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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.
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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.
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Tactical use of nitrogen fertiliser
09 December 2019
How can farmers assist pasture growth without compromising the environment or profits?
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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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Effects of removing imported feed
04 December 2019
We look at the effects of removing imported supplementary feed from a pasture-based dairy system.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Summer pasture management
02 December 2019
Adjusting rotation length now will set your farm up for a smoother run when the summer dry arrives.
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Wise decisions at Owl Farm
02 December 2019
A 2018 Inside Dairy article prompted farm manager Tom Buckley to adjust his summer milking schedules.
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Farmers’ tips for staying well
02 December 2019
How do other farmers look after themselves and their teams? Check out the advice below, including some great ideas from Farmstrong.
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Dairy Environment Leaders trade gumboots for suits
29 November 2019
The DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are hosting their 7th Annual farmer-led forum in Wellington from 2 – 4 December with a firm focus on supporting communities and embracing change, says DEL Chairwoman Tracy Brown.
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Dairy farmers producing more milk from fewer cows, latest ‘cow census’ shows
28 November 2019
The latest New Zealand Dairy Statistics released today by DairyNZ and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) reveal farmers’ focus on productivity and efficiency is paying off with milk production increasing despite cow numbers stabilising.
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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.
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Zero Carbon Bill a mixed bag for farmers
06 November 2019
DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is describing the Zero Carbon Bill as a 'mixed bag' for farmers, while urging all political parties to work together to find consensus on a pathway forward.