NAIT Bill passing sends strong message to farmers

12 December 2019

The National Animal Identification and Traceability (NAIT) Bill passed by Government yesterday sends a strong message to farmers about the importance of tracking all animal movements.

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.

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcome sector-wide vision

12 December 2019

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcome today’s launch of a shared sector-wide vision to be world leaders in the sustainable production of high-quality food and fibre.

Farmers managing floods encouraged to seek support

11 December 2019

As flood waters begin to recede and the full effects of damage is identified on the West Coast and around the Rangitata catchment, farmers are reminded to reach out for help if they need it.

Fat price affects breed profitability

11 December 2019

How do Jersey and Friesian cows compare for profitability now that milk fat is worth more than protein?

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.

Looking back, moving forward

02 December 2019

Five farmers featured in Inside Dairy in 2019 tell us about their year, where they’re heading in 2020 and what they’d like others to know about dairy farmers and the dairying sector.

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.

Teat spraying after Christmas

02 December 2019

Tempted to stop teat spraying at this time of year? It might simplify systems over summer but is it such a good idea in the long run?

Wise decisions at Owl Farm

02 December 2019

A 2018 Inside Dairy article prompted farm manager Tom Buckley to adjust his summer milking schedules.