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Wednesday, 1 February 2012 - Thursday, 1 March 2012

Farmers urged to make the most of the rain

Despite good levels of rainfall throughout the region, dairy farmers in South Otago and Southland are still managing difficult dry conditions. DairyNZ regional leader for Otago/Southland, Miranda Hunter, says most farmers have short-term plans in place... more...

Friday, 27 January 2012 - Monday, 27 February 2012

Otago events focus on effluent system design

Two DairyNZ events on aspects of effluent system design are being run for Otago dairy farmers in February. DairyNZ environmental extension specialist Donna Corbin The first event in Milton on February 7, will help farmers find out what... more...

Wednesday, 18 January 2012 - Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Still work to do to farm out of the dry

DairyNZ advises farmers that careful management decisions still need to be made over the next month, despite the good amounts of rain in Otago and Southland. DairyNZ Otago/Southland regional leader Miranda Hunter says farmers need to make the most of... more...

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 - Friday, 10 February 2012

DairyNZ scientist discovers a new piece to the fertility jigsaw

After examining more than 20,000 genes, a DairyNZ scientist has discovered why some cows are better at getting pregnant than others. DairyNZ scientist Caroline Walker DairyNZ scientist Caroline Walker has discovered there are about 1,500... more...

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