Few Otago dairy farms found to be breaking rules
The inspection regime in Otago for dairy farm compliance with environmental regulations was disrupted by Covid-19 but — of the farms audited in the past year — few fell foul of the rules.
Farming
‘The General’ named Valden Cow of the Year
‘The General’ named Valden Cow of the Year
A 13-year-old Holstein-Friesian cow known as The General for her "no nonsense, get on with it" attitude, has won the 2020 Valden Cow of the Year competition.
Dairy farming business fined after worker crushed by trailer
Dairy farming business fined after worker crushed by trailer
An Ashburton dairy farming company has been fined almost $300,000 for failing to ensure migrant workers understood health and safety risks.
Virtual meeting in Spanish
Virtual meeting in Spanish
DairyNZ is holding a second virtual Spanish language Zoom meeting for migrant dairy workers in the region next week.
Majority of farmers find Fonterra watchdog ineffective - survey
Majority of farmers find Fonterra watchdog ineffective - survey
The Fonterra Shareholders Council is supposed to monitor the company on behalf of its 10,000 farmer shareholders, but it has incurred a lot of criticism.
'Hidden gem' dairy farmer wins rare green diamond
'Hidden gem' dairy farmer wins rare green diamond
Whanganui dairy farmer Chris Davison has more of a sparkle in his step, after being awarded a rare green diamond ring from DairyNZ.
Milk price forecast bumped up
Milk price forecast bumped up
Westpac has bumped up its 2020-21 farmgate milk price forecast by 20c to $6.50, saying Covid-19’s impact on global dairy prices had not been as severe as first feared.
Cull cattle backlog being cleared
Cull cattle backlog being cleared
Although there are still some cull cattle waiting to go to the works, the on-farm pressure is easing as the backlog is gradually being cleared by processors.
Dairy farmer tapping into deliveries
Dairy farmer tapping into deliveries
Delivered in recyclable glass bottles direct to the door, it’s the fresh unpasteurised A2 milk of Aylesbury Creamery, a dairy farm near Burnham.
DairyNZ training courses begin
DairyNZ training courses begin
DairyNZ has started rolling out its Go Dairy and Farm Ready training courses in Invercargill and at the SIT Telford campus, near Balclutha, as well as in the Waikato.
Pasture covers down on average
Pasture covers down on average
Pasture covers on Southland and South Otago farms improved during May, although there had been lower rainfall and higher temperatures compared to normal, DairyNZ’s Southland and South Otago...
Milk plant expanding
Milk plant expanding
Open Country Dairy is undergoing a major expansion at its Awaroa site in Southland, adding 50% to its manufacturing capacity.
Dairy NZ scholarship scheme praised
Dairy NZ scholarship scheme praised
Agriculture might not be the typical first career choice of someone who has grown up in urban Auckland.
Return to dairying bit like starting again — Meat the Need co-founder
Return to dairying bit like starting again — Meat the Need co-founder
Starting a new career path can sometimes be about taking a leap of faith. It’s something Meat the Need co-founder Siobhan O’Malley and husband Christopher did in 2009, and they are well on their...
Online info, advice for dairy bosses
Online info, advice for dairy bosses
How to be a ‘‘Bloody Good Boss’’ virtual workshops were held by the Dairy Women’s Network last week, with the aim of ensuring dairy farming employers know what a good boss is, what is expected of...
Weather stays fine for sharemilkers’ move
Weather stays fine for sharemilkers’ move
Otago sharemilkers Matt and Ella King have had three years at Clinton and three at Heriot and are now setting up at Clydevale.
Dairy expansion
Dairy expansion
Open Country Dairy is undergoing a major expansion at its Awaroa site in Southland, adding 50% to its manufacturing capacity.
Freshwater plans meet with approval
Freshwater plans meet with approval
Local groups are pleased to see water quality being taken seriously, following the announcement of new freshwater reforms.
Gate accident brings fine
Gate accident brings fine
A Ranfurly dairy company has been fined $270,937 over an incident which could have killed a worker had he not been coincidentally wearing a helmet at the time.
Otago dairy company fined over potentially deadly incident
Otago dairy company fined over potentially deadly incident
A Ranfurly dairy company has been fined $270,937 over an incident which could have killed a worker had he not been coincidentally wearing a helmet at the time.