Dairy Farmer
Concrete plan keeps staff well fed and communication lines open
Since starting Archway Group with her husband, Amanda Hodgson has learnt that sometimes it is the small things that create a great team culture.
Learning NZ’s dairying ropes a family affair
Battling to recruit staff for the remote North Canterbury farm he manages, Jaspal Singh looked closer to home – thousands of kilometres away.
Staff shortages in dairy sector still a challenge
You can’t get good help these days – at least not without a focus on pay, working conditions and leadership.
Veterinary Book for Cattle Farmers still a hit three years on
Retired Taranaki vet Cathy Thompson’s book is full of cattle health information and advice for farmers of all sizes.
El Niño doesn’t care that NZ exists
Climate drivers like El Ninõ will influence the weather but there are also other factors in play in our tiny island nation.
Waikato duo’s two-year journey to build a wetland
South Waikato get advice from Fonterra and help from NZ Landcare Trust’s Nathan Burkepile.
Curbing costs is key to long term returns
Use this summer period to review your farm system and expense structure.
Collaboration needed to combat fall armyworm
The struggle against the devastating pest that is fall armyworm has entered a new phase.
From high heels to Red Bands
Hashini Cooke has gone from wanting to be off the farm to longing to be on one of her own.
DWN celebrates 25 years of opening doors for dairy women
The Dairy Women’s Network marks milestone with events around the country to connect with as many of their members as possible.
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year nominations open
Dairy Women’s Network says the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year goes a small way to recognise the efforts of women involved in the dairy industry.
Knowing the signs of subclinical facial eczema
Clinical facial eczema presents with physical signs, but subclinical FE does not.
New tech could make weekly farm walks a thing of the past
Aimer Farming have been working on a new tool that utilises a smartphone camera to read pasture cover.
All systems go to sustainably feed a growing population
Market trends and global geopolitical uncertainties highlighted as the world prepares for seismic shifts in agriculture.
Competing in a global industry while facing local challenges
The head of the United States Dairy Export Council takes a worldwide view of the sector’s opportunities and threats.
Heat stress comes with a hefty bill
Taking proactive measures to combat heat stress is a crucial part of making sure dairy farming remains sustainable in the face of climate change, summit is told.
How the US supports ag amid climate change pressures
US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it was the dairy industry in the US that first encouraged a voluntary and market-based system that would reward farmers for addressing the climate.
The people driving global dairying
The organisation behind the World Dairy Summit has some serious worldwide dairy credentials.
Tackling productivity cow by cow
AgResearch scientists are contributing to a programme that aims to lift the productivity of India’s millions of dairy farms, one cow at a time.
Honesty, numbers underpin profitable Cambridge dairy farm
Two Waikato couples are proving that, with a shift in mindset, a share-milking arrangement can be a true business partnership.
Fewer cows for a brighter farm future
This Western Bay of Plenty dairy and drystock unit – in a particularly sensitive part of a sensitive catchment – has undergone a transformation in the past three years.
Signs China demand for dairy is picking up
Recent economic data has been more positive than expected so this may translate into higher demand over time.
Down for the nitty-gritty of farming
A Waikato agri-business offers a one-stop farm management shop for those who can’t, or don’t want to, farm their land themselves.
Vets battle uptick in Serratia-related issues on farms
Most Serratia bacteria cases have appeared sporadically in the past but it is becoming more common.
LouLou the Cow Whisperer: for the love of the herd
A once accountant now award-winning dairy farmer and ag social media influencer-in-the-making talks shop and what keeps her well and going on farm.
A driving passion to foster and facilitate teaching agriculture
Ross Redpath has devoted his career to advancing agricultural education in the secondary school system.
Silver lining of economic uncertainty: it keeps farmers sharp
The current economic environment is an opportunity for an economic reality check, to justify costs and maintain financial discipline.
Catalyst to conversion: succession a big factor in dairying switch
There can be a lot of moving parts in running a dairy farm and making it work for your life stage, one Taranaki family found.
Why you shouldn’t avoid talking about farm succession
Poor communication is one of the biggest challenges in the succession process.
Start planning early to ease the transition
Succession planning is one of the most valuable processes you can engage in for your loved ones and your farm business.
Consider all options for farm succession planning
They maybe the model for over half of New Zealand’s farmland, but trusts are not the right vehicle for the succession journey, an expert says.
Navigating sharefarming and succession planning
If you are going to make a major farm business decision that impacts your contract milker, you really need to bring them along for that ride, says a farm consultant.
When to have ‘the farm succession talk’
When it comes time for conversations about succession, it may help to include someone with no stake in the outcome.
Excited to help progress dairy’s positive future
The new chief executive of DairyNZ has already had some good talks with farmers about what is and is not working for them.
People the driving force behind Canterbury dairy farm
The Dondertmans have had an intensive apprenticeship on their dairying journey, and the biggest lesson they’ve learnt is to be true to their own values.
Growing your own feed pays off
A new study looks at options for reducing the country’s reliance on imported feed.
Waving effluent pond problems away
A floating device uses low frequency radio waves to help clean up effluent systems.
Harnessing the power of small habits
Focusing on daily habits helps manage pressure when the going gets tough, says Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock.
Weighing pros and cons of using seaweed to cut emissions
The effectiveness of seaweed and seaweed extracts is currently being tested in research involving NZ industries and scientists.
Feed plans more crucial than ever
Decisions made now will have season-long impacts on animal health and production.
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