Plant-based bubble bursts
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An increasing number of Otago and Canterbury dairy farmers are realising the value of DNA testing their calves to help them make better breeding decisions, according to local CRV sales consultant Deborah Adair-Dagg.
In the past year, farmers using MyOSPRI have created just over 15,000 electronic farm-to-meatprocessor and 1300 farm-to-farm Animal Status Declarations (ASDs).
The lead up to another calving period means the next few weeks offer an opportunity to meet the nutritional demands of your cows.
As part of its strategic choice to lead in sustainability, Fonterra places a strong emphasis on calf wellbeing.
While most dairy farmers are heading into spring calving with lush grass cover, cows may need more starch and energy to compensate for pasture deficiencies this season.
Planning and preparing for calving with the farm team will reduce stress when calving is in full swing, and help keep everyone safe and healthy, says DairyNZ.
Holstein Friesian cows from the South Island of New Zealand were well-represented at the 2023 Holstein Friesian New Zealand-Semex NZ Ltd On-Farm Competition prizegiving, held in Nelson recently.
Ewes' feeding requirements increase in the latter stages of pregnancy and even more so during lactation.
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Farmers are crying foul over changes announced by the Government this week to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
Westland Milk has reaffirmed its commitment to pay farmer suppliers 10c above Fonterra farm gate milk price for the following…