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DairyNZ: winter grazing rules must be practical on-farm
26 August 2021
Proposed changes to winter grazing regulations released by Government today appear to be a sensible step forward, but DairyNZ will review the fine print to help deliver rules that work on-farm.
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Flood info for South Island farmers
04 August 2021
Flood-affected farmers in the South Island are being encouraged to make use of livestock feed support services funded by MPI.
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Farmer motivation high for successful winter grazing
22 July 2021
DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand are encouraged by reports of good winter grazing this year and farmers nudging other farmers to deliver on good practice too.
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Ireland and NZ expertise shared at Pasture Summit this week
05 July 2021
Speakers from Ireland and New Zealand are coming together at the joint binational Pasture Summit forum this week. The local and international speakers will focus on whether pasture is still the way forward, providing interesting and topical discussions.
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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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DairyNZ welcomes immigration changes
17 September 2019
DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming today’s announcement that the Government will be streamlining the employer assisted work visa process to help businesses and farms fill skills shortages.
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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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Farmers support additional efforts for wintering practices
07 August 2019
New Zealand’s farming sector supports additional efforts to improve winter grazing practices on farms, with a particular focus on animal welfare.
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