Total results 238
Total results 238
Search results for "Plantain research"
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Review confirms plantain is a useful tool to reduce nitrate leachingAn independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.
Media releases•2 Dec 2024
•2 min read
Review confirms plantain is a useful tool to reduce nitrate leachingAn independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.
Media releases•2 Dec 2024
•2 min read
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Plantain Potency and Practice programmeThe Primary Sector Growth Fund Plantain Potency and Practice programme, led by DairyNZ, is investigating how the grazing herb plantain can help farmers reduce nitrogen (N) losses to freshwater, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research•16 min read
Plantain Potency and Practice programme
The Primary Sector Growth Fund Plantain Potency and Practice programme, led by DairyNZ, is investigating how the grazing herb plantain can help farmers reduce nitrogen (N) losses to freshwater, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research•16 min read
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In 10 | New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impactNew research shows a lower amount of plantain in pasture can significantly cut nitrogen loss. Tune into Talking Dairy in 10 as Kate Fransen shares insights from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice Programme.
Research
•24 Sep 2025
•11:00 min
In 10 | New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impact
New research shows a lower amount of plantain in pasture can significantly cut nitrogen loss. Tune into Talking Dairy in 10 as Kate Fransen shares insights from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice Programme.
Research
•24 Sep 2025
•11:00 min
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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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Climate Smart Research at Dairy Trust TaranakiClimate Smart Research (CSR) is an international research and innovation programme designed to accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture.
Research•2 min read
Climate Smart Research at Dairy Trust Taranaki
Climate Smart Research (CSR) is an international research and innovation programme designed to accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture.
Research•2 min read
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Using plantain and stacked N mitigations in SouthlandSouthland farmers in the Edendale catchment are working to understand how a stack of practical mitigations can reduce nitrogen losses while maintaining profitable milk production.
Research•18 min read
Using plantain and stacked N mitigations in Southland
Southland farmers in the Edendale catchment are working to understand how a stack of practical mitigations can reduce nitrogen losses while maintaining profitable milk production.
Research•18 min read
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Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
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Lincoln and Massey plantain farmlet and grazing trials
As part of the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice programme, trials at Lincoln and Massey universities tested how plantain affects nitrogen leaching, pasture persistence and farm productivity under different soil and climate conditions.
Research•10 min read
Lincoln and Massey plantain farmlet and grazing trials
As part of the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice programme, trials at Lincoln and Massey universities tested how plantain affects nitrogen leaching, pasture persistence and farm productivity under different soil and climate conditions.
Research•10 min read
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New research gives cows a fertility boostOn New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.
Media releases•20 Apr 2026
•2 min read
New research gives cows a fertility boostOn New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.
Media releases•20 Apr 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Using plantain in RotoruaPlantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
Using plantain in Rotorua
Plantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
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Richard Fowler - High profit, low nitrogen leaching with plantainA Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
Richard Fowler - High profit, low nitrogen leaching with plantain
A Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
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DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
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Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118
Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
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The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115
Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.
Animal
•07 Jan 2026
•38:49 min
The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115
Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.
Animal
•07 Jan 2026
•38:49 min
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Animal welfare technology research wins awardAnimal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Media releases•17 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Animal welfare technology research wins awardAnimal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Media releases•17 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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DairyNZ opens the gate to research farms during annual meeting
DairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.
Media releases•3 Oct 2025
•3 min read
DairyNZ opens the gate to research farms during annual meetingDairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.
Media releases•3 Oct 2025
•3 min read
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Latest plantain trial results again show role in reducing nitrogen leachingDairyNZ’s Plantain programme continues to deliver promising results, with new data confirming that modest levels of plantain in pastures reduce nitrogen leaching, offering farmers a practical, science-backed tool to meet environmental goals.
Media releases•8 Sep 2025
•3 min read
Latest plantain trial results again show role in reducing nitrogen leachingDairyNZ’s Plantain programme continues to deliver promising results, with new data confirming that modest levels of plantain in pastures reduce nitrogen leaching, offering farmers a practical, science-backed tool to meet environmental goals.
Media releases•8 Sep 2025
•3 min read
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DairyNZ thanks farm staff powering research successAugust 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.
Media releases•6 Aug 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ thanks farm staff powering research successAugust 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.
Media releases•6 Aug 2025
•2 min read
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Evaluating Plantain CultivarThe Plantain Evaluation System reviews how effective different plantain cultivars are at reducing nitrate leaching. This system helps you and regulators trust the performance of those cultivars deemed "effective" at this task.
Feed•2 min read
Evaluating Plantain Cultivar
The Plantain Evaluation System reviews how effective different plantain cultivars are at reducing nitrate leaching. This system helps you and regulators trust the performance of those cultivars deemed "effective" at this task.
Feed•2 min read
