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New research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future. The welcome news comes following the first year of a research programme run by major New Zealand artificial breeding companies LIC and CRV.

“Because I’ve been in farming most of my life, I can’t go onto a farm and simply sell a product. I’m not wired that way. When I’m talking with a farmer about genetic improvement, all I want to do is help make their life better.”

Some dairy farmers could be missing out on up to 160kgMS of production because they are not herd testing. While the number of cows being herd tested jumped by 1.2 per cent last season¹, many farmers may still not realise its value. CRV Herd Testing Manager Mark Redgate wants to change that.

How can a healthy and efficient dairy herd unlock the potential of your farm business? Listen to find out more.

Facial eczema (FE) is thriving in warm humid conditions across the Top of the South Island, but many dairy farmers are not even aware their herds have the devastating disease, according to local CRV Sales Consultant Denise Cochrane.

As Liz Grayling drives her ute up the driveways of King Country dairy farmers, she wants to put a smile on their faces.