A Waikato roadshow will reveal how to maximise the potential of
effluent and let it pay dividends for the farm business.
Field days are being held on six Waikato dairy farms from
November 3-18 in Reporoa, West Hamilton, Te Aroha, Hauraki Plains,
Piopi
New Zealand dairy farmers have voted to retain sitting DairyNZ
directors Alistair Body and Barbara Kuriger on the board of their
industry good organisation. A third position, created by the
retirement of long-standing industry good director Jim van der
More than 1,600 farmers have attended the first round of the DairyNZ Tight Management campaign local on-farm events.
"We are seeing all sorts of farmers at these events, from those who are looking forward to making a profit this season through to those w
DairyNZ say it is worth investing in soil tests and independent
advice as well as utilising your nutrient budget when it comes to
fertiliser application decisions.
"The return from good analysis and advice on determining
fertiliser applications is hig
DairyNZ is urging farmers to monitor pasture conditions and stock health.
"Current conditions of wet overcast weather resulting in low dry matter intakes, combined with quality second round pastures containing high nitrogen and potassium concentrations a