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Proposed freshwater policies could cost NZ $6 billion
30 October 2019
Economic modelling by DairyNZ shows the proposed Essential Freshwater package could significantly harm New Zealand’s dairy sector and the wider national economy – by 2050, costing $6 billion per year.
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Changes in off paddock Minimum Standards
25 October 2019
New minimum standards for off paddock facilities in New Zealand.
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He waka eke noa partnership a better approach for farmers
24 October 2019
DairyNZ is welcoming today’s announcement that the Government have accepted the farming industry proposal – He waka eke noa - to build an enduring farm-level emission reduction framework in a partnership approach between the sector and government.
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Does under-milking cause mastitis?
01 October 2019
DairyNZ’s SmartSAMM project manager Jane Lacy-Hulbert looks at whether leaving milk in the udder really does lead to problems with cow health and milk quality.
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Shorter milking attracts staff
01 October 2019
Find out how milking efficiency helps to attract and retain staff through better labour management.
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Farmers becoming the experts
01 October 2019
DairyNZ is encouraging farmers who’ve had success with Milksmart to share their knowledge with others.
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Milking efficiency through extended milking intervals
01 October 2019
The latest on flexible milking from DairyNZ senior scientist Paul Edwards.
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Comparing cow breed for profitable grazing systems
20 June 2019
Cow breeds vary in their use of metabolisable energy for milk. This suggests that different cow breeds may offer farmers differing profit levels.
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Farm Debt Mediation Bill a welcome relief
19 June 2019
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming yesterday’s announcement of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill as an example of an initiative that will mean a lot to farmers who may be feeling financial pressure.
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Using data for mastitis detection
19 June 2019
On-farm technologies can measure individual cow performance and behaviour on a daily basis.
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Insight into winter on dairy farms
17 June 2019
Winter can be a challenging time for farmers. Rainfall and cold weather events inevitably make things wet underfoot and managing those conditions is particularly challenging for farms whose paddocks are home to animals.
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Genetics and liveweight gain influence heifer puberty timing
13 June 2019
DairyNZ’s latest research indicates an ‘age at puberty’ trait has potential to increase the rate of genetic improvement in cow fertility.
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Accurate records breed success
06 June 2019
Are the heifers you choose to keep the ones you think they are?
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