Dairy Exporter July 2021
What is pain relief?
New legislation husbandry procedures to continue to occur, while improving the welfare outcomes for animals.
‘Hands solo’ for cow collar farmer
Pirongia dairy farmer Fraser Hasnip recently went to Waiheke for the weekend and was able to shift cows from his phone using virtual fencing technology.
Sustainability: thinking, sharing, and acting
Kaipara dairy farmer Earle Wright is a newly-minted DairyNZ Climate Change ambassador, a role that to him is a recognition of his whakapapa, his actions making change to environmental matters, and his credibility locally as a farmer making a difference to the whenua. Chris Neill reports.
Six reasons farmers make good share investors
Investing in portfolios dominated by shares, listed property, private equity and fixed income doesn’t always come naturally.
Harvesting healthy horticulture returns
Investing in a horticultural company could prove profitable for dairy farmers. Sheryl Haitana reports.
Tips for investment and protection
Christchurch-based accountancy and agribusiness director Pita Alexander shares some investment advice for the dairying sector.
Understanding capital and income
Farmers need capital, plus income when they hang up their boots. Elaine Fisher spoke to retired farm finance specialist Don Fraser to find out more.
Invest to get ahead
Dairy farmers wanting to invest in opportunities off-farm have benefited from ark and Measure courses run by DairyNZ. Anne Lee spoke with Paul Bird to find out how dairy industry workers can get ahead financially without getting burnt.
Regen ag coach questions winter crop reliance
Otago-based Siobhan Griffin suggests dairy farmers could use bale grazing which would help with paddock recovery times. Karen Trebilcock reports.
Friesian freedom from TAD
Andrew and Phyllis Ford switched their Friesian herd to once-a-day (OAD) milking so they could spend more time with their daughter, Abigail. Despite some challenges, the Ford’s have no regrets. Anne Hardie reports.