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January 2008

Tips for getting through the summer dry period

Posted On: Thursday, 31 January 2008

The current dry period is causing serious problems for dairy farmers as it has arrived earlier than in previous years and has come off the back of a variable, and in some cases, very wet spring. "With the high milk payout influencing stock retention deci

Dry Summer Causing Headaches For Farmers

Posted On: Thursday, 31 January 2008

With many parts of New Zealand basking in the grip of a long, hot summer, industry good body DairyNZ suggests the importance of dairy farmers paying close attention to stock and pasture management in order to avoid problems if the dry period continues. P

Plan ahead to get through the dry summer

Posted On: Thursday, 31 January 2008

As the summer sun gets hotter and the forecast for rain weakens Industry good DairyNZ warns dairy farmers to keep a close eye on farm management by planning ahead to get them through the next few months without any catastrophes. Although the countryside