Careful management will see farmers through the summer, even if
the Lower North Island region does not get significant rains
soon.
"We get dry periods like this most summers," said Louise Cook,
DairyNZ Consulting Officer Manawatu/Hawkes Bay. "The diff
Tatanui Dairy Farmer Wayne Berry is the new DairyNZ consulting officer for the region. He is responsible for working with farmers in the area spanning the Paeroa, Te Aroha, Wardville and North East Morrinsville regions.
Appointed in late November,
New tool available online: "Develop your own Strategic Plan"
Your Christmas break could become your most significant work period of 2008, according to DairyNZ Farm Business Project Manager Carolyn Bushell.
"It's a great time to reflect about the year ju
Bright young Kiwis have just two days to apply for
their share of more than $200,000 worth of scholarships on offer
from the dairy industry.
A total of 55 scholarships were awarded to top
Lincoln and Massey University students at the beginning of 2007
It has been a big few months for recent recipient of the New Zealand Rural Young Achievers Award, Louise Cook. She has recently transferred from the Waikato to Manawatu in her role as DairyNZ Consulting Officer and is now responsible for working