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Total results 1032
Search results for "Animal health and feeding"
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Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)
Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
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Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Attracting and looking after great peopleRecorded on 20 April 2022. With over 12,000 businesses across New Zealand employing over 30,000 workers on farms, our success in attracting, retaining and growing our people will determine whether the dairy sector thrives or survives.
People
•03 Aug 2022
•01:04:21 min
Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Attracting and looking after great people
Recorded on 20 April 2022. With over 12,000 businesses across New Zealand employing over 30,000 workers on farms, our success in attracting, retaining and growing our people will determine whether the dairy sector thrives or survives.
People
•03 Aug 2022
•01:04:21 min
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Take action against foot-and-mouth disease | Ep. 29
Foot-and-mouth disease has reached the tourist hot spot of Bali, and the risk of it entering NZ on the footprint of an unwary traveller or by other means, is now a little too close for comfort.
Biosecurity
•21 Jul 2022
•20:28 min
Take action against foot-and-mouth disease | Ep. 29
Foot-and-mouth disease has reached the tourist hot spot of Bali, and the risk of it entering NZ on the footprint of an unwary traveller or by other means, is now a little too close for comfort.
Biosecurity
•21 Jul 2022
•20:28 min
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Technology and data in dairy farming | Ep. 22
What kind of technologies are farmers already using, why, and what are the next big things that could deliver value on-farm?
Milking
•16 Mar 2022
•51:45 min
Technology and data in dairy farming | Ep. 22
What kind of technologies are farmers already using, why, and what are the next big things that could deliver value on-farm?
Milking
•16 Mar 2022
•51:45 min
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Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20
How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?
Feed
•16 Feb 2022
•32:05 min
Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20
How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?
Feed
•16 Feb 2022
•32:05 min
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National MP Todd Muller’s mental health journey | Ep. 4
Taking over the National Party leadership was meant to be Todd Muller’s dream job, but instead, it thrust him into a season of intense anxiety and crippling panic attacks.
People
•18 May 2021
•38:55 min
National MP Todd Muller’s mental health journey | Ep. 4
Taking over the National Party leadership was meant to be Todd Muller’s dream job, but instead, it thrust him into a season of intense anxiety and crippling panic attacks.
People
•18 May 2021
•38:55 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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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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Homegrown feedHomegrown feed is one of the strongest drivers of profitable, resilient dairy farm systems in New Zealand. Lifting the amount of pasture and crop grown and eaten can improve operating profit per hectare and help reduce emissions intensity.
Feed•2 min read
Homegrown feed
Homegrown feed is one of the strongest drivers of profitable, resilient dairy farm systems in New Zealand. Lifting the amount of pasture and crop grown and eaten can improve operating profit per hectare and help reduce emissions intensity.
Feed•2 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.
Resources
•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.
Resources
•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.
Resources
•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.
Resources
•NZ Dairy Statistics
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DairyBase login
Login to your DairyBase account and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
Tools & Apps•Business•DairyBase login
Login to your DairyBase account and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
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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
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FeedRightFarmers often ask what, when, and how to feed their cows. The Feedright programme and resources were created to answer these questions and separate fact from fallacy.
Support•1 min read
FeedRight
Farmers often ask what, when, and how to feed their cows. The Feedright programme and resources were created to answer these questions and separate fact from fallacy.
Support•1 min read
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2023-24 season.
Resources
•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2023-24 season.
Resources
•NZ Dairy Statistics
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People Expo 2026Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 People Expo, in partnership with Dairy Women’s Network. The event brought farmers and sector partners together to reflect on what success looks like for them, personally and in business.
People Expo 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 People Expo, in partnership with Dairy Women’s Network. The event brought farmers and sector partners together to reflect on what success looks like for them, personally and in business.
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Winter grazingSuccessful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.
Winter grazing
Successful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.
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DairyBaseJoin DairyBase for free and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
DairyBase
Join DairyBase for free and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
