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Search results for "Dairy technology"
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Inside Dairy: Centred in the stormHawke's Bay dairy farmers Greg and Gail Mitchell talk about thow they and their team got through last year's cyclone Gabrielle, their farm's recovery, and what they learned along the way.
Inside Dairy•23 Apr 2024
•5 min read
Inside Dairy: Centred in the stormHawke's Bay dairy farmers Greg and Gail Mitchell talk about thow they and their team got through last year's cyclone Gabrielle, their farm's recovery, and what they learned along the way.
Inside Dairy•23 Apr 2024
•5 min read
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DairyNZ welcomes amendments to RMA BillDairyNZ is pleased with the changes to the Resource Management Act Bill announced by the Government today, allowing more fit for purpose solutions for dairy farmers.
Media releases•23 Apr 2024
•2 min read
DairyNZ welcomes amendments to RMA BillDairyNZ is pleased with the changes to the Resource Management Act Bill announced by the Government today, allowing more fit for purpose solutions for dairy farmers.
Media releases•23 Apr 2024
•2 min read
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Nitrogen capApplying synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to grazed land is limited to 190 kilograms per hectare, per year. Dairy farmers also must report annual nitrogen use.
Regulation•2 min read
Nitrogen cap
Applying synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to grazed land is limited to 190 kilograms per hectare, per year. Dairy farmers also must report annual nitrogen use.
Regulation•2 min read
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Water use overviewEfficient water management on your dairy farm can save water, time, and money. Begin by mapping your farm’s water infrastructure and identifying and addressing problem areas.
Environment•4 min read
Water use overview
Efficient water management on your dairy farm can save water, time, and money. Begin by mapping your farm’s water infrastructure and identifying and addressing problem areas.
Environment•4 min read
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Business foundationsA successful dairy farm requires a well-chosen business structure and robust operating procedures. Set your structure from the start, considering its effects on tax, business longevity, and liabilities.
Business•7 min read
Business foundations
A successful dairy farm requires a well-chosen business structure and robust operating procedures. Set your structure from the start, considering its effects on tax, business longevity, and liabilities.
Business•7 min read
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Operating profitDairy operating profit is a crucial indicator of profitability in the dairy sector. Expressed per hectare, per kgMS, or as a percentage of Gross Farm Revenue, it allows farmers to compare their performance with others through benchmarking.
Business•2 min read
Operating profit
Dairy operating profit is a crucial indicator of profitability in the dairy sector. Expressed per hectare, per kgMS, or as a percentage of Gross Farm Revenue, it allows farmers to compare their performance with others through benchmarking.
Business•2 min read
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Reducing phosphorus lossPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
Reducing phosphorus loss
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
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Winter crop cultivationWinter crop cultivation is crucial to your dairy farm's success. Have a detailed plan that includes aspects like paddock slope, critical source areas (CSAs), and buffer zones.
Environment•8 min read
Winter crop cultivation
Winter crop cultivation is crucial to your dairy farm's success. Have a detailed plan that includes aspects like paddock slope, critical source areas (CSAs), and buffer zones.
Environment•8 min read
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Market returns lift and costs come down in latest DairyNZ Econ TrackerDairy profitability is looking up as DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker shows a forecast seasonal closing position ahead of early-season predictions, though caution exists for farmers as we look ahead.
Media releases•26 Mar 2024
•5 min read
Market returns lift and costs come down in latest DairyNZ Econ TrackerDairy profitability is looking up as DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker shows a forecast seasonal closing position ahead of early-season predictions, though caution exists for farmers as we look ahead.
Media releases•26 Mar 2024
•5 min read
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Tactics for managing your farm businessMaintaining profitability in dairy farming is a challenge, especially with increasing costs. The page provides guidance and tips from seasoned farmers on how to manage your farm's budget effectively.
Business•3 min read
Tactics for managing your farm business
Maintaining profitability in dairy farming is a challenge, especially with increasing costs. The page provides guidance and tips from seasoned farmers on how to manage your farm's budget effectively.
Business•3 min read
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Carbon offsetsTree planting on your dairy farm can provide multiple benefits including potentially earning carbon credits in the ETS.
Environment•3 min read
Carbon offsets
Tree planting on your dairy farm can provide multiple benefits including potentially earning carbon credits in the ETS.
Environment•3 min read
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BiodiversityThriving biodiversity supports dairy farming by enhancing water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitats for native species.
Environment•2 min read
Biodiversity
Thriving biodiversity supports dairy farming by enhancing water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitats for native species.
Environment•2 min read
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Finding a job on farmWith more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
Finding a job on farm
With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
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Belinda Margetts
Senior Freshwater Ecologist
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ImmigrationEmploying staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
Immigration
Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
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Christophe Thiange
Senior Scientist
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Craig Depree
Principal Scientist
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Buying and selling feedAnimal feed can affect animal health, milk quality and food safety, and the source of dairy products can be important to buyers and consumers. That’s why it’s important when buying and selling feed, it can be traced to its origin.
BiosecurityBuying and selling feed
Animal feed can affect animal health, milk quality and food safety, and the source of dairy products can be important to buyers and consumers. That’s why it’s important when buying and selling feed, it can be traced to its origin.
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Monitoring water quality in catchmentsThis long-running AgResearch-led project, supported by DairyNZ, demonstrated that adopting good farming practices on dairy farms to reduce contaminant loss into waterways improved water quality.
Research•2 min read
Monitoring water quality in catchments
This long-running AgResearch-led project, supported by DairyNZ, demonstrated that adopting good farming practices on dairy farms to reduce contaminant loss into waterways improved water quality.
Research•2 min read
