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500 dairy farmers share their insights at nationwide meetings
19 December 2019
Around 500 dairy farmers turned out at 33 meetings across the country to share their thoughts on issues affecting them, be updated on levy-funded research and talk about what the future focus should be for DairyNZ investment.
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Dairy Environment Leaders are embracing change
09 December 2019
DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are optimistic about the future of dairy farming and energized to drive positive change.
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Planning for a successful 2020 winter starts now
26 September 2019
Careful planning in spring is an important part of successful wintering – and it starts with choosing the right paddocks to grow winter crops in.
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Deferred grazing on trial
10 September 2019
In March 2018, DairyNZ started a plot-scale trial to look at ways of recovering perennial ryegrass populations through grazing management.
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Surplus survival in the south
10 September 2019
Leading into spring, many South Island farmers have had average pasture covers above target.
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Maximising profit from your homegrown feed
10 September 2019
For New Zealand dairy farmers, the number-one driver of profit is homegrown feed eaten.
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Capturing hybrid vigour in perennial ryegrass breeding
09 September 2019
Developing a hybrid breeding method for perennial ryegrass has the potential to increase gains in annual dry matter yield.
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Fodder beet's effect on the liver
02 September 2019
What happens to a cow’s liver during the transition to a fodder beet diet? DairyNZ has been investigating.
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Saving for a rainless day
01 September 2019
Find out how deferred grazing is helping Waikato sharemilkers Martin and Hazel Kelly to achieve healthier cows, healthier pastures and a healthier bottom line.
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Digging deep for top crops and cows
01 September 2019
For Ewen and Diane, successful winter grazing is about understanding the soils, planning ahead and managing crops well to keep cows in top shape.
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Waste milk: is it calf feed?
01 July 2019
Waste milk has traditionally been fed to calves to dispose of milk that can’t be sent for supply, but is this a good idea?
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Are there reproduction gains in feeding starch over fibre?
01 July 2019
In theory, starch-based feeds increase the levels of hormones involved in fertility, but does that lead to improved reproduction?
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Aiming high with grazed forages
23 April 2019
A recent DairyNZ experiment examined how grazed forage dry matter can help lift milk production and profit.
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Reaching their pasture potential
15 April 2019
Putting pasture first is paying off for Don and Kirsten Watson, who peak milk 270 cows on their Kaipara Harbour farm.
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