Total results 1013
Total results 1013
Search results for "Livestock management and disposal"
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Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing?
Milking
•02 Feb 2022
•39:54 min
Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19
What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing?
Milking
•02 Feb 2022
•39:54 min
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Farm staff shortages and tips for recruiting and retaining staff | Ep. 3
Staff shortages can cause big headaches for dairy farmers. In this episode, we discuss what you can do to attract and retain staff, and we look at the results of a recent dairy farm employee survey, with DairyNZ's lead advisor – people, Jane Muir.
People
•04 May 2021
•25:11 min
Farm staff shortages and tips for recruiting and retaining staff | Ep. 3
Staff shortages can cause big headaches for dairy farmers. In this episode, we discuss what you can do to attract and retain staff, and we look at the results of a recent dairy farm employee survey, with DairyNZ's lead advisor – people, Jane Muir.
People
•04 May 2021
•25:11 min
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Contract milking and variable order sharemilking: tips for making it work | Ep. 1
What's the difference between contract milking and variable order sharemilking? Are they still a viable progression pathway? And how do you make it work in your first season?
Business
•06 Apr 2021
•21:43 min
Contract milking and variable order sharemilking: tips for making it work | Ep. 1
What's the difference between contract milking and variable order sharemilking? Are they still a viable progression pathway? And how do you make it work in your first season?
Business
•06 Apr 2021
•21:43 min
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Plantain and Environment, Johan and Kylie van Ras (Te Puninga)Johan and Kylie are also mindful of their bottom line and this page looks at the link between the operating profit and environmental footprint of Waiorongomai Valley Farm and how that compares with other dairy farms in the Waikato region.
Research•8 min read
Plantain and Environment, Johan and Kylie van Ras (Te Puninga)
Johan and Kylie are also mindful of their bottom line and this page looks at the link between the operating profit and environmental footprint of Waiorongomai Valley Farm and how that compares with other dairy farms in the Waikato region.
Research•8 min read
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DairyBase operating adjustments - livestock values
Use these adjustments for the change in livestock values for stock reconciliation.
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•DairyBase
•DairyBase operating adjustments - livestock values
Use these adjustments for the change in livestock values for stock reconciliation.
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Submission on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (June 2026)
The intent of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and proportionality of regulatory pathways while maintaining appropriate protections for human health and the environment.
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•Submission on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (June 2026)
The intent of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and proportionality of regulatory pathways while maintaining appropriate protections for human health and the environment.
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Submission on the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill (June 2026)
The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill seeks to improve the efficiency, transparency, and certainty of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.
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•Submission on the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill (June 2026)
The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill seeks to improve the efficiency, transparency, and certainty of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.
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Submission on strengthening Sheep and Pig Traceability in New Zealand (April 2026)
We are submitting on this consultation to highlight the importance of a strong sheep and pig traceability system that supports market access, aligns with practices of our trading partners, and strengthens New Zealand’s biosecurity system.
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•Submission on strengthening Sheep and Pig Traceability in New Zealand (April 2026)
We are submitting on this consultation to highlight the importance of a strong sheep and pig traceability system that supports market access, aligns with practices of our trading partners, and strengthens New Zealand’s biosecurity system.
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•Regulations
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DairyNZ submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills 2026
DairyNZ's submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills is available to read here.
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•DairyNZ submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills 2026
DairyNZ's submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills is available to read here.
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Submission on the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Feb 2026)
DairyNZ supports the intent of the proposed reforms to modernise and strengthen New Zealand’s competition settings.
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•Submission on the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Feb 2026)
DairyNZ supports the intent of the proposed reforms to modernise and strengthen New Zealand’s competition settings.
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•Regulations
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Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Economics and Markets
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•Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Economics and Markets
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Preventing and managing lameness guide
A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.
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•Lameness
•Preventing and managing lameness guide
A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.
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Emissions and Profitability
Understanding the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and farm profitability.
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•Research
•Emissions and Profitability
Understanding the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and farm profitability.
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•Research
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Farmfact 6-61: How Landscape And Climate Affect Effluent Managment
There are three main landscape and climate factors which play a role in the success of effluent application.
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•Environment
•Farmfact 6-61: How Landscape And Climate Affect Effluent Managment
There are three main landscape and climate factors which play a role in the success of effluent application.
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•Environment
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Rural Professional HubThe hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
Rural Professional Hub
The hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
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New to farmingIf you're new to dairy farming, you're in the right place. Getting started on-farm can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, it’s incredibly rewarding.
New to farming
If you're new to dairy farming, you're in the right place. Getting started on-farm can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, it’s incredibly rewarding.
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Animal database DIGADThe Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
Animal database DIGAD
The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (HTML Data Explorer)
The HTML Data Explorer gives you full access to Dairy Statistics in an interactive format. Explore dynamic charts, zoom into trends, and download detailed tables in Excel for your own analysis. Hover over graphs for precise values and save visuals for presentations, all in one easy-to-use platform.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (HTML Data Explorer)
The HTML Data Explorer gives you full access to Dairy Statistics in an interactive format. Explore dynamic charts, zoom into trends, and download detailed tables in Excel for your own analysis. Hover over graphs for precise values and save visuals for presentations, all in one easy-to-use platform.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (PDF)
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2024-25 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (PDF)
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2024-25 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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PlantainPlantain is a grazing herb that grows well across New Zealand and fits easily into most pasture-based farm systems. It can be managed on a similar rotation to perennial ryegrass and works alongside other pasture species.
Feed•9 min read
Plantain
Plantain is a grazing herb that grows well across New Zealand and fits easily into most pasture-based farm systems. It can be managed on a similar rotation to perennial ryegrass and works alongside other pasture species.
Feed•9 min read
