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Working group focused on clear advice
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 2:25 pm | DairyNZ
The industry-led working group looking at the issues with swedes affecting dairy cattle in Southland says a key priority will be developing clear and agreed advice for farmers. More >>
Keep a close eye on farm costs, says DairyNZ
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 5:21 pm | DairyNZ
Dairy farmers should pay close attention to farm costs this season, says industry body DairyNZ, in response to the reduced 2014/15 forecast milk price announced yesterday. More >>
Director election for DairyNZ
Monday, 28 July 2014, 4:57 pm | DairyNZ
Nominations will open next month for a new farmer-elected director for DairyNZ’s board following the resignation of current board member Barbara Kuriger. More >>
New CEO for primary industry alliance
Monday, 14 July 2014, 3:20 pm | DairyNZ
Andy Somerville has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for the Primary Industry Capability Alliance (PICA). PICA is a collaboration between New Zealand Young Farmers; DairyNZ; Beef and Lamb NZ; PrimaryITO; Taratahi; Ministry for Primary ... More >>
Farmers key in foot and mouth detection
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:56 pm | DairyNZ
Prevention against one of New Zealand’s biggest biosecurity risks – foot and mouth disease (FMD) – has been given a leg-up with specialist training in Nepal. More >>
Cow comfort key to stand-off pads
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 10:37 am | DairyNZ
Farmers considering investing in stand-off pads must make cow comfort their number one priority, according to new DairyNZ research. Information from the three-year study into stand-off pads, a farm facility which helps farmers prevent pasture damage ... More >>
StockSense workshops take pressure off calving
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 10:53 am | DairyNZ
DairyNZ is running 19 StockSense events in June and July to help farmers prepare for the calving season. The events are split into two workshops – one for junior staff and one for senior staff – with each workshop focusing on developing skills ... More >>
DairyNZ’s research head retires
Monday, 3 March 2014, 10:12 am | DairyNZ
DairyNZ’s research head retires DairyNZ chief scientist Dr Eric Hillerton has announced he will leave his post at the industry body later this year, having decided to semi-retire. Dr Hillerton says one of the most rewarding parts of being a scientist with DairyNZ ... More >>
New Dairy Industry Strategy Sets Ambitious Agenda
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 4:15 pm | DairyNZ
Dairy farming groups in New Zealand set out a clear and ambitious agenda today for sustaining the development of their industry and addressing community and global expectations for continual improvement in on-farm environmental practices. More >>
Pond course builds expertise
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9:23 am | DairyNZ
A course, being run nationwide, is giving contractors and designers of farm dairy effluent ponds a chance to build their expertise and stay up-to-date on industry developments. More >>
Growing more grass in colder months not a load of gibberish
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 4:41 pm | DairyNZ
A recent study has found using the plant hormone gibberellic acid as an alternative to nitrogen fertiliser in late winter and early spring can significantly improve pasture growth at a time when dairy farmers start grazing stock more heavily after ... More >>
Southland farmers urged to register for Farmers’ Forum
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 4:40 pm | DairyNZ
DairyNZ’s national series of Farmers’ Forum is coming to Invercargill on Wednesday, 15 May. More >>
DairyNZ welcomes funding to develop future leaders
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 4:19 pm | DairyNZ
DairyNZ congratulates the Dairy Women’s Network on its successful bid for government funding. More >>
Preparing new staff for the season ahead
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 3:44 pm | DairyNZ
DairyNZ is reminding dairy farmers to prepare for new employees as the new season nears. More >>
Efficient cows with no need to watch their weight
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 11:44 am | DairyNZ
We all know people who seem to eat a lot and stay thin, and other unlucky individuals who eat little, but weigh a bit too much. More >>
DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum takes science to the regions
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 6:32 pm | DairyNZ
DairyNZ’s latest research will be showcased at a nationwide series of Farmers’ Forum events during April and May. More >>
DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum takes science to the regions
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 5:40 pm | DairyNZ
DairyNZ’s latest research will be showcased at a nationwide series of Farmers’ Forum events during April and May. More >>
Farmers Need To Know ‘They Are Not Alone’, Says DairyNZ
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:19 pm | DairyNZ
Farmers Need To Know ‘They Are Not Alone’, Says DairyNZ Industry body DairyNZ is joining with other agencies and organisations to co-ordinate a range of drought support mechanisms for Northland and other North Island dairy farmers, with a focus ... More >>
Cultivar information aids autumn pasture decisions
Monday, 25 February 2013, 6:43 pm | DairyNZ
DairyNZ is encouraging farmers to use the latest Forage Value Index lists to help make decisions on perennial ryegrass cultivars. More >>
NZAEL releases revised economic values
Monday, 18 February 2013, 9:43 am | DairyNZ
Revised economic values from the National Breeding Objective (NBO) review of dairy cattle were released by DairyNZ subsidiary NZ Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL) today. More >>
