Dairy Exporter March 2023
Learner fees covered for migrant workers
Subsidised fees for migrant dairy staff is part of the Government’s objective of achieving a higher-skilled migrant workforce with the right skill mix to support economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. By Karen Trebilcock.
Making the cap fit
Synthetic nitrogen use must be recorded and reported from the end of June. By Anne Lee.
Lower N future
Meeting a Sustainable Future is a levy-funded DairyNZ initiative to support farmers in the Selwyn and Hinds catchments meet their environmental obligations while optimising their farm systems for profit and resilience. By Virginia Serra.
Putting science into dairy beef debate
A high proportion of New Zealand beef production has dairy industry origins. But is it really inferior? By Paul Muir of On Farm Research.
Sea lettuce shows promise
With a goal of less waste, less run-off, less nutrients entering the waterways, sea lettuce has great potential. By Elaine Fisher.
Pondstir makes effluent easy to manage
Effluent shouldn’t be a drain on your dairy farm. The right stirrer will help you to fully capitalise on this valuable resource.
Sourcing the funds
When banks won’t lend, it’s the place of other institutions to step in. By Phil Edmonds.