Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
M. bovis cull the ‘only way’ – O’Connor
‘It was the only way forward,’ says the Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, on the decision to slaughter more than 22,000 cows with M. bovis.
Time’s up for whole-herd antibiotics use
It is time to move away from whole-herd antibiotics to protect stock against mastitis at drying-off, says DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Lacy-Hulbert.
Farming systems to go – DairyNZ
Environment minister David Parker has told DairyNZ he wants action fast on water quality, says Carol Barnao, DairyNZ general manager policy and advocacy.
Attracting the best staff
Getting good staff is a big challenge faced by dairy farming businesses. But are we doing enough as employers to create environments where good people want to work?
Are you compliant with the new rules?
Are you prepared for the new milk cooling regulations to take effect on June 1?
Chance for farmers to take leadership on climate change
Reducing onfarm emissions is a challenge facing all farmers, not just dairy. In fact, it is one of the biggest challenges facing the food producing sector worldwide.
Kale stands up well to drought
Kale is normally used as a winter feed crop. With a deep root system it has good drought tolerance.
Maize can make the difference
Maize is a vital crop that consumes a lot of farmers’ time and money, says DairyNZ.
Attracting good staff: what sets you apart?
We all know how hard it can be to attract quality staff, and how great it is when you find someone that works hard, knows their stuff and has the right attitude.
Cloud over fodder beet long-term
Farm veterinarians are struggling with the emerging health effects of long-term fodder beet use on dairy farms, says DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley.
