Dairy Farming
Teaser Bulls
Teaser Bulls are vasectomised bulls that identify cows that are ready to be mated. Jennie Macky leases the 15 month old bulls to farmers to do what they do best in their herds. She says having a…
AudioWeaner prices up by as much as 21 percent
Weaner prices have hit record highs as dairy farmers turn to beef to increase their profits.
Rakaia Welcomes You - A Snapshot of a Mid-Canterbury Community
The agricultural sector might be at a low ebb but in Rakaia, a rural township in mid-Canterbury, the community spirit is alive and kicking. With Liz Depree from the Rakaia Medical Trust, agricultural… Audio, Gallery
Rakaia Welcomes You - A Snapshot of a Mid-Canterbury Community
The agricultural sector might be at a low ebb but in Rakaia, a rural township in mid-Canterbury, the community spirit is alive and kicking. With Liz Depree from the Rakaia Medical Trust, agricultural…
AudioAnalyst - banks will be cautious loaning money for dairy farms
Concerns are growing that dairy farmers wanting to sell out of their businesses could struggle, with banks becoming nervous about lending to people in the dairy sector. Audio
Dairy Recruitment John Fegan
Some dairy farmers have been laying off staff as they look at ways to reduce costs. Audio
Dairy Recruitment John Fegan
Some dairy farmers have been laying off staff as they look at ways to reduce costs.
AudioWanted: Farmers for groundwater study
Farmers in Canterbury are being invited to join a three-year research project on groundwater quality.
An unfortunate outing of an unusual advert
An unusual new advert featuring talking animals had an unfortunate outing on TV last weekend - hard on the heels of alarming revelations about animal cruelty. Audio
Second chance for Filipino dairy workers
The Immigration Minister has announced new rules for Filipino dairy workers who may have provided incorrect information in their original work visa applications. Audio
Anchor makes foray into Ethiopia
New Zealand's oldest dairy brand Anchor has opened up new markets with its first consumer foray into Ethiopia and Australia with products geared to market needs.
Science of stony soils and water
There are a million hectares of stony soils in New Zealand - and scientists are using lysimeters to measure how water and cow urine move through them Audio
Science of stony soils and water
There are a million hectares of stony soils in New Zealand - and scientists are using lysimeters to measure how water and cow urine move through them
AudioFarmers say hoping for more but realistic not to expect much
Dairy farmers were hoping for more from the TPP but are realistic enough not to expect too much from it. Andrew McRae reports. Audio
Dairy farmer disapointed by Fonterra executive pay rise
A three quarter of a million dollar pay rise for Fontera's chief executive has left some dairy farmers with a sour taste in their mouth. Audio
Guest
Doug Lineham is the project manager of the Dairy Beef Integration Programme. He wants dairy farmers to consider using proven beef sires over their dairy cows to add to their incomes and to 'beef up'… Audio
Guest
Lake Brunner dairy farmer Renee Rooney is involved in the Inchbonnie Best Practice Project. Audio
Guest - Stephen Korteweg
Some coastal Otago farms are water-logged after the recent storm says Federated Farmers Otago provincial president Stephen Korteweg. Audio
Guest - Stephen Korteweg
Some coastal Otago farms are water-logged after the recent storm says Federated Farmers Otago provincial president Stephen Korteweg.
AudioGuest: James Allen
Waikato dairy consultant James Allen was a key-note speaker at agricultural field days in Osorno, Chile recently, and he talks about the dairy farming opportunities over there. Audio
