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50 Years Ago in Dairy Exporter: July 1973
As NZ Dairy Exporter counts down to its centenary in 2025, we look back at the issues of earlier decades.
50 Years Ago in Dairy Exporter: June 1973
As NZ Dairy Exporter counts down to its centenary in 2025, we look back at the issues of earlier decades.
50 Years Ago in Dairy Exporter: May 1973
As NZ Dairy Exporter counts down to its centenary in 2025, we look back at the issues of earlier decades.
Election promises and CVs
As the election nears, political parties are releasing their policies. Jo Cuttance looks at what the various parties are proposing for the agriculture sector – policies that will all have an impact on individual farming businesses and the entire sector.
Prison farm pivots from dairy to beef
Waikato’s Waikeria Prison farm has been operating for 110 years and thousands have been through the farm training system. Once a sheep farm, the prison farm converted to dairy and is now pivoting to focus more on beef production. By Claire Ashton
Photos: Emma McCarthy
Community spirit
Two voluntary groups have a special place in the heart for Geraldine farmer Frances Coles.
What the cow wants
Researchers have taken a look at dairy farming from the cows’ perspective. By Elaine Fisher
A primary purpose
Nearing the end of his time at Dairy NZ as chief executive, Tim Mackle discusses his leadership role - and the importance of purpose. By Claire Ashton.
Solar leasing: Making money while the sun shines
Farmers are linking with solar power companies to cash in on the demand for energy. By Delwyn Dickey.
A RAT test for FE
A Taranaki scientific team is testing the development of a rapid antigen test (RAT) for the detection of facial eczema (FE). By Elaine Fisher.
Health and safety made easier with onfarm apps
Smart phone apps are now a useful, or even essential, tool with onfarm health and safety, Claire Ashton writes.
Let’s celebrate our farm teams
Farmers have an incredibly important and rewarding role to play supporting New Zealand, Jane Muir writes.
Squeezing fertility
Farmers should have a plan leading up to mating to minimise the hangover of yet another difficult season and what it will do to their reproductive results. Many cows were milked longer leading up to this season to take financial advantage of grass growth, but it could all catch up with them at mating, LIC’s Jair Mandriaza says. Sheryl Haitana reports.
Choosing the right teat spray
Having good teat care practices and selecting the most appropriate teat spray for the herd is crucial in the control and prevention of mastitis.
Fertile farming in the north
First Paddy and Debbie Thornton were share milkers, then they bought the farm, and more. By Delwyn Dickey.
Power shocks
While most farm input price increases are starting to fall, the need to build or upgrade electricity infrastructure is expected to boost prices. Phil Edmonds offers some solutions.