Dairy Exporter June 2021
One shot at wintering right
Farmers have been warned that they will be scrutinised this winter over grazing situations where cows are standing in mud for long periods of time. Karen Trebilcock reports.
Farming with a higher purpose
Hawke’s Bay assisted living facility Hohepa runs a small dairy farm which not only produces artisan goods but provides life experiences and work opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. Jackie Harrigan visited the farm to find out more. Photos Brad Hanson.
European market rebounding, but Chinese risk
Both on the spot market and the price paid by dairies show a shaky but rising picture.
Irish margin biggest in Europe
The Irish milk pool grew by about 30% between 2014 and 2017 and the margin on Irish dairy farms in that period averaged 8 Euro cents per kilo of milk, twice that of other European Union countries. Sjoerd Hostee from Langs de Melkweg reports.
A lifetime of memories
Frances Coles reflects on how much life has changed since her Nana, who recently celebrated turning 97, was born in 1924.
Breaking barriers
Autumn is the favourite season of Nic and Kirsty Verhoek as it’s their last chance to take a break before calving begins.
