by Rebecca Hall | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorised
“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)...
by Rebecca Hall | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by Rebecca Hall | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
🐂 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...
