Total results 1013
Total results 1013
Search results for "Livestock management and disposal"
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The low-down on deferred grazing | Ep. 64Many farmers are looking for ways to get better value from their pasture, get through NIWA’s predicted El Niño summer, and control on-farm costs. Could deferred grazing provide a solution for some farmers?
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•18 Oct 2023
•16:57 min
The low-down on deferred grazing | Ep. 64
Many farmers are looking for ways to get better value from their pasture, get through NIWA’s predicted El Niño summer, and control on-farm costs. Could deferred grazing provide a solution for some farmers?
Feed
•18 Oct 2023
•16:57 min
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BCS Assessment EventsThe BCS competency assessment determines your ability to accurately and consistently body condition score.Assessment is required for those who have not passed an assessment before or for those whose certification lapsed more than 2 years ago.
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The BCS competency assessment determines your ability to accurately and consistently body condition score.Assessment is required for those who have not passed an assessment before or for those whose certification lapsed more than 2 years ago.
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BCS Training Events
BCS training is open to all but is recommended prior to assessment. It will guide you through theory and practical hands-on learning.
SupportBCS Training Events
BCS training is open to all but is recommended prior to assessment. It will guide you through theory and practical hands-on learning.
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Biosecurity Response LevyThe Biosecurity Response Levy rate is set each year and is administered by milk supply companies. On a milk docket, it shows as ‘Biosecurity Response Levy’.
BiosecurityBiosecurity Response Levy
The Biosecurity Response Levy rate is set each year and is administered by milk supply companies. On a milk docket, it shows as ‘Biosecurity Response Levy’.
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Deferred grazingDeferred grazing is an alternative pasture management tool used to manage pasture quality, defer spring feed to early summer and increase the number of plants in the paddock through natural re-seeding.
Feed•12 min read
Deferred grazing
Deferred grazing is an alternative pasture management tool used to manage pasture quality, defer spring feed to early summer and increase the number of plants in the paddock through natural re-seeding.
Feed•12 min read
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Personal cash budget
A personal cash budget is for anyone who wants to know where their money is going. It is particularly useful for farmers on a wage or salary.
Tools & Apps•Budgets•Personal cash budget
A personal cash budget is for anyone who wants to know where their money is going. It is particularly useful for farmers on a wage or salary.
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Hannah Bradley
DairyBase Development Manager
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Jodie Goudswaard
DairyBase Manager
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Mark Kooter
DairyBase Senior Analyst and Project Lead
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Wayne Hofmann
Research Data Analyst
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Lydia Farrell
Scientist
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Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61
What do saloon doors and exosuits have to do with reducing injuries on dairy farms? They’re among a range of practical ideas DairyNZ is trialling to help farmers avoid sprains and strains, particularly around calving time.
People
•06 Sep 2023
•16:00 min
Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61
What do saloon doors and exosuits have to do with reducing injuries on dairy farms? They’re among a range of practical ideas DairyNZ is trialling to help farmers avoid sprains and strains, particularly around calving time.
People
•06 Sep 2023
•16:00 min
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DairyNZ Office LocationsNeed to visit or contact a DairyNZ office? Get full addresses, phone numbers, and maps for our head office in Waikato and our regional locations from Northland to Southland. Reach out to your local team today.
DairyNZ Office Locations
Need to visit or contact a DairyNZ office? Get full addresses, phone numbers, and maps for our head office in Waikato and our regional locations from Northland to Southland. Reach out to your local team today.
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Andrew Fear
NZ Animal Evaluation Manager
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Farmers forum 2025Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.
Farmers forum 2025
Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.
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RyegrassRyegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
Ryegrass
Ryegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
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Full season once-a-day (OAD) milkingSwitching to full-season once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice considered by many dairy farmers, especially in New Zealand.
Milking•13 min read
Full season once-a-day (OAD) milking
Switching to full-season once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice considered by many dairy farmers, especially in New Zealand.
Milking•13 min read
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Grass silageGrass silage is pickled pasture, preserved through the conversion of its sugars into lactic acid by bacteria. This process extends the shelf life of the pasture beyond what it would have if exposed to open air.
Feed•6 min read
Grass silage
Grass silage is pickled pasture, preserved through the conversion of its sugars into lactic acid by bacteria. This process extends the shelf life of the pasture beyond what it would have if exposed to open air.
Feed•6 min read
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DisbuddingDisbudding is the process of removing a calf's horns between one to six weeks old. This prevents injuries to both the farm team and other animals.
Animal•4 min read
Disbudding
Disbudding is the process of removing a calf's horns between one to six weeks old. This prevents injuries to both the farm team and other animals.
Animal•4 min read
