DairyNZ 2007-08 Economic Survey, released today, shows that even
in a year with high payouts and many regions adversely affected by
drought, that the average cost of milk production (operating
expenses per kilogram of milksolids) is the best indicator
DairyNZ says many dairy farmers throughout the country are facing a difficult spring due to low pasture covers.
"Ideally farmers should aim to get average pasture cover at calving to a minimum of 2,100kg DM/ha, however many dairy farms are currently 200-
DairyNZ says the weather over the last few months has meant it's going to be a tough start for new pastures this spring.
DairyNZ pasture specialist Rob Brazendale says the dry autumn and wet winter has meant the establishment of new grass paddocks has be
Farmers will get to see a range of ways farms are managing
winter conditions as DairyNZ's 'Wintering Systems Tour' arrives in
Clinton and Clydevale on 23 July.
DairyNZ's South Otago consulting officer Caroline Hadley said
the day has been put on due t
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