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DairyNZ Farmers' Forum
5-6th May 2010, Mystery Creek Events Centre
Introduction and Contents View PDF (253kb)
Competitiveness
Economic outlook, industry competitiveness - Global dairy trends, factors likely to influence our industry and DairyNZ's new competitiveness measure. What is New Zealand's competitive advantage as a dairy exporter?
Dr David McCall - General Manager Extension & Development, DairyNZ View PDF (62kb)
The public view
What do people really think about dairy farming and what can we do about it? The first results of DairyNZ's new public perception research and some ways to tackle the issues.
Sarah Fraser - GM Marketing & Communications, DairyNZ View PDF (66kb)
The most profitable frontier
Getting the best out of your farming system.
Gaynor Tierney - Dairy Farmer, Hamilton View PDF (85kb)
The feed conversion efficiency trial
Getting more for less: feed conversion efficiency - Insight into New Zealand's largest dairy research trial to identify animals that produce more milk from less feed; the science behind it and where the trials are at.
Dr. Garry Waghorn - Senior Scientist, DairyNZ View PDF (105kb)
Calf rearing
Successful calf rearing - Managing replacements and bobbies. Plunket tips for raising healthy calves.
Dr. Paul Muir - Poukawa Research Station View PDF (63kb)
InCalf - what's in it for you?
Integrating improved reproduction performance into daily decisions and the benefits possible.
Katrina Roberts - InCalf Adviser and Veterinarian, Animal Health Centre View PDF (141kb)
What can a cow stomach?
Understand how a cow uses feed energy. Plus, learn about the potential pitfalls and opportunities to better utilise supplementary feed.
Dr. John Roche - Principal Scientist, DairyNZ View PDF (299kb)
Milking Frequency
Research and reality. The latest once-a-day research and what farmers are finding in practise.
Prof. Colin Holmes View PDF (755kb)
Milking Frequency 2
Research and reality. The latest once-a-day research and what farmers are finding in practise.
Dr. Eric Hillerton View PDF (59kb)
Weathering the future
Resilience to weather events, sustainable systems and decision rules.
Kevin Macdonald - Senior Scientist, DairyNZ and Phillipa Hedley - Business Developer, DairyNZ View PDF (133kb)
Feeds for the future
What is the potential to increase feed supply on your farm? New crops, new cultivars and genetic advances.
Dave Clark - Principal Scientist, DairyNZ View PDF (162kb)
Genetic modification
Getting the best out of genomic selection - Understanding the bull choices available to you and what gains you can make within your herd.
Dr. Bruce Thorrold - Strategy & Investment Leader - Productivity, DairyNZ View PDF (63kb)
Steps to wealth creation
For sharemilkers, contract milkers and very progressive staff.
Lynaire Ryan - Business Developer, DairyNZ View PDF (464kb)
Presenter Bios View PDF (253kb)
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