to this season’s payout crescendo.

IN AN area prone to summer dries, Mangaiti, near the Te Aroha town boundary on the Paeroa road, is where Jarrah Sheehan first went share milking. Now he and his wife Sheree and family are making rapid progress.

MEDIA STORIES have recently promoted continued use of single active injection and pour-on drenches in cattle.  The writers argue that though these products will almost certainly fail to control Cooperia because of widespread drench resistance, they are still likely to adequately control Ostertagia, which is the most pathogenic parasite of cattle.  But there are reasons why farmers should not follow this advice.

DAIRY INDUSTRY leaders say dairy farmers are investing millions of dollars in managing their environmental impact and taking their responsibilities seriously.