It’s an issue that sees the welfare and the financial concerns meet, though and many farmers are now investing in technologies that lessen the number of bobbies produced.
Having more certainty that a cow you’ve taken through pregnancy will produce offspring that contribute to the herd and the bottom line is a win all round.
So, it’s great to see growth in the number of farmers looking to sexed semen to improve their farming businesses.
Consumers are demanding more from farmers in terms of welfare and sustainability, and this trend shows farmers here are responding.
Bryan Gibson
Sexed semen demand surges among farmers
The drive to reduce bobby calves in the dairy industry has seen demand surge for sexed semen from farmers.
Government extends visas to allow migrants more time
The Government has made further changes to its immigration rules to allow migrants to remain in New Zealand while they plan to return home.
Group to advise on freshwater rules
A Governance group that includes farming leaders has been established to interpret and help implement the new freshwater reforms.
Plantain added to OverseerFM
New Zealand farmers can now assess the potential impact and investment of plantain using OverseerFM.
Voting opens soon for DairyNZ board
Dairy farmers can soon vote on who will join DairyNZ’s board of directors, with three candidates vying for the two positions available.
Tonight on Sarah’s Country
7.10pm – How does NZ recover economically with demand for all primary sectors’ products affected in varying ways over the coming 12 months? ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby will analyse the outlook.
7.20pm – Undetected drench resistance is set to cost the sheep industry $48 million. Techion founder Greg Mirams will discuss this and how its FECPAK animal parasite diagnostic technology could help human disease detection.
7.30pm – Regenerative agriculture is receiving a lot of attention and $390,000 of MPI funding for Beef + Lamb NZ to research the potential markets that may pay a premium for regeneratively raised red meat. Beef + Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor will discuss this and the new governance group of leaders for freshwater.
7.40pm – ACT rural spokesman Mark Cameron has struggled with depression and is passionate about transforming mental health. He will also discuss ACT's stance on rural issues and take your questions.
