Recent modelling work completed under a joint project by DairyNZ
and AgResearch suggests that the economics of growing summer crops
is highly dependent on yield and the value placed on pasture
renewal.
"The break-even yields for maize and turnips at a
DairyNZ is welcoming the fact the government says it needs to be
realistic about agriculture in an emissions trading scheme
(ETS).
"We're still seriously worried about the risk of New Zealand
kneecapping its biggest export industry, but it's pleasing
DairyNZ is urging caution in interpreting recent CRV AmBreed
analysis that questions the accuracy of $BW estimates for bulls
graduating from sire proving schemes.
"DairyNZ takes the question of $BW accuracy very seriously,"
says DairyNZ Strategy and I
DairyNZ says there has been an unprecedented level of interest
in the three member-elected director positions on its board, with
14 nominations.
Chairman John Luxton says he is pleased with the level of
interest in the forthcoming election and delight
DairyNZ says the Select Committee report on the Emissions
Trading Scheme reinforces just how difficult it is going to be to
reduce New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions while at the same
time ensuring the country's most important export industry is no
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