Inside Dairy February-April 2025
The February-April edition of Inside Dairy is out now.
Featuring news and insights in the dairy sector, DairyNZ science and research, and inspiring stories, like our cover story farmers - Bill and Michelle Burgess from Te Poi. They share their breeding strategies and how they’re achieving genetic gain for greater efficiencies on their farm.
Also covered in this edition of Inside Dairy, you'll find:
- Smart strategies for on-farm this autumn
- Updates on our advocacy work on key policy issues to ensure they address the needs of dairy farmers
- Science and research update on plantain’s performance as a tool for reducing N loss
- Five strategies to boost your herd’s Breeding Worth (BW)
- Tips for decoding rumination data, and much more.
Inside Dairy stories
Quality over quantity
With a breeding strategy that focuses on genetics and efficiency, Bill and Michelle Burgess of Te Poi are building a herd that’s raising the bar for performance.
Read the full storyYour on-farm early-warning system
Comparing your operation with similar farms through DairyBase will help to identify necessary system tweaks before they show up on the bottom line. That was the experience of Horsham Downs sharemilkers Danielle and Bevan Cornelius.
Read the full storyAverage per-cow milk production hits magic 400kgMS
The 2023/24 New Zealand Dairy Statistics report reveals trends in the dairy sector. Mark Storey, DairyNZ’s head of economics, offers insight into the numbers.
Read the full storyGenetics driving Jersey power
Managing a herd of 620 Jersey cows, Mike Robinson and Sheree Irwin have focused on breeding for greater efficiencies, achieving impressive results in the process.
Read the full storyTools and tactics for a successful dry-off
One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.
Read the full story