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
The presentation outlines Fonterra’s Trusted Goodness programme including ‘grass fed’, ‘non-GMO’ and ‘certified animal welfare’ designations. 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 nutritionist’ form and ‘member directory’ to find a member who can help them answer their
Introduction to the P21 housing / Pasture comparison project at Dairy No. 4, Massey University Presented by Mike Hedley, August 2016 at Massey University Key words: environment, productivity, housing cows. 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
Using alternative herbages in Lamb Finishing Paul Kenyon, Sheep Research Centre, Massey University 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 nutritionist’ form and ‘member directory’ to find a member who can help them answer their questions. If you
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching Ina Pinxterhuis and Dawn Dalley, DairyNZ 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 nutritionist’ form and ‘member directory’ to find a member who can help them answer their questions. If you are a
