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Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibilityAdjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibilityAdjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: Context builds confidenceWaikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•1 min read
Inside Dairy: Context builds confidenceWaikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•1 min read
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Richard McIntyre
Director - Farmer elected
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Summer managementSuccessful summer dairy farming demands regular monitoring. This page recommends farm walks, managing grazing residuals, monitoring body condition scores, staying informed on industry information, and future planning.
Feed•9 min read
Summer management
Successful summer dairy farming demands regular monitoring. This page recommends farm walks, managing grazing residuals, monitoring body condition scores, staying informed on industry information, and future planning.
Feed•9 min read
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Fall armywormFall Armyworm is a plant pest that can feed on over 350 plant species, particularly sweetcorn and maize. Its spread typically begins in December, so early detection and regular monitoring are key to protect your feed and prevent the pest’s spread.
Feed•2 min read
Fall armyworm
Fall Armyworm is a plant pest that can feed on over 350 plant species, particularly sweetcorn and maize. Its spread typically begins in December, so early detection and regular monitoring are key to protect your feed and prevent the pest’s spread.
Feed•2 min read
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Heifer healthA heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
Heifer health
A heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
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Managing nitrogen fertiliser useNitrogen fertiliser is a valuable tool for pasture and crop growth in pastoral dairy farms, but it is essential that it is applied at the right time, in the right place and at the right rate.
Feed•5 min read
Managing nitrogen fertiliser use
Nitrogen fertiliser is a valuable tool for pasture and crop growth in pastoral dairy farms, but it is essential that it is applied at the right time, in the right place and at the right rate.
Feed•5 min read
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A sharper focus to face the challenges of dairy farming | Ep. 87After a year as Chief Executive of DairyNZ, Campbell Parker shares his insights on the current state of New Zealand dairy. He discusses what changes are being made to address challenges farmers face now and in the future.
Business
•16 Oct 2024
•26:01 min
A sharper focus to face the challenges of dairy farming | Ep. 87
After a year as Chief Executive of DairyNZ, Campbell Parker shares his insights on the current state of New Zealand dairy. He discusses what changes are being made to address challenges farmers face now and in the future.
Business
•16 Oct 2024
•26:01 min
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BCS loss in early lactationBody condition loss in early lactation can significantly reduce your herd's wellbeing and productivity. Cows often lose condition in the first 10 days after calving, so ensure your herds' energy requirements are met to stay on track.
Animal•1 min read
BCS loss in early lactation
Body condition loss in early lactation can significantly reduce your herd's wellbeing and productivity. Cows often lose condition in the first 10 days after calving, so ensure your herds' energy requirements are met to stay on track.
Animal•1 min read
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Strategies to improve body condition scoreBody Condition Score (BCS) plays a crucial role in dairy farming in New Zealand. This page outlines strategies to achieve this goal and offers tools and resources for assistance.
Animal•2 min read
Strategies to improve body condition score
Body Condition Score (BCS) plays a crucial role in dairy farming in New Zealand. This page outlines strategies to achieve this goal and offers tools and resources for assistance.
Animal•2 min read
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Summer SmartsBrowse through our summer season tips, tools, and resources here - developed with the latest research and technology.
Summer Smarts
Browse through our summer season tips, tools, and resources here - developed with the latest research and technology.
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Mark Storey
Head of Economics
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DairyNZ releases year-end financial results amid new strategic directionDairyNZ has ended the 2023/24 financial year with no debt and flat expenditure as it continues to boost its investment in science and research.
Media releases•18 Sep 2024
•2 min read
DairyNZ releases year-end financial results amid new strategic directionDairyNZ has ended the 2023/24 financial year with no debt and flat expenditure as it continues to boost its investment in science and research.
Media releases•18 Sep 2024
•2 min read
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Why join DairyBase?DairyBase is a free tool that helps you make informed decisions by tracking your farm’s physical and financial performance over time.
Business•1 min read
Why join DairyBase?
DairyBase is a free tool that helps you make informed decisions by tracking your farm’s physical and financial performance over time.
Business•1 min read
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Ben Marmont
Economist
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Adverse events, Kaikoura earthquakeIn November 2016, North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, its most powerful seismic event in over 150 years. Read how Mark Hislop, a dairy farmer severely impacted by the earthquake, dealt with the damage and the recovery process.
Research•4 min read
Adverse events, Kaikoura earthquake
In November 2016, North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, its most powerful seismic event in over 150 years. Read how Mark Hislop, a dairy farmer severely impacted by the earthquake, dealt with the damage and the recovery process.
Research•4 min read
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Urgent RMA changes welcomed to avoid avalanche of red tapeUrgent updates to regulations relating to discharge in the Resource Management Act will be welcomed by councils, industry and primary producers around the country.
Media releases•9 Aug 2024
•1 min read
Urgent RMA changes welcomed to avoid avalanche of red tapeUrgent updates to regulations relating to discharge in the Resource Management Act will be welcomed by councils, industry and primary producers around the country.
Media releases•9 Aug 2024
•1 min read
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Adam Williamson
Associate Director
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Farm workers at the heart of our dairy farmsAugust 6, is Farm Worker Appreciation Day, which is a chance to showcase the great work of our dairy farmers, both employers and employees. Jayson and Stacey share how they care for their team, and how they are supported themselves on farm.
Media releases•5 Aug 2024
•3 min read
Farm workers at the heart of our dairy farmsAugust 6, is Farm Worker Appreciation Day, which is a chance to showcase the great work of our dairy farmers, both employers and employees. Jayson and Stacey share how they care for their team, and how they are supported themselves on farm.
Media releases•5 Aug 2024
•3 min read
