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Farmers facing dry conditions urged to plan ahead

21 January 2020

With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ has put together some tips for farmers managing through challenging conditions.
Future, food and science at upcoming Farmers' Forums

20 January 2020

Five Farmers' Forums being held across New Zealand in February and March will discuss the future of dairy farming.
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.
Winning at Nitrate Reductions

12 December 2019

A collaborative six-year programme researching how to reduce nitrate leaching on farm has won a Significant Achievement Award.
The power of combining field trials and modelling

10 December 2019

Combining field trial data with simulation models can offer new insights into complex plant-soil interactions.
Tactical use of nitrogen fertiliser

09 December 2019

How can farmers assist pasture growth without compromising the environment or profits?
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.
Effects of removing imported feed

04 December 2019

We look at the effects of removing imported supplementary feed from a pasture-based dairy system.
Ag path leads to Southland

02 December 2019

DairyNZ’s new Southland/South Otago regional leader Ollie Knowles may have been raised in a big city, but it’s rural New Zealand that has captured his heart.
Setting up for the future

02 December 2019

Key changes made by Waikato dairy farmers Sam and Jacqui Owen have laid their on-farm groundwork for 2020 and beyond.
Summer pasture management

02 December 2019

Adjusting rotation length now will set your farm up for a smoother run when the summer dry arrives.
Taskforce report will build on the good work underway

25 November 2019

The Winter Grazing Taskforce report released today provides some constructive recommendations the sector can build on.
Plantain research a game-changer for farmers

30 January 2019

Game-changing new research into how plantain crops can reduce nitrogen (N) loss from dairy farms will see Upper Manawatu farmers at the forefront of dairy science.
Science snapshot: cutting to the chase: the effects of pre-graze mowing

20 December 2018

Find out if mowing before grazing achieve target pasture residuals and/or improve cow and pasture performance.
How much pasture and crop could potentially be eaten on your farm?

18 December 2018

A new tool dairy farmers can use to increase the amount of pasture and crop eaten by their herds, raising farm performance.