DairyNZ News

Wearables such as collars and ear tags can provide valuable insights into your cows’ wellbeing, but they work best alongside visual monitoring and physical examinations.

Could next season break a quarter-century trend by delivering two decent payouts in a row?

With dry and drought conditions hitting areas across the country, farmers have had to make some tough calls. Watch a recording of the webinar.

During the recent industry update to the Dairy Herd Testing Standard, it was agreed that certified testers ensure at least 85% of cows currently lactating and expected to supply a milk sample have their latest calving data recorded at the test event.

One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.

In farmlet trials and on farms across the country, the grazing herb is demonstrating its value as an N loss reduction tool.

The Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) Forum forum gives some of New Zealand’s most innovative farming leaders an opportunity to connect with each other, policy makers, politicians, and other influencers who shape the New Zealand dairy sector.

Scientists are delving into the complexities of methane emissions from grazing cows, aiming to develop more precise emission factors and mitigation strategies for our unique pasture-based systems.