The different types of cow bedding
Cow bedding is an important consideration when operating a dairy farm that sees cows spend any amount of time indoors. Let’s look at the options available.
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New dairy technology in 2019
While the most obvious signs of change might be thinner phones, electric cars and faster internet, the advances we’re seeing in technology are also being applied to the dairy industry. Here’s a look at a few ways farmers are already using new technology to make their lives’ easier – both here and abroad.
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Dairy Barn Conference 2017
This 2nd Dairy Barn Conference was held at the Landing Services building in Timaru on the 14th-15th November 2017. It featured a number of interesting speakers on a wide range of dairy barn related topics which stimulated some lively discussion and debate amongst the audience.
Find out moreHow to start a dairy farm
If you’re thinking of converting to dairy there’s a lot you need to know. Here’s a basic checklist to help you on your way to setting up a dairy farm.
Find out moreWhat the new government means for dairying
These are the main points/issues that have appeared in the media in the past 6 months regarding dairy farming and policy-talk from the government.
Find out moreCanterbury A&P Show 2017
Donald Sutton, Alison Conway and Graham Petrie, from the Calder Stewart rural team, attended the 155th Canterbury A & P Show held at the Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch.
Find out morePeople are farmers' biggest concern
If you think milk price or weather are dairy farmers’ biggest concerns, think again – it’s people.