Dairy Exporter March 2022
Weather challenges hit Brazilian dairy farmers
Extreme weather conditions in Brazil are being brought on by La Niña.
When you need a helping hand
Farmers needing short term help on the farm will often cover a role with casual staff. But it’s got to be done right. By Karen Trebilcock.
Research points to beneficials
Beneficial micro-organisms might be the key to overcoming soil-borne diseases. By Elaine Fisher.
Foot patrol
Be kind to your cows – it’s the cheapest and easiest way to prevent lameness in your dairy herd, says lameness expert Neil Chesterton.
Wagyu puts a twist on dairy beef
New Zealand dairy farmers are increasingly becoming part of a high-end beef trade. NZ Wagyu contracts will see 28,000 Wagyu-Friesian cross calves born this spring, doubling the number of the company’s cattle in the country.