What the new government means for dairying
These are the main points/issues that have appeared in the media in the past 6 months regarding dairy farming and policy-talk from the government.
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New dairy technology in 2019
While the most obvious signs of change might be thinner phones, electric cars and faster internet, the advances we’re seeing in technology are also being applied to the dairy industry. Here’s a look at a few ways farmers are already using new technology to make their lives’ easier – both here and abroad.
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People are farmers' biggest concern
If you think milk price or weather are dairy farmers’ biggest concerns, think again – it’s people.
Article feature: Mycoplasma still an issue for Dairy Farmers
Keith Woodford recently published an article about Mycoplasma bovis, and why its important to still be prepared for it and implement on-farm management strategies to minimise the effects.
Find out moreCow Housing Segment on Seven Sharp
Cow housing featured on Seven Sharp recently (Wednesday 6th September) with one of their reporters visiting a farm near Rakaia in Canterbury.
Find out moreOff paddock solutions in the Waikato – Part 2
The following is a round up of my findings from the second and third farm visits from my recent trip to the Waikato region to look at some off paddock solutions.
Find out moreOff paddock solutions in the Waikato – Part 1
I recently travelled to the Waikato region to look at some off paddock solutions and to discuss these with their owners and farm consultants from Dairy Production Systems Ltd.
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