The New Zealand Feed Manufacturer’s Association (NZFMA) are looking to examine the role of supplemental feeding to dairy cows for reducing environmental impact and effects on animal welfare and production.
With increasing concerns with Nitrogen leaching, Lincoln University students are evaluating solutions.
NZ has a high proportion of green house gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture. This is unique when compared to other developed countries.
Keith Woodford lead the group through one of his current projects relating to composting barns together with the associated controlled duration grazing systems and their potential to transform the New Zealand dairy industry.
An update on breeding dairy cows with the incorporation of a major gene for heat tolerance (the “slick” gene) into a background of NZ grazing genetics.
New Zealand only produces 0.17% of global greenhouse gases (GHG). It is important for trade relations to be proactive in reducing GHG. Owl Farm is working to help understand the balance.
Jim Howell, CEO Grasslands LCC, presents on the philosophies behind Holistic Planned Grazing (HPG) and their mission to lead the healing of the earth’s grasslands.
Ministry for Primary Industries Farm Systems Change Case Studies.
Gwen Verkerk delivered an outline of the proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 – Waikato and Waipa River Catchments. Key policy areas, timeline and schedule 1 were reviewed. NZARN members a full copy of the presentation is available below if you are logged in. Non-members looking for more information are encouraged to use our ‘contact a
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