As we head into summer, “preparation” is key for effectively grazing dairy replacements. With rising temperatures and less predictable rainfall, we anticipate reduced pasture growth and quality. Therefore, making full and efficient use of spring pasture is crucial. As...

The spring of 2025 offers a key strategic opportunity for North Island dairy farmers, with climate forecasts suggesting near-normal temperatures, rainfall, and soil moisture, supported by a potential weak La Niña event. This outlook is generally favourable for robust...

Transitioning Weaner Calves from the Dairy Farm to Grower Farm   Moving weaner calves from the dairy farm to a grower property is a critical step in their development. A smooth transition ensures they stay healthy, grow well, and don't lose the growth momentum you've...

“To get change,  you have to make change” That’s nothing new and neither are the stories we hear of disastrous private dairy heifer grazing arrangements dairy farmers come to us with. We were recently reminded of one such case.  Last years in calf R2 (2018 born)...

Managing service bulls well is the foundation of a successful breeding season. At New Zealand Grazing Company, we take pride in the care and preparation of our Jersey bull team, ensuring they are fit, healthy, and ready for the important job ahead. Good bull...

Spring is a busy time on the farm — new calves, tagging, and preparing stock for grazing. But it’s also a high-risk time for NAIT non-compliance. Use this checklist to stay on top of your legal responsibilities as a PICA (Person in Charge of Animals). 📌 1. Register or...

🐂 Bulls, Bulls, Bulls: Why New Zealand Grazing Jersey Bulls Are the Smart Choice for Mating Season Mating season is here again—cue the arrival of the bulls. We know the thought of them can stir mixed emotions. Your system is humming along, then suddenly, the...

Spring on a New Zealand dairy farm is one of the most exciting — and demanding — times of the year, thousands of dairy calves are born across the country. In the last couple of weeks before calving gets well underway, we have put a list together to help you check off...

NAIT Responsibilities: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know When NZ Grazing Is Your Information Provider At New Zealand Grazing Company, we know your focus is on what matters most — healthy heifers, efficient milk production, and running your farm. But when your young...

Tips for Trucking:With April almost upon us, now is the time to begin preparing your R1s to head out grazing and for the return of your in-calf heifers. By now, you would have contacted your local NZ Grazing Service Manager (SM) to sign your contract and reserve your...