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Changing Drains Into Ecosystems

A drain is sometimes considered a negative word associated with depletion, exhaustion and loss of resources.

Published in Opinion

B+LNZ Chair Highlights Future Focus at Annual Meeting

The Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) annual meeting held in Timaru today saw directors' fees raised and the appointment of KPMG as an auditor for the levy body.

Published in General News

Boosting Crop Production by Spreading Effluent

Pahiatua farmer Jamie Harris has put in place a simple effluent management system.

Tararua district farmer Jamie Harris milks around 400 cows using a split calving system on his farm, Crossdale Dairies.

Published in Management

Watermetrics highlights smarter water monitoring for farms

Water management is an integral component of sustainable farming practices, according to Watermetrics.

Published in Management

Jessica Kilday wins BrightSIDE dairy scholarship

BrightSIDE scholarship winner, Jessica Kilday.

The South Island Dairy Event's BrightSIDE has named Jessica Kilday as the recipient of the BrightSIDE Scholarship, recognising her commitment to furthering her education and future career in the New Zealand dairy industry.

Published in Management

SIDE returns with focus on dairy leadership

SIDE was last held at Lincoln University in 2024.

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) returns to Lincoln University next month.

Published in Management

Cresslands Stud's Century of Change

Cresslands’ 500-strong herd of Holstein Friesians are the result of almost a century of breeding.

The subdivision and sale of the Rangiora's Coldstream Estate in 1921 was advantageous for not one, but four Cantebury families - but one in particular has become synonymous with outstanding Holstein Friesian cattle.

Published in Management

Probiotics and Prebiotics Could Help Reduce Somatic Cell Counts in Late Lactation

As milk production falls, somatic cell counts tend to increase.

Somatic cell counts on the rise in late lactation?

Published in Farm Health

Editorial: Live Exports Dead in the Water

OPINION: Public opinion, political pragmatism and commercial and market reality have caused the Government to abandon introducing legislation into Parliament to legalise the shipment by sea of live animals - mainly cows - to overseas destinations.

Published in Opinion