Dairy Exporter Spring 2024

Read NZ Dairy Exporter Summer 2024 issue here. NZ Dairy Exporter is NZ’s premier dairy farming subscription magazine. Our magazine tagline says it all: Learn, Grow, Excel.

Dairy may again be set to bolster New Zealand’s economy with the latest boost to the milk price forecast, so it’s a good time for farmers to consider what tools will help give them an edge onfarm and learn more about global markets.
In this episode we talk to Southland Sharemilker Anieka Templer about equity partnerships and wearable technology; RaboResearch’s Stefan Vogel at the NZIPIM Conference about how global markets are stacking up; and agribusiness consultant James Allen about the role of farm advisors.

Studies show that if you are kind to yourself you’re likely to do better in life. So why do we find it so hard to show ourselves self-compassion? Words Kathryn Wright.

Mark Collins sheds some light on the seasonal and industry challenges facing farmers in Ireland.

An out-of-the-box summer and an investment in collars led to more milk in the vat this season and healthier cows, writes Anieka Templer.

Penelope Drysdale is achieving goals of organic certification and feeling great and now she feels like she can finally breathe at Te Miro, near Norsewood.

Pasture management is crucial for optimising dairy production and DairyNZ’s Spring Rotation Planner can help farmers manage pasture after calving.

A Waikato farm is trialling planting maize using no-till and strip-till on clay soil. Words Heather Chalmers.

A balanced use of insecticide without killing beneficial insects is important for managing fall armyworm. Words Heather Chalmers.

Optimising Winter Nutrition for Dairy Cows: Insights from Kale and Fodder Beet Research at the Southern Dairy Hub.