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Three years on and M. bovis eradication effort is on track

22 July 2020

Today marks three years since Mycoplasma bovis was first detected in New Zealand. Finding this bacteria here was a shock to the industry, and kicked off one of New Zealand’s largest ever biosecurity responses.
Farmers rise to climate challenge

16 July 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is today joining with other primary sector leaders to launch a Primary Sector Climate Change Commitment: He Waka Eke Noa - our future in our hands to manage agricultural emissions.
Methane target change

15 July 2019

DairyNZ has released its submission on the Zero Carbon Bill and is calling on the Government to revise the methane target in the Bill to one that does not put at risk New Zealand’s world-leading dairy sector.
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?
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?
Cultivar performance under the FVI spotlight

16 July 2018

DairyNZ’s Forage Value Index (FVI) helps farmers choose the best-performing grasses for their region using its simple five-star rating system. Trials have now started to test the FVI systems under realistic dairy farm management conditions, as DairyNZ senior scientist Cáthal Wims explains.