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Current conditions can cause animal health issues
Friday, 2 October 2009, 10:18 am | Dairy NZ
“Current conditions of wet overcast weather resulting in low dry matter intakes, combined with quality second round pastures containing high nitrogen and potassium concentrations and cows heading towards peak milk, are causing problems on some dairy ... More >>
To crop or not to crop?
Friday, 25 September 2009, 1:40 pm | Dairy NZ
Recent modelling work completed under a joint project by DairyNZ and AgResearch suggests that the economics of growing summer crops is highly dependent on yield and the value placed on pasture renewal. More >>
ETS Amendments A Step In Right Direction
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 9:23 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ is welcoming the fact the government says it needs to be realistic about agriculture in an emissions trading scheme (ETS). More >>
NDDT and Dairy NZ reject Summit-Quinphos claims
Thursday, 25 June 2009, 11:06 am | Dairy NZ
The Northland Dairy Development Trust (NDDT) and DairyNZ are rejecting claims by Summit-Quinphos that recent NDDT trial work supports the effectiveness of its SustaiN fertiliser. More >>
Prime Minister Launches Dairy Industry Strategy
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 10:56 am | Dairy NZ
Prime Minister John Key tonight [5th May] launched the Strategy for New Zealand Dairy Farming at a function at Parliament. The Strategy sets the direction for the dairy industry for the next decade. It outlines the ways in which the industry will increase ... More >>
Clean streams accord part of a much bigger picture
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 11:19 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ says the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord is just one example of the initiatives undertaken to improve dairy farming’s effect on the environment, and it is a strong supporter of farmers taking action to meet the Accord. More >>
Phase One Of Ground-Breaking Project To Close
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 11:53 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ is ending Phase One of its robotic milking research project at Greenfield Farm at Newstead and the farm will close on 31 May 2009. More >>