Ireland and New Zealand farmers team up for Pasture Summit
Ireland and New Zealand’s first joint Pasture Summit will take place at the end of November, where organisers hope to “build a brighter future” for grassland farming.
Pasture pests cost $2.3b a year: study
Pests most commonly targeting New Zealand’s pastures are costing the economy up to $2.3 billion a year, an AgResearch study has found.
Dairy extension: Know your pastures, says researcher
WORKING in dairy extension, Alison Hall was keen to make sure her studies counted on farm when embarking on a PhD.
Pasture walk at Grayson Grass Dairy looks at grazing for soil health
AMHERST JUNCTION – Join dairy farmers Nate Peplinski and Paul Onan on their pasture based dairy farm, 9659 Grayson Rd., Amherst Junction, for a tour explaining how grazing impacts soil productivity at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 2.
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Source: Wisconsin State Farmer
Link: http://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2017/11/20/pasture-walk-grayson-grass-dairy-looks-grazing-soil-health/882223001/
China Focus: Chinese herdsmen nurture modern life on grassland
The herdsman taps his mobile phone and off in the distance, the gate of his sheepfold swings open.
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Source: Xinhua
Link: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-11/13/c_136748162.htm
Fonterra is offering grass roots funding to regional community groups
Dairy giant Fonterra is once again offering groups a cash boost through its Grass Roots Funding.
By: Rebecca Riddle
Source: THE STANDARD
Link: http://www.standard.net.au/story/5006999/dairy-giant-is-offering-community-cash-boosts/
Pasture first not DairyNZ’s only focus
DairyNZ’s principal scientist has rejected claims that the industry good group’s research focus is too narrow and ignores some areas of work because they do not fit into a pasture only diet policy.
By: Colin Williscroft, Rural Reporter
Source: Ashburton Guardian
On the ‘up’: Down dairy farmers pipped at the post for UK grassland award
Northern Irish dairy farmers Beattie and Reggie Lilburn have been announced as runners-up in this year’s British Grassland Society’s Grassland Farmer of the Year competition, which was held last month. By: Sylvester Phelan
Synlait milk says US approval for 'Grass-Fed' infant formula will take longer
Synlait Milk, the NZX-listed milk processor, said regulatory approval for its ‘grass-fed’ infant formula in the US is taking longer than expected.
Dairy Industry Shows Interest In New Forage Research
New research at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is looking at how the inclusion of plantain in traditional ryegrass pastures can boost production and profitability for Tasmanian dairy farmers. By: UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA