Winter 2024

In our Winter issue cover story, journalist Anne Hardie talks to Golden Bay dairy farmers who are faced with the momentous task of meeting new nitrate levels for the Te Waikoropupū Springs, which were placed under a conservation water order last year. Our special report on managing fertiliser costs asks the experts about global price forecasts and market drivers along with farmers who are making better strategic decisions onfarm to cut their fertiliser costs. We have the latest news on methane emissions; looking at breeding and feeding trials, along with an in-depth article on the issue around the complexity of global warming and what emphasis should be on methane versus CO2. Plus we have a whole lot of research, onfarm stories and advice to help you prepare for and thrive in the coming season.