Displaying items by tag: Taranaki

Thursday, 16 June 2022 08:55

Smart ways to lower working hours

With milkings typically taking around 17 to 24 hours a week per worker, many farmers have been focusing on milking smarter to reduce hours and creative ways to shorten the working week - like the 22% who report they are using flexible milking.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 09:55

Tricky season for Naki farmers

It's been a very challenging season for Taranaki dairy farmers, according to local DairyNZ consulting officer, Ashley Primrose.

Published in General News
Thursday, 24 June 2021 10:55

Being green and profitable

A major, three-year research project is underway in Taranaki to see what can be done to practically reduce the environmental footprint of dairy farmers and, above all, ensure that farms remain profitable. Reporter Peter Burke looks at the initiative and how it's progressing.

Published in Management
Monday, 31 May 2021 10:43

A million plants go to Taranaki farmers

A million native plants have been distributed to Taranaki farmers by Taranaki Regional Council.

Published in General News
Thursday, 29 October 2020 11:54

State funding for riparian planting

More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with a million native plants next winter as the region’s farmers take advantage of a $5 million government boost.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 10:23

$5m Govt boost for Taranaki planting

More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with almost a million native plants next winter.

Published in General News
Monday, 22 June 2020 09:20

Naki sets native planting record 

Almost 600,000 native plants were distributed to farmers, last week, as part of Taranaki’s Riparian Management Programme.

Published in General News
Thursday, 20 February 2020 12:58

End of an era for Taranaki stud

A Taranaki farmer’s 40-year commitment to breeding Holstein Friesians is set to come to an emotional end.

Published in Management
Friday, 18 October 2019 08:55

Taranaki ‘people power’ shines

Taranaki ‘people power’ is modelling how all Kiwis should get out there and do stuff, says the regional council.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 13:55

Taranaki reeling from too much rain

Dairy farmers living in the shadow of Mt Taranaki are doing it tough as the rain keeps on falling.

Published in General News
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