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Confidence high for Aussie dairy farmers

Dairy processors have been under pressure with more competition for domestic milk and a changing landscape with Australia becoming an increasingly attractive import market. Words Steve Spencer & Joanne Mills.

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Milk Growth Slows, But Consumers Remain Cautious

The world of dairy has a peculiar dynamic that many other commodity markets are without – a very prolonged response time to demand signals – namely the time lag between market signals and the ability to increase or reduce milk supply. Words Stu Davison.

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Potential for New Zealand’s Dairy Expansion in Nigeria

A recent Kellogg report explored the growth of Nigerian dairy consumption analysing the impact of socio-economic and demographic variables that will shape future demand. Words Anna Gower-James, Commercial Insights Analyst at Open Country Dairy.

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The ever-continuing grapple with price volatility

Early forecasts for the season have been conservative alongside a rising breakeven Farmgate price. Words Rosalind Crickett.

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The rise of alternative proteins

Daisy Lab has made headlines recently with the company getting the green light to upscale its precision fermentation process in NZ, which uses genetically modified yeast to produce dairy proteins. So what is the future for alternative proteins? Words Delwyn Dickey.

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Going bush on the Canterbury Plains

The benefits could outweigh the complications of re-establishing some of the native forestry across the Canterbury Plains. From attracting native birds and bees for pest control and pollination through to animal welfare wins and market premiums; planting the right species on your farm is worth investigating. Words Delwyn Dickey.

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Unlocking the Future

The world around us is rapidly evolving, and New Zealand can no longer afford to shy away from the transformative potential of cutting-edge genetic technologies. Words Dr Alec Foster, Scion.

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Outdated GM regulations don’t cover new technologies

New Zealand’s regulations around genetic modification are more than two decades old. The technology has changed and thus the regulations are outdated. Words Anne Lee.

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New regulations will unlock potential

The Government is working through industry feedback for consultation on new policy to allow greater use of gene technology, with a bill due to be introduced this year. Words Anne Lee.

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Explaining the technologies

Gene technology has leaped ahead in recent decades with more targeted techniques. But how do the different technologies work? Words Anne Lee.

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Building Knowledge From the roots up

With a strong family history in dairy farming, Kirwyn Ellis always envisioned himself putting his own stamp on the industry. Words & Photos Sheryl Haitana.

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Managing farm solutions

Northland academic Kieran McCahon has been putting his farm systems knowledge to the test on his family farm. The winner of this year’s Dairy Manager of the Year wants to help the industry find solutions to future challenges. Words Sheryl Haitana.

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Sticking to their strengths

Courageous is the word Will Hinton uses to describe his partner Kali Rangiawha. It was Kali’s brave decision to go contract milking 200 cows by herself when she was pregnant and with their two-year-old in tow, which has led them to where they are – the 2024 Share Farmers of the Year. Words Sheryl Haitana. Photos Brad Hanson.

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Episode 31 – How can farmers treat lameness proactively?

The health of the herd is front of mind for dairy farmers, especially with the calving season well underway. Issues like lameness can be costly and disruptive for a herd, so how do farmers keep ahead of the problem in the first place?
We talk to those who know animal health best, including vets and researchers, to discuss what proactive solutions are out there to either minimise or prevent lameness in the first place.

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