Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode

22/01/2025 12 min
Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode

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Welcome to the third and final Talking Dairy summer yarn. In this bonus episode, we revisit the Contract Milking 101 episode with ag consultant Brendon Attrill and contract milker Rachael Foy. In this moment, they discuss why understanding cows, compliance, and pasture management is crucial before starting contract milking. They also discuss how to negotiate contracts and assess financial viability. If you're already contract milking or intending to go sometime soon, find out how the DairyNZ Contract Milking Premium Calculator and Dairy Training’s free short courses including the Contract Milking course can help set you up for success.Listen to the full episode here: Contract milking 101 | Ep. 37 | DairyNZLinks:Contract Milking Premium Calculator | DairyNZContract milking | DairyNZFind a Dairy Training courseHave feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] Connect with DairyNZ Stay up to date with advice, latest research, tools and resources. Read, browse, scroll, listen, or be there in person. Visit dairynz.co.nz/get-connected