Dairy Exporter Spring 2024
Episode 33 – What tools will give our dairy farmers an edge?
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.
Acknowledge your pain, respond with kindness
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.
Rain-sodden farms under pressure
Mark Collins sheds some light on the seasonal and industry challenges facing farmers in Ireland.
Investing in all the right places
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.
We can breathe
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.
Set the pace getting your pasture rotations right
Pasture management is crucial for optimising dairy production and DairyNZ’s Spring Rotation Planner can help farmers manage pasture after calving.
Maize establishment trial tackles difficult soil type
A Waikato farm is trialling planting maize using no-till and strip-till on clay soil. Words Heather Chalmers.
Maize pest settles in
A balanced use of insecticide without killing beneficial insects is important for managing fall armyworm. Words Heather Chalmers.
Crop monitoring key to nutritional balance
Optimising Winter Nutrition for Dairy Cows: Insights from Kale and Fodder Beet Research at the Southern Dairy Hub.
Episode 32 – How are rural professionals bolstering our primary sector?
The New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM) conference was held at Mystery Creek this week, a celebration of the rural professionals supporting our agriculture industry.
Sheryl Haitana talks to the President and Chief Executive of NZIPIM about how they see themselves as a conduit to growing the industry, and the winner of Rural Professional of the Year about his work educating the next generation at Lincoln University. Also hear from Dr Jenny Webster-Brown about the Our Land & Water project, and what farmers can learn from it now about the role of land use on water quality.